<p>so I'm an international student who moved into the states 2 years ago but could skip the esol course since I'm particularly fond of languages.. but I'm having a hard time trying to catch up with the reading load in my AP world history class this year. but I tend to do better when I'm pressured, so I signed up for these four core AP classes:</p>
<p>AP US Hist
AP Bio
AP Calc BC
AP Eng Lit</p>
<p>Thing is my parents have been asking around whether if that's a good idea, and they're now in despair because everyone around them are saying that it's a really rare case and are forcing me to drop one of them.. because what happened is, while I was struggling with my AP World during all of third quarter, my grades dropped in general and are now in--my very first--B+'s and B's.. which I'm also extremely worried about, but I don't think my grades now should keep me from taking those four AP's cuz I REALLY want to.. and I know it's not worth the load if I end up getting less than all A's if I plan applying for one of the stronger schools, but I was just wonderinf if anyone's actually done what I plan to do. For those of you who took four core AP classes, did you guys find it manageable? Or, are AP Bio and AP US just a really bad combination?</p>
<p>Oh, and also, I wish to take at least 10 AP's by the time I graduate, which means I'll be taking AP Chem or AP Enviro my senior year.. Is taking regular Physics during the summer a good idea? Or should I just drop AP Bio and take regular physics instead? What I'm concerned about is the idea of jumping from 3 AP's junior year to 5 AP's senior year..</p>
<p>Advices needed! Your input is very much appreciated! Q.Q</p>
<p>Personally I could manage that (I’m taking four now), but it also depends on what other classes you’re taking and whether those APs require a heavy workload at your school. APUSH and AP Bio at my school don’t require that much work until you’re really studying for the AP test. AP Calc at my school requires 2-3 hours a night. So it really depends on the teachers. </p>
<p>The only thing I would worry about it is if you get really prepared by your teacher is each subject. If you end up having to basically self-study a couple of those before the AP exam, you’re gunna have trouble keeping up in Spring. </p>
<p>Also, it really depends on what you think you can do- if you aren’t willing to work, then don’t do it. If you have trouble grasping Bio or Calc concepts, then it might not be for you. But if you want to go to a top school, try for the most challenging courseload because thats what they look at.</p>
<p>I’m taking four now, and some take five or even six at the same time at my school. It is by no means a rare thing to take four at a time, and I would encourage that you go for it if you think you can handle it.</p>
<p>from personal experience…i took 4 APs junior year & really wish i would have only taken 3, lol. that would be my suggestion to you, if you are not sure of how many you can handle : P & taking 5 APs senior year seems a little ridiculous, to me. you are not going to want to keep up with all of that work, on top of filling out college applications/once you find out where you’re going to college. just my $.02.</p>
<p>It depends though, because some APs are easier to handle than others. If you’re taking a bunch of the APs in your senior year that are generally taught over the course of a semester i.e. US Gov, Econ, Stat, etc, then you may be able to handle more.</p>
<p>I’m taking 5 right now, and I will be taking 7 next year.</p>
<p>Oh, and I can’t help but mention that the title should be “Too many AP’s…”
I know it doesn’t matter, but it was bugging me, so I thought I’d point it out</p>
<p>AP Bio and APUSH are a bad combination, but if you’re good at raw memorization, it should be fine. Otherwise, just take AP Chem junior year and AP Bio senior year.</p>