Do colleges care which AP classes you take?

Good AP scores show colleges you are ready to succeed at college-level work and can even earn you college credits. The bottom line is that admission committees want to see that you are challenging yourself academically, which means taking honors, AP, or IB (International Baccalaureate) courses if they are available.

Do colleges care about AP classes senior year?

2 answers. Senior APs do count. Colleges look at your senior courses to see that youre still taking challenging courses and your grades in your midyear report. If you take a lot, it won’t necessarily make up for previous years.

Do AP scores matter for college?

While your AP scores won’t affect your college admission chances, many schools may still request (or even require) that you submit the information once you receive your results. It’s still absolutely beneficial to do well on the exam, but it won’t hurt your chances of admission.

How important are AP classes in college admissions?

Of course, AP classes are only one factor making up your academic profile. If you’re wondering whether or not you have the grades and scores to get into your top-choice school, start by comparing your stats to those of other admitted students. Many colleges reveal how the middle 50\% of accepted students performed in high school.

How hard is the AP exam?

As anyone who took AP classes will know, they are very hard (since they are meant to be college level courses) and the AP exam that accompanies them are daunting and difficult.

What are some examples of year long AP classes?

Some Advanced Placement classes in my high were in fact year long classes: AP Biology, AP Language and Composition, AP European History, AP Calculus and eventually AP World History. These are only five out of close to twenty AP courses that my high school offered.

What happens if you don’t take Honors or AP courses?

You won’t be penalized for not taking higher-level courses if they aren’t offered. However, if Honors or AP courses aren’t available at your school, there may be other opportunities available to you, such as taking courses at a local college or community college or through an online program.