Hey y'all, I'm a junior trying to plan out my senior year schedule and I'm wondering how many AP courses are there exactly? It would be super helpful to have a number in mind as I'm mapping out which ones I'm interested in.
The College Board offers 38 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams across multiple subject areas. These include various courses in English, History, Math, Science, Languages, and other disciplines like Psychology, Human Geography, and Computer Science. As a junior planning for your senior year, you'll want to consider a few things when deciding which AP courses to take:
1. Course Rigor: Colleges look favorably upon students who challenge themselves with rigorous courses, including APs. But remember, quality over quantity is the guiding principle here.
2. Fit with Future Major or Interests: If you already have an idea of your potential major or field of interest, taking related AP courses can demonstrate interest and preliminary expertise in it.
3. Balance: It’s important to balance your academic workload. Too many APs can lead to unnecessary stress and compromise your GPA if you can't handle the workload.
4. Imbalance towards a field: This can help create an academic "spike" in your profile if you're already leaning towards a field.
Think about these points as you decide which of the available 38 AP courses fit best with your academic plan.
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