Too many AP classes for Senior Year?

Question

As a junior this year, I took:

AP Calculus AB (got a 5 on the test and a B in the class)

Drawing/Computers (got an A in the class)

American History Honors (got a B in the class)

AP Psychology (got a 5 on the test and an A in the class)

AP English Language (got a 3 on the test and a B in the class)

AP Chemistry (got a 5 on the test and an A in the class)

Next year, I'm thinking about taking:

AP Biology

AP Calculus BC

AP English Literature

AP Physics C

AP U.S. Government/AP Macroeconomics (One class)

Teacher Aide (with my AP English Teacher) :D

I am mostly speculating between AP Biology and AP Physics C. I haven't taken any physics courses before and I'm scared I'll get lost. I want to take either one or the other, or maybe both. Some people have told me I'll do fine in Physics because I am very strong in math, though.

What do you guys think?

Give me some feedback!!

Answer 1

my jr year i had AP bio, AP environmental science, AP US history, AP lang and comp, and H analysis ( which counts in the gpa as an AP level class), made mostly a's with one b in ap us history. Sr. year i took it easy with AP Calc, AP English Lit, AP Gov/AP econ. I really think that AP gov/econ class is pretty easy, i thought it was much more of an honors class than 2 AP classes. with the physics, i thought that i could handle it, but my school wouldn't let me take AP Physics without first taking H. Physics first. I do know a kid that was taking Calculus 2 at college while taking the AP physics course, and he was amazing at math, so he took it easy and made a 2 on the exam, so if you think you can take it, i think AP physics will take up the time of 2 AP classes, while Gov and Econ don't take up that much space, plus, i love biology, and as long as you pay attention in class it should not be a problem,

Good luck with whatever you decided, but it sounds like college is going to be a breeze for you!

Answer 2

Wow. Thats a handful. The only AP Class im taking my senior year is English. If you can handle it, go for it.

My school doesnt even have AP Biology or Psychology. Haha.

Answer 3

Biology is easier..I would go for Physics..Challenge yourself

Answer 4

nope sounds good to me!

my friends who went to ivy league schools (and equivalents) took 12 aps by the end of their high school career. of course your doing a lot, but fi your attending a private prepatory school, your right around average on your courseload.

Answer 5

If you think you can handle all of those classes then you should go for it! Senior year was an important one for me...I worked hard for good grades but I also wanted to make sure I thoroughly enjoyed my last year of high school.

After looking at your junior year class list, I think you could handle it, but you will just have to balance your time wisely.

Basically, the biggest advantage I see is that if you make good grades you'll be way ahead once you get to college, the downside is that you might let what should be a really fun year fly by!

Answer 6

I think youre just showing off!!!!!!!!!!!!! plus the whole point of AP is to be more responsible so you should decide what to do.

Answer 7

It's fine for someone who is ambitious, and it seems you are one of those people.

Chemistry (especially if you got some organic chemistry in last year) helps you understand biology. And it's true that strength in math probably means you should not have too much trouble with physics.

Especially if you like science, I would go for both. In fact, I think calculus and physics might feel like the same class sometimes.

Answer 8

Hi there-

First off, what is your school's policy about dropping AP classes? Make sure you are clear on that before the school year starts.

I encourage you to try five APs. You clearly can handle the demands of four, so why not continue to raise the standards for yourself, especially with a course where you have the foundation to succeed (I too have heard that solid math skills will serve you well in Physics.)

My only concern is in regards to college. Do you have enough free time to do something meaningful outside of school- arts/sports/student clubs/community service to make you well rounded? My students typically do best with the college admissions process when they show school and/or  community involvement. Indeed, as an adult, you may be considered for awards or even scholarships for advanced study. Part of your qualification may be based on community involvement. Get a leg up now so that you maximize your chances for getting into the college of your choice and are have the non-academic experiences that will prepare you for graduate school and the work world.