With the school year coming to a close many underclassmen are already thinking about what classes they will be taking in the fall. For juniors that have taken AP Language it is time for the yearly debate on whether or not they should take AP Literature or Dual Credit.

One of the main reasons some students will choose Dual Credit over the AP class is that they get to leave school earlier or come later than they would normally.

“I wanted to have that transition period between high school and college,” senior Lilli Habib said. “I didn’t want to just have to jump into college. Plus it was only every other day.”

For some students, another AP class isn’t worth the extra work.

“I already knew my schedule was going to be really intensive this year with managing my AP Calc and Physics classes and my job,” senior Abby Hughey said. “I was looking for an English credit that would be easy, but still look good on a college application.  I knew I wouldn’t necessarily need to take English in college, so opting out of that class seemed like the obvious choice.”

Dual credit English classes meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday unlike AP Lit, which meets every class day.  Students who enjoy English and reading usually choose to continue on with the AP course.

“I chose to do AP Lit because I love reading and enjoy writing about literature more than writing about other things,” senior Lindy Leggett said.

Continuing what they began learning in AP Lang, AP Lit also touches on writing, but it’s main focus is on reading different types of literature and poetry.

“I enjoy learning how to get better in my writing skills,” senior Maggie Compton said. “I am absolutely in love with reading so the class is just perfect.”

The heavy workload of some AP classes on campus leaves some prospective students nervous about adding AP Lit.

“I would say the workload isn’t too bad,” Leggett said. “It’s hard work but you don’t have too much homework.”

While it may have not have as much homework, it is still treated like any other AP class.

“It’s more than a regular class with the preparation and readings,” senior Kaitlan Duncan said. “But it’s very manageable.”