<p>Junior year I took 5 APs (relative within my school, there are a good number of people who do this, but this is still probably a "most demanding" schedule) and senior year I had had a schedule of 6 APs which I cut down to 4. I know these numbers are still pretty high, and since I did fairly well in 5 and on their exams at my school, I could probably do 6 if I pushed myself a good deal as I did last year especially since I'm really interested in more of them. 4 is pretty typical during senior year; I don't know anyone doing 6 in my class. Question is, how would the trend of "peaking" in junior year compare in general with one that pretty much increases throughout high school? Or was junior year too high already? It's not senioritis exactly; I don't think there are many "easy" APs. Also, I planned to focus more on essays, extracurriculars, and possibly projects for the first semester of senior year, but there's also always a chance I won't be able to distinguish myself in time as much as I would have preferred. Thoughts? and thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Just take the max APs possible. I’m going from 2 Soph to 4 Junior to 6 Senior year. All APs plus required P.E. Colleges will see you’re Senior year schedule, and if you’re aiming for an elite school, you’ll have to adjust to the rigor of maximum APs while you do everything else. Otherwise, you can cut down to 4</p>
<p>I would say stick with the four if you are spending the time bulking up on other parts of your application. 4 AP classes still is extremely rigorous and colleges will understand that (most people take a much easier schedule senior year, the fact you’re taking AP classes at all is a good thing). I wouldn’t worry too much about it.</p>