Which class to take to impress Duke?

Colleges & Universities Duke University
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<p>I need to think of one more elective class for senior year. </p>

<p>Planned classes:

  • H Spanish IV (or AP Spanish if available - is it not a class this year)
  • AP English Comp.
  • AP Calculus AB
  • H Physics (AP not offered)
  • AP Gov’t & Eco.</p>

<p>I need to think of one more elective for this year. I am considering these classes:

  • AP Environmental Sci. (take 2 sciences)
  • Latin I (take 2 languages)
  • Leadership Skills II (class on leadership skills and speaking)</p>

<p>I have get A’s in all my classes, and I expect to do well in these classes.</p>

<p>I don’t know which class to choose. Does Duke look down on taking 2 languages (since it may seem random?) Which would impress Duke the most? </p>

<p>Thanks! :)</p>

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<p>take whichever you have the most interest in…its obvious you are taking a rigorous courseload, so just take something you like. I got away with taking PE2 (basically just basketball everyday) and Marketing (vocational class where you get A for attendance) my senior year and still got in…as long as you are taking a fair share of APs and all honors/AP core classes you will be fine! If you take the hardest courses possible you can afford an easy class every now and then.</p>

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<p>i think what would impress them is seeing a real interest in something, not just doing more stuff to impress them. take what you would enjoy most and succeed in as well. why would a school “look down” on 2 languages…?</p>

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<p>One of my friends said some schools may think taking a different language senior year may seem too random. I was thinking of taking APES to boost GPA and because I do well in science, but leadership will be an easy A. lol</p>

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<p>Would take 2 languages possibly help me to get in? Considering I have good EC’s :slight_smile: but no “hooks” :(</p>

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<p>if you express interest in languages/travel/culture other than taking 2 languages than YES it would show interest and “help” a little. if you just took 2 language classes and did nothing else then no it wouldnt help really- itd jst be another class</p>