Psychology majors increasingly require statistics + biology. AP Psych itself is useful but not necessarily a college-credit win (many programs require you to retake intro psych).
Tier 1 (Take These)
AP Psychology, AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP English Language.
Tier 2 (Strong Add-Ons)
AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP Spanish Language.
Strategic Approach
- Prioritize the APs you'll actually use. A 5 in an AP that maps to your major is worth more than 3 random 4s.
- Talk to admissions officers if you're targeting Top-20 programs — they'll tell you their specific preferences.
- Use AimFive's diagnostic to see where you stand and plan accordingly.
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