<p>So I have ran into a little problem in my high school career. Through my junior year I only have a total of 2 AP courses (World History and Chemistry) I applied to 5 in sophomore year but only got one (surprising since I hold an A or sometimes B average in all of my honors classes GPA 4.5 and rising). I plan on taking 5 or 6 AP courses senior year to make up for this setback. I really want to go to Rice University in Houston and I was wondering even if i take 5 or 6 senior year, would they still look down on me because of my lack of AP courses junior year. Please answer honestly. I also plan to self study for some courses too.</p>
<p>I’ll answer honestly, but you won’t believe me :). You should plan on three AP’s senior year, five max. Self-studying AP will get you nothing except a headache, as you don’t take the exam until you’ve bee accepted. Rice will be more interested in you recommendations, GPA, extra-curriculars, etc., than counting your ap classes. CCers will probably “look down” on your, but Rice certainly won’t. </p>
<p>If you don’t believe me, call up the admissions office at Rice and ask them. They’ll give you an honest answer – no reason for them not to.</p>
<p>Don’t self study (unless it is genuinely a subject that reeeeaally interests you) but try to fit as many APs as you can in your schedule to show you are capable of carrying a rigorous course load.</p>
<p>i guess the 5 AP’s some i have to take because i have no choice and others i’m interested. I was planning on studying AP Human Geography and U.S. Government only because i’m interested. I still think the AP credit is well worth it.</p>
<p>i guess the 5 AP’s some i have to take because i have no choice and others i’m interested. I was planning on studying AP Human Geography and U.S. Government only because i’m interested, AP Euro maybe (only because i didn’t get credit for world sophomore year) and maybe economics. I still think the AP credit is well worth it.</p>
<p>Keep in mind Rice does not accept the Human Geography AP test for credit. They do accept credit for every other test.</p>
<p>i know but other schools i am considering do, so the credit would be used if i didn’t get into Rice</p>
<p>Self-studying is quite pointless in senior year unless you really want credit for something.</p>
<p>5 AP classes in senior year, if you can get all of them, will be good for college admissions. 5 vs 6 is pretty immaterial, because above 5 AP classes is pretty rare to take in a given year. However, 5 is definitely preferable to, say, 3.</p>
<p>I would advocate taking a courseload similar to, or harder than that of your junior year. Especially take classes that ‘build up’ (take AP Calc AB/BC after all those years of honor’s math, take an AP language, etc.). </p>
<p>But yeah, I would say 5 suffices, but not really any lower.</p>
<p>Here is Rice University’s policy on AP credit:</p>
<p>[AP</a> Credit | Office of the Registrar | Rice University](<a href=“Advanced Placement (AP) Credit | Office of the Registrar | Rice University”>Advanced Placement (AP) Credit | Office of the Registrar | Rice University)</p>
<p>Take 5, but only if you can handle it. You’ll also be writing college essays and going through the college admissions process, which will be additional stress.</p>
<p>Honestly, self-studying would be both worth it senior year. First of all, you are too busy with applications and second of all, you will have probably applied to the school before you even take the test. If you are positive you can deal with the stress of applications and 5 AP’s then go for it. I am pretty sure you will be able to handle the 5 AP courses (NOT 6) if you are able to manage your time wisely and not fall behind due to procrastination.</p>
<p>Meant Wouldn’t be worth it!</p>
<p>Self-study ones you’ll recieve credit for; if you dont, don’t even bother w/ the added stress as you’ll be notified of your acceptance before you even take the exams. Good luck!</p>