<p>So, do you think it's VERY ambitious? I'm planning on taking APWH, APHG, AP Psychology, and AP Econ (both) . I've already studied ALL of APHG during the summer. I'm also taking our school's economics course for juniors. It's pretty interesting. And the same goes to APWH, it seems very interesting. As for AP Psychology, I'm taking it as a "guided self-study" subject in school.</p>
<p>I know you might be thinking that this is above what most freshmen take, but really, if a sophomore (or junior) can do, why can't a freshman? We're only 52 weeks apart. Plus, I never really had much of a social life anyway, so worrying about not having one at all isn't a big deal. Sure I'll have to juggle many things at once, but I'm ready for such a commitment.</p>
<p>The whole reason behind this is that I think that getting rid of the "easy" subject all at once will make it easier for me to really devote myself to the harder subjects along the road.</p>
<p>I’m not sure why you would do that. And when you said you studied “ALL” of one AP course, did you take several practice exams as well?</p>
<p>You might want to consider taking community college courses instead, especially if you can find a community college course that automatically transfer to a four-year college you like. I read one poster mention her son is graduating HS and getting an associate’s degree at the same time because of how many college courses he took.</p>
<p>(and you are going to school at the time you are self-studying 4 more AP courses?)</p>
<p>If you’re taking a regular and honors course, and plan on self studying the additional material for the AP exam, that’s one thing. If your school does not offer the course, and you are self studying for the sake of knowledge, that’s fine too.</p>
<p>If you’re self studying to boost your college application, don’t bother; colleges are not impressed. Also, be aware that many top tier colleges do not give credit for some of these “less-rigorous” AP exams.</p>
<p>So I self studied 4 APs along with taking 1 AP my freshman year (macro, micro, psych, world history, euro history) and got 5s on all of them. It’s definitely doable. </p>
<p>This is really up to the student. If one can maintain a good GPA while self-studying APs and score well. I don’t see why not. It may have a small impact in admission, but it would potentially bring a lot of AP credits in college. If they student got overwhelmed or cannot even make a 4 in the test, then it is not a wise use of time.</p>