<p>I consider myself a relatively good student. I have an (unweighted) gpa of around 3.9/4.0, I'm in two AP classes as a junior (AP U.S. History and AP Lang) and I'm at the top of my class in both of them (97 and a 98). My rank isn't as good, it's around 24/400. I'm the President of a youth group and involved in multiple school clubs and nhs and french honors society. I don't play any sports. </p>
<p>My schools range from BU and UCONN to Wellesley and Vassar. Do you think I have shot at getting into a decent school? Will taking two APs senior year (AP Euro and AP Lit) versus three APs (previous + AP French) make any difference in my application? I could push myself to do AP french but I wouldn't enjoy it that much. </p>
<p>I know some students are doing 5+ APs. That's fine for them. I'm not shooting for Harvard, just a good school. </p>
<p>Well it depends on the rigor available at your school, colleges will take that into account.
I think taking 3 APS is always better than taking 2, it’s tough but definitely not unmanageable. Go for it!</p>
<p>Your top grades in AP US Hist and AP Lang show that you can do the same in AP Euro and AP Lit, so definitely go with those. If adding AP French seems like too much, then do the following research:</p>
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<li><p>Go to AP website and read the entire course description for AP French. How different is it from taking regular or honors French? Is it doable? Then it is worth it because you might also earn college credits.</p></li>
<li><p>Go to SAT website and read the decrsiptions/practice exams for SATII in French with listening. Could you take the SATII to demonstrate your mastery, rather than the AP exam? Be aware that you cannot take SATII’s and the basic SAT tests on the same test date. This exam might get you advanced placement, but not college credit.</p></li>
<li><p>Talk with the AP French teacher, who hopefully already knows you, and ask if you are an excellent candidate for AP French. Talk about what extra time the course might require.</p></li>
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<p>I think then you will be able to make an informed decision based on whether the AP French class will truly offer you opportunities to shine.</p>
<p>I agree with Zizzer. The options listed are the best. Keep in mind that the more difficult courses you take, the better it looks so long as you do well in them.</p>