Big dilemma bcp!

Pennylane2011
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:04:54 +0000

I have a question- I am not a student but a parent. I noticed you are in Algebra II this year and then AP Calc next year. Do you have a pre-calc class or jump straight from Algebra II to AP Calc?

I am a lot like your parents with the idea of not taking a class you don’t like, just for admissions purposes, but then you have to look at your goals and the schools you are aiming at. I would consider their admissions requirements in the decision.

Also, consider the math requirements of the physics class you are considering and if being in Algebra II is enough preparation. You could also ask if physics will be offered next year or not. It’s also possible the schools will count your computer elective as a science (Comp Sci) so there may be no need to take physics. You will still need 4 years of math, but it could be Pre-Calc or Trig. Is AP Chem a possibility? You don’t have room for all the classes, so something would need to be substituted. At least you would know your choices. (also check with your colleges of choice and your guidance counselor about this)
But again, I am like your parents, and if AP Psych is your biggest interest and you love it, then taking the class you love is a good thing as long as you are meeting the requirements of your school and goals. (but I am not an admissions counselor and my own kids were not applying to Harvard, Yale… etc. I have no idea about how these schools would judge)