Heavy Load vs Independent Study?

rr5001
Sun, 06 May 2012 21:33:19 +0000

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.

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!

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.

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?