Hey guys, I’m going to be a senior this school year and was wondering if I should take all of these classes. Currently I am signed up for 5 AP’s and I will also be participating in some clubs, and in the winter/spring start up my final year in my sport. So I guess, with this schedule, should I be alright, or is it to many. Thanks.
-AP Calculus AB
-AP Physics 1
-AP Chemistry
-AP Environmental Science
-AP Stats
-regular English 4
-digital literacy- basic computer course
These 5 APs will keep you busy for sure. AP Physics I is no picnic. I don’t how strong your algebra is - if they are a bit rusty, make sure you get practice now before the class. Students taking AP Physics typically have the most problems with Physics I not due to the overall subject but the math manipulation part. AP Chem is very intense, depends on the teacher/school obviously. The subject coverage is broad, and there will be a lot of labs. Some areas in particular I notice being toughest on students - quantum models, acid-base equilibria, electrochemistry and thermodyn. - make sure you keep working on the past AP exams. APES is much easier vs the other two sciences. AP Stats, to many it is simple, many of my students took it during Soph. yr. All depends on how comfortable with Math. Calc AB should not be an issue if you have decent pre-calc and strong SAT Math scores. AB is pretty much basic differentiation and integration stuff. That said, it is quite a heavy AP schedule you have. Time management is key. JMHO.
Personally, and I say this as a STEM major, 3 AP science courses are too many.
You also forgot to list your hidden class - college apps and essays, which is a huge time suck that every student underestimates the time retirement.
This is a very skewed schedule. What about history or social studies and foreign language?
I agree w/ @skieurope – applying to a decent list of colleges is another class fall term, and accepting a spot is another college application worth of work in the spring and early summer (accepting, depositing, housing forms, advisor forms, health forms, financial aid and loan forms, etc). Make sure to leave some time.
Drop APES and take a social science class (currently missing from your schedule).