<p>Long story short, I now unexpectedly have 2 open spots for classes in my junior year schedule next year. To fill one of the spots, I am now considering taking AP English Literature, in addition to AP English Language, so I will not have to take AP Lit senior year. This would allow me more time to spend on college applications my senior year, as I would have already completed one of the APs I had planned on taking.
I'm a fairly capable student; I consider myself to be a decent writer (not the best) and my grades are fine; I have a 4.0 U/W GPA. </p>
<p>However, I have a few concerns:
Would it be difficult to take both the AP Lang and AP Lit exams in the same year? How challenging would it be to receive a 3+ (preferably a 4 or 5) on both?
How detrimental would it be to not have an English class my senior year, when I have to write many college essays? I will have a DE Humanities class that year, but it is not as writing-intensive as an AP English class. I'm worried that if I'm not actively writing as much as my peers that year, it will affect the quality of my essays and put me at a disadvantage in the college admissions process.</p>
<p>I'd love input from anyone that has ever taken both classes/exams in the same year, or opinions on what you all think I should do! Thank you! :)</p>