Is taking a 5th science class worth it?

bwulv24
Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:47:13 +0000

If you are interested in a STEM field, I could definitely see it helping. Even if you’re not, it can still be pretty impressive that you continue to challenge yourself. I say do what makes you happy while still challenging yourself - if you’re interested in taking AP Chem, then do it. But don’t think you have to overload yourself in your senior year. Conversely, you still need to challenge yourself, which is what colleges will be looking for in your senior year. If you feel the rest of your schedule is already rigorous enough, the 5th science may not be necessary. I’ve noticed that AP Chem at the majority of schools can be pretty brutal, so keep in mind that you will probably be dedicating a large portion of your time to the class. Challenge yourself, but don’t overwhelm yourself to the point that you can’t enjoy your senior year!