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Why I Choose Ap English 4

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The main reason I want to take AP English 4 is because this course will help prepare me for college and give me a strong background in English. AP English 4 will be more challenging than the regular English 4 classes. By me taking a harder course it will force me to push myself to be a better student. The workload that is to be expected in AP English 4 will help prepare for the workload I will face in college. English is a subject that has always been my strong suit and I want to be able to advance my knowledge in that subject. AP English Literature and Composition will help me achieve my goal of learning more about

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