Do pre-ap classes make a significant difference in college applications?

Question

I'm in pre-ap english and regular biology, geography, and algebra 2. I'm planning on taking all pre-ap next year, AP as an upperclassman, and probably at least one IB class. I just want to know if taking 3 regular classes freshman year is going to have a significant effect.

Answer 1

As long you are in college prep courses and you do well, you should be fine.  

Answer 2

The only effect AP classes have on college is that you can get college credit for doing well on your AP exams.  You don't get special credit for taking pre-ap classes or anything like that.