dual credit is better, AP classes are so stressful and many don’t pass the exam, making it a waste of time since you won’t get college credits. The collegeboard is honestly a scam, you pay to take an exam that you’re not guaranteed to pass. Especially with the pandemic happening, AP students are forced to learn all the topics in less time due to online school. In my experience, AP classes are not worth it. Even if you pass the exam, many colleges don’t accept the credits so it’s pointless.