Continue challenging courseload

Overview

You chose rigorous courses because you're capable of handling them! Here's encouragement to keep going strong.

What "Challenging" Typically Looks Like

• 1-2 AP English/History/Social Science
• 1-2 AP Math/Science
• Honors courses in other core subjects
• 3rd or 4th year of foreign language
• Electives in areas of genuine interest

How Colleges Evaluate Rigor

They see your transcript AND your school profile showing available courses. You're evaluated relative to what your school offers.

Maintaining Through Spring

• Don't disengage after AP registration
• Teachers notice senioritis — this affects recommendation quality
• Final grades matter for your transcript
• Stay engaged in discussions and complete all work

Encouraging Reminder

Challenging courses feel hard sometimes — that's the point! You're building skills and demonstrating readiness for college-level work. Trust yourself!