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Question #204:

I am planning on applying to UNC-Chapel Hill, early decision. Does it matter if I take most of my AP courses in my junior year or in my senior year of high school?

Answer #204:

It is important to take as many AP classes as you can handle if you plan to apply to a highly competitive college. It is unwise, however, to load up with four or five AP courses in your junior year and plan not to take any in your senior year. Admissions officers scrutinize senior year schedules to make sure that applicants have selected challenging curricula. Spread the AP courses evenly over your last 2 years and you will probably have a much more admirable transcript to present to the admissions officers at UNC-Chapel Hill. In addition to having a balanced transcript, you will probably do better academically if you do not overload your schedule with too many high maintenance classes. EDUFAX provides services for the Collegebound High School Student.

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