What can I do instead of AP classes?

Here are five types of opportunities high school students with limited or no access to AP courses can consider to challenge themselves academically and strengthen their college applications.

• Honors classes.
• In-person college courses.
• Online college courses.
• AP self-study.
• Outside mentors.

Can you get into a good college without AP classes?

Taking AP courses won’t guarantee a spot at a top school, but doing so offers benefits apart from college acceptance. You don’t need to take AP courses to get into a good school, but they may help you stand out among peers with similar transcripts when getting into college.

Do AP courses affect college acceptance?

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.

Is AP Psychology worth taking?

AP Psychology is a good choice for students who are interested in obtaining college credits while in high school. Introductory psychology classes are often part of the core class requirements at many colleges and universities, so taking AP Psychology is a great way to get a jump start on your college education.

Why are some AP courses more difficult than others?

As we’ve mentioned, certain AP courses and exams are considered to be more challenging than others. This has to do with the subject matter as well as how well the particular AP course or exam corresponds (in theory) to courses you might encounter in college.

Do colleges still give credits for AP exams?

There have been a few notable US colleges that have dropped credits for AP exams. These schools include Brown, Dartmouth, Caltech, Amherst, and Williams. Students applying to these colleges may still find the colleges recognize the rigor of their AP high school work for admissions purposes, but they do not grant credits for AP exams.

Which AP classes are the easiest to take?

US Government and Politics offer a more straightforward alternative if you’re looking for an easier AP class. Macroeconomics and Microeconomics offer a similar difficulty level.

Which AP exams are the hardest?

Among the 37 courses and exams currently available through the AP program, certain courses and exams are usually thought to be more difficult simply by virtue of their subject matter. For instance, the AP Calculus AB and BC exams and Biology exam are considered especially challenging.

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