number of APs needed to have a fair shot for top 30-80ish schools

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<p>Thanks for your kind words, everyone!</p>

<p>Haha, you can definitely tell by my post history that this has been a worry of mine for the past two years (having posted many threads about course rigor, number of AP’s, etc.). I know it sounds neurotic, but I’d often stay up at night and wonder, “have I just lost all my chances by not challenging myself junior year?”</p>

<p>I truly can’t tell you how much of a relief it has been to get accepted at two of my top choices (despite, as you noticed, many posters said I didn’t stand a chance). It is such a weight off of my shoulders, and I am ecstatic!</p>

<p>It made my day that it made your day, so thanks!</p>

<p>EDIT: For reference:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/790263-how-does-look.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/790263-how-does-look.html&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/711856-i-really-dont-know-what-caliber-school-i-should-looking-help-please.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/711856-i-really-dont-know-what-caliber-school-i-should-looking-help-please.html&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/701154-how-can-i-show-colleges-im-challenging-myself.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/701154-how-can-i-show-colleges-im-challenging-myself.html&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/641278-only-taking-aps-senior-year.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/641278-only-taking-aps-senior-year.html&lt;/a&gt;
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