@WayOutWestMom If a student is using AP credit for the first semester of English and DE credit for second semester, would taking an upper level English department class that is transcript designated as writing intensive (example - Scientific and Technical Writing) be a good move?
Similarly, if using AP Calc BC credit for calc 1 and calc 2, take calc 3 as undergraduate?
AP Chem - take an upper level class in physical chem (example - Elements of Physical Chem, which would finish out the minor)
AP Psyc - cover by taking upper level classes to complete either psychology minor or second major in Neuroscience
I guess I am really asking, even if not expressly required by an OOS med school, have you improved your position in a competitive admissions pool by challenging yourself and succeeding in the class?
DS is in a rare good situation where he has guaranteed admission in state. He could afford to take risk of taking a hit to his GPA. Might do so if it improves chances of getting into a top program. Recall now this was one of the selling points of the guaranteed admission program, the ability to take a risk and trying harder courses without screwing up chances of med school admission.
None of the above classes are requirements for biology or neuroscience major at his school - all would be electives. He has plenty of room in a 4 year plan.