What do colleges want?

<p>I'm a sophomore right now. This year I'm taking all honors, and next year I plan to take 5 APs (With Calculus BC being counted as 2). By the end of my senior year, I will have taken 10. Is this enough for Ivy League Schools and other colleges similar? I know its competitive and the majority of applicants usually take near maximum number of APs. I haven't taken any so far, but I have won numerous competitions and I am preparing for many more. Assuming that I get all 5's on my AP courses in my junior year and a 2200+ SAT score, will this enough to get into Ivy League Schools and schools alike?</p>

<p>My schedule for next year is: AP English, Bio, Chem, Calc BC. </p>

<p>I especially want to go to Stanford. Both of my cousins went to Stanford, so I think that should help me out a little bit.</p>

<p>It’s less the number of AP and more the number of AP/advanced classes that you are taking compared to others in your school.</p>

<p>(That being said, 10 is a pretty decent amount at most schools.)</p>