<p>I'm a sophomore in a very academically demanding high school in New York. While it has excellent academics, I will only have had the opportunity to take six APs by the time I graduate (probably Euro, US, Psych, Bio, English Lit, and Poli Sci). If I can, I would like to take more of them, but I have a PACKED schedule and I don't know how I'll be able to. Also, I think that my school disapproves of self-study--- distraction from classwork or something.
So,
A) Which ones should I take? Specifically please point out the easiest ones to self-study. (I was considering Macroeconomics.)
B) How will I have time? Any ideas?
C) Do I NEED to take more? For instance, if I self-study in 12th grade, will my colleges even know about it? Are 6 APs enough to get into a great college?
Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi! Colleges will be able to find out that your school only offers 6 APs, so don’t worry. However, if you feel the need of challenging yourself further, than by all means self-study. I wouldn’t suggest going crazy and self-studying too much though. Remember APs are for college credit, so self-study courses you would want to skip in college.</p>
<p>The easiest to self study are Human Geography and Enivornmental Science. Since you’re taking Bio, Enviro will be pretty easy. Remember though that some colleges do not offer credit for these exams.</p>
<p>Micro/Macro are also commonly self-studied. Go for them if you’re interested in business to get exposure before college. </p>
<p>I suggest talking to your GC about making an independent study program. Tell her you want to enrich yourself and see if maybe she could give you credit or even just write it on your transcript.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
<p>Thanks!
I was considering Macro, but everyone is saying that the class is fun, so I shouldn’t self-study (my school offers it, but I don’t have enough time in my schedule). They said I should do it in 12th, but I want to take something else in that slot.
Just out of curiosity, to what extent do APs taken in senior year count in college admissions?</p>