<p>I am currently signed up for my high school’s AP USH class (one year course) for next year (my senior year). However, I am also preparing for my SAT 2 USH test in November in order for colleges to see it on time. I am reading AMSCO at the moment and I’m aiming for the high 700s on the test.</p>
<p>If I still take my high school’s APUSH class, I will obviously have an easier time getting a good grade in the class. However, will colleges see my (hopefully) high SAT 2 test score and wonder why I was still taking the course for the rest of the school year? Will they think/know that I am still taking the APUSH class to get an easy A? If so, I will consider changing my schedule to take either AP euro or AP world instead of APUSH.</p>
<p>Also, I was wondering if APUSH is generally perceived to be a junior-year course? Because in my high school virtually everyone taking it is a junior. And if so, will that leave a bad impression with the college admin officers?</p>
<p>Thanks a bunch!! :D</p>
<p>I think you’re trying to read into this too much.</p>
<p>No, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with continuing to take a class even after you take the SAT II earlier in the year. You’re still taking a relatively challenging course, and you still have an important assessment at the end of the school year (AP), so why would they look down on early, dilligent preparation?</p>
<p>If you are a true history fiend, you could conceivably do the test itself with AMSCO. I wouldn’t recommend it AT ALL, but it’s possible. AMSCO has more than enough for a 700+ SAT II IMHO. </p>
<p>Also as far as colleges’ conceptions of APUSH being a Junior year course…that’s complete baloney. Colleges know that different school systems have different curricula. For example a friend of mine lives in Georgia and took Euro this year (Junior), while I took APUSH (Junior). Don’t sweat it. </p>
<p>In closing, if you don’t feel challenged by APUSH…schedule AP Euro/World as well and drop an elective.</p>
<p>I actually think it looks good. What if they thought you spent the summer prepping for the course before-hand and took at a chance at the SAT 2? It shows that you were dedicated and motivated even when school was out. Basically, don’t stress too much :)</p>
<p>Stop overthinking it…take the history that you’re most interested in, or the one which you can most easily get credit for in the college(s) of your choice.</p>