Just some background on me, I’m not a native Spanish speaker and I’ve been taking Spanish for 5 years now (Spanish 1 was spread out through 7th and 8th grade). I’ve been getting at least an A- or higher in my Spanish classes (although I’ve had pretty chill teachers for all five years, in my opinion). I do go to a fairly rigorous public school, though. I’ve taken 3 AP classes before (APWH - 4, AP Gov - 5, AP Lang - 5). Also something to take into consideration is that I will be taking 3 other AP classes my senior year alongside AP Spanish (AP Physics 1, AP Calc AB and AP Lit). I’ve heard that the AP Spanish teacher is nice, although the rumors about the level at which she grades are shaky.
How do you think I’ll fare? Any tips for the road ahead?
Edit: Not entirely sure if this affects any potential answers, but I am bilingual in a non-Romance language (although not fluent, so by “bilingual” I mean that I don’t have to think hard when casually communicating in that language, it comes naturally). English is my second language and since I learned it fairly young, I’m actually more fluent in English than in my native language.
I took it and was fine, but that’s because my level of Spanish was above average American non native learner (lots of soap operas and a month of immersion in Spain). If you have Netflix, I HIGHLY recommend the soap operas.
@soontobecolleger If you experienced immersion, then I’m definitely not at your level. Any specific soaps in mind?
Do you have Netflix? Before I got to Spain, my listening comprehension was already very high cuz of Spanish Netflix everyday
@soontobecolleger Yup. I do see Spanish soaps (or Mexican, rather) on television however, and the topics never interest me.
which ones were you watching? The first one I saw was Teresa, not sure if they have it now though. I started with English subtitles and then forced myself to transition to Spanish subtitles (would switch for 5 minutes at a time, then 10, then 15 etc). Most of them are super dramatic, so u might have to get used to that.
is there anything else you didn’t like about them?
I’m not a big fan of telenovelas, so what was/is useful for me is that on Netflix there are some US TV series (e.g. House of Cards, Orange is the New Black) offer Spanish audio and Spanish subtitles. Also many of the major network shows have a Second Audio Program option, depending on the cable provider. But however you do it, I agree that listening to as much Spanish as possible outside the classroom is very beneficial.
@skieurope makes a good point. The reason I prefer shows originally in Spanish is because I am a very visual learner and find it helpful to watch people’s mouths as they speak. One show that I have been watching lately is a Spanish drama (as in from Spain) called “El Internado”. About a boarding school next to a forest where lots of mysterious things are going on… if you are into that kinda thing. Or you could try movies as well, they just don’t hook you in the same way.
But seriously if “El internado” sounds in any way appealing, check it out. 
@soontobecolleger That actually sounds great, thank you so much for the recommendation!