Heavy Load vs Independent Study?

Colleges & Universities Harvard University
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<p>At the end of the school year, I will have completed every graduation requirement. I have taken nearly all the ap’s in the school.</p>

<p>I am having trouble deciding what to do next year because often times, i find myself simply wasting time in class because 1) I usually get things faster 2) already learned in my free time and/or 3) waiting for the class to move on.
In fact, The ones I haven’t taken are taught by with a teaching style I don’t agree with. You simply waste time everyday.
But the point is, I WANT TO LEARN!</p>

<p>Options

  1. Dual Enroll
    Problem- To really study what I want to learn about I would have to take 5-6 more courses than usual. So my work schedule would be crammed. Especially around exam week. if I only take a few dual enrollment courses I will essentially feel unfulfilled
    Second Problem - I am probably going to be valedict. if not salut. but if I am not there. I wont really feel like i am a part of the class.
    Third Problem- I worry that they too will simply bore me or give me busy work or projects that take up my time when I could be learning the material faster on my own.
  2. Take AP’s that would essentially bore me
    Problem- They bore me. And basically waste my time that I could use on something else.
  3. Independent study
    Problem - Could become lazy. Say I will study and end up playing games
    Second Problem - Can’t prove to colleges I am seriously working or having the equvalent of a heavy course load.</p>

<p>Questions

  1. What do you suggest?
  2. WHy?
  3. Can i still do independent study and relay on applications that I am working hard and learning a LOT?</p>
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<p>I’m gonna assume you’re a junior.</p>

<p>I don’t want you to forget that academics isn’t the only aspect colleges look at. If you feel like you’ve done all you can in academics at your school, spend your time doing something productive (ECs). Start a community project, heighten your skills in certain hobbies (music, sports, etc.). Do things outside your classroom. High school experience is not only about what you learn, but also about what you do. Go do something interesting.</p>

<p>In the very end, it’s not what education you receive that matters, but how you use what you learn.</p>