Scheduling Help

Applying to College
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<p>I’m a sophomore in NJ, and it’s the time of year where we choose classes for junior year. So far, my schedule for next year reads as follows:
AP English
AP Calculus
AP US History
AP SPanish
AP Biology</p>

<p>I’m taking Honors Chemistry this year and I really enjoy it, but the problem is AP CHemistry is the hardest class at our school. I looked at the grade sheet and only two people have A’s right now. I’m leaning towards taking Honors Physics because I’m interested in the subject material and I hear it’s a blowoff class, which I desperately need because of all the AP courses. My question is, am I making the right decision by taking physics even though I enjoy chemistry? Does AP chemistry generally cover the same things as an honors chemistry class? Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Bump. Anybody?</p>

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<p>I’d say go with the easier class. Your gpa will thank you later</p>

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<p>Being a junior, with all the pressures of standardized tests and college in general, and balancing 5+ APs will be difficult. I know that you are probably capable of the work, but it will still be a very stressful year. Your schedule is packed enough already. There’s nothing wrong with taking one “blowoff” class. You said that you’re interested in physics–so go for Honors Physics. You’ll be exposed to a different science field. You’re already going to be taking AP Bio anyway, so you can save AP Chem for senior year.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all your help!</p>