Rigor in 5 main subjects

compmom
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:18:14 +0000

I would suggest she keep the ceramics (which she loves and might even continue), and the independent study (which shows more initiative in my view than any new AP class). College admissions at top schools can be holistic. She needs to meet benchmarks, and then it tends to be about other things- assembling an interesting mix of interests in a class, for instance. Instead of piling on AP’s, maybe there is an extracurricular she could devote time to.

I think she should be herself and follow her interests and she will end up in the right place.