<p>Is it okay to take classes that aren’t exactly rigorous, but I’m interested in. Or should I just pile on the APs? What do you think looks better to colleges?</p>
<p>I’m aiming for either Rice, Harvey Mudd or Notre Dame.</p>
<p>Take what you are interested in. Watch this TED talk on the subject (it focuses on music but applies to electives in general). <a href=“Why taking choir kept me from being a Valedictorian: Austin Channell at TEDxColumbus - YouTube”>Why taking choir kept me from being a Valedictorian: Austin Channell at TEDxColumbus - YouTube;