<p>If you stick with that decision [community service] but still want to learn the subjects - remember that you can! But that way you’re kind of off the hook… if you come across something that would be in the curriculum that is really really un-interesting and seemingly unimportant to you, you can just skip it. This way, you can tell colleges you were doing research on your own, self-study some exams, and community service, which makes for a more well-rounded applicant. And I think you’ll enjoy it a lot more.</p>