AP Studio Art worth it?

fdgjfg
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:21:37 +0000

Hi, I have a small question.

When I began the year, I was planning on submitting a portfolio for AP Studio Art. However, the art program at our school seems to be very weak. We do not have a separate AP level class, and instead I am doing it by myself in a lower level art class. Half way through the year, I have nowhere near enough projects completed.

On my initial transcript that was sent to colleges, it was only listed as “Art 4”. I was considering making a correction that it was actually “AP Art” with my mid year report, and then finishing my portfolio and sending it in.

Alternatively, I could leave it saying “Art 4”. There are some other seniors who are part of an independent study art 4 class, which I would become part of. I would still complete projects, just not have to rush to complete 24 pieces.

I am in three other AP classes, and art is not my prospective major. Would it help my admissions chances at top schools to suck it up and finish as an AP class, or would I be wasting my time?