I’m really torn about how many AP classes to take this year. I know they're important for college applications, but I don’t want to end up overwhelmed and risking my grades. My school offers 8 AP courses, but I’m worried if I take more than 4, my grades could suffer.
People say colleges look for rigor, but what's the sweet spot? Would focusing on 4 solid APs, where I can maintain good grades, be a better strategy than taking 6 and possibly doing worse in them?
If you’ve been through this, how many APs did you take and how did it affect your senior year?