<p>Ok i’m becoming a senior and I’m dropping ap java since I decided it would be too challenging for me (having no previous experience in programming). I can take either physics, anatomy, etc. I really want to take a computer course (system admin, robotics, etc) since it would be a lot easier, and enjoyable, but I would rather take a class that colleges would accept more. I am trying to get into UC DAVIS. Do you think I should take computer classes like robotics, or system admin, for an easy A, or should I take the more popular, challenging courses like anatomy, or physics? Would colleges know the difficulty of different classes? I’ve already finished all the required subjects.</p>
<p>If colleges can’t tell the difficulty of the courses couldnt’ one take for example 4 computer courses and get a great GPA?</p>
<p>I think colleges like to see that you have taken the big 3 sciences - bio, chem, and physics (and if you really want to be competitive with the best students nationwide, take the advanced version of each).</p>
<p>my school doesnt offer a single science ap…</p>
<p>Colleges only compare your transcript to the rest of your school. For instance, they will know if your school does not offer AP courses and therefore will not penalize you for it.</p>
<p>I remember our tour guide at notre dame said he also got accepted to princeton, yale, washu, cornell, etc even though his high school never offered a single AP</p>
<p>^^Very true.</p>
<p>Also, if you really love science, you can self-study for the AP exam. If you start in September, and are good at the subject, you can surely do it. This is a great way to show competency (although in theory AP scores do not count towards admission, only towards possible credit and/or placement once you are in). At some schools you can place out of basic classes and core requirements, or graduate early, with good scores on these tests.</p>
<p>Colleges vary on how they respond to AP scores, so if you have your heart set on a particular place, find out whether or not you will enjoy a proportionate benefit before you go to the trouble of testing.</p>
<p>any other views? I already took all the required classes, now I can get an easy A by going to robotics. Is this better than a B in physics?</p>