What Classes Should i take next year?

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Next year, a high school is set to offer over 200 AP classes, which has sparked discussions among students about course selection. One student, currently taking calculus, plans to enroll in AP physics but seeks advice on managing the workload. Many participants note that while their own schools offer significantly fewer AP options, taking multiple AP classes can be manageable and beneficial, as these courses are often less challenging than college equivalents. The school will utilize an online program providing free college credit for AP courses. Participants suggest that students should consider their interests and strengths when selecting classes, emphasizing the importance of not enrolling in subjects they are unlikely to excel in. Overall, the conversation highlights the excitement and potential opportunities presented by the extensive AP offerings.
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next year, my school is going to be offereing 200+ AP classes (im a high school sophmore) . I am taking calculus right now but my school doesn't have any science classes so i was planning on taking AP physics next year. any advice? thanks.
 
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200 AP classes?

over 200 AP classes is a lot. at my school, there are about 13. i suggest taking all the APs you can handle. in high school, the AP courses are easier than the equivalent college courses, so they won't be too bad.
 
its some online program that the school is going to be joining. its free and you still get collage credit so its really cool. any recomendations? it'll be my junior year so i only have 2 years to take classes.
 
Wow, 200 sounds like a lot. Do you know how many a typical student would take? Just ask around and see what other people do.
 
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personally, i have taken three ap classes (government, calc, statistics) and one honors course (physics). it hasn't been bad at all. in fact, some dare to load up with 5 AP's and an honors class. its just high school, so how hard can it possibly be, right? :wink:
 
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I don't think there are 200+ DIFFERENT AP courses. According to collegeboard:

"With 34 courses and exams across 19 subject areas, AP offers something for everyone. "

Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Computer Science AB
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
English Langauge
English Literature
Environmental Science
European History
French Langauge
French Literature
German Langauge
Comp Government & Politics
U.S. Government & Politics
Human Geography
Latin Literature
Latin: Vergil
Music Theory
Physics B
Physics C
Psychology
Spanish Langauge
Spanish Literature
Statistics
Studio Art
U.S. History
World History

As for advice, don't take a class you are not going to do well in. If you don't like Art, don't take that AP. However, if you think you can handle it then try it.
 
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