I’m about to be a senior in high school and have to start deciding my classes for next year. I will definitely take the hardest classes (all APs), but I’m still confused as to what APs. I have to take some required courses, but I do have some choice as to my electives. English AP, Calculus BC AP, Economics AP, Government AP all are pretty much confirmed.
But here’s the question:
I have taken Spanish since ninth grade. Should I take Spanish 5 AP next year; I really don’t have much interest in Spanish, even though I know I can get an A in it. Or should I take another AP class that I do have some interest in, such as AP statistics. I mean, what would look better for college: Spanish AP or Statistics AP?
Also, I have never taken a class in the Arts. Would it be useful for my college applications if I take Art History AP.
Phew! Thanks for reading all that. Thanks to anyone that offers suggestions
2007-01-10
14:27:19
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mnlab
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By the way: I have already asked my guidance counselor for help. Of course, like always, she didn't say much more than "take what you're most interested in." So, I have to rely on others' advice
2007-01-10
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AP is advanced placement. It is basically the equivalent of a first year college course.
AP chemistry was the equivalent of chemistry 109 (engineering) at my university.
You take an advance placement test and if you score a 4 or 5 out of five on the test, you get college credit.
I did it for chemistry and physics. To be honest, I wish I hadn't.
I was in class with all the other REALLY smart kids was now just average in a class graded on a curve. If I taken AP chemistry in physics and then went ahead and took the normal route in college, I would have essentially be taking two 5 credit classes a second time - much better chance of getting a good grade to boost the old GPA. Also, adjusting to college is a process and I wish I hadn't added to the challange by taking even harder classes with tougher competition right out of the gate.
I got a 3.0 first semester college, but I am positive I would have done even better had I not taken the AP exams for credit.
You can take the AP classes, but that doesn't mean you have to take the exam for credit. Give yourself a break and build your GPA, get used to the change in environment and just accept having to take a few extra classes before you graduate.
On the other hand, this only applies for classes that directly relate to your chosen path. If you are going into hard core science, I'd take the AP Spanish, English and other humanities AP exams. You may be able to get your non-core requirements out of the way (or a huge chunk) before you even get there. Then a 12 credit load wouldn't be so bad if you need to work part time or what not. You can also take some of the really odd courses for fun too - say a martial art, fencing... something that gets you a couple of credits, gets you out of your head a few hours a week and that doesn't require homework. Or the really weird stuff like existential philosophy or SCUBA diving (wouldn't that be cool to get certified for credit?
Just experience college for a semester so you know what its like before you jump in the pool - find out how well you can swim with the bigger fish and what professors are good and which ones aren't before you really hunker down.
Last thing you want is to take a core class, have the worst prof and end up with a crap grade in your major. Most 100-300 level classes are teaching you alot, but are also weeding classes - who can hack it and who can't? Why make it harder on yourself than you need to? College has alot to do with learning how to play the game of life. "Hmmmm, I actually have to do my own laundry. I have to deal with the fact that some of my cloths will get stollen from the dryer. I have to learn to deal and get along with a roommate I can't stand because I can't just "go to my room" like you did at home to avoid your siblings."
Lastly, live in the dorms at least a year - the advice you can cull from the sophomores will be invaluable. The experience was not always nice, but very useful.
2007-01-10 15:23:01
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answered by Justin 5
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Much people confused in term of aim of high school purpose?! I just think and hope high school will tell me about some perspective of future, what can I got from high school are basic interpretation, not to make me become a professor!!!
If am I sure that I can reach an "A" in Spanish? Why should I need it more then what I can?
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I have done in Architecture Degree for 10 years ago, now I have been doing both of Architecture Design and Multimedia (Electronic Art) Design works, in this new year 2007; I want to start to do some painting, even I have no background of Art School... but there was a hope... Art History may can help me, sure!!!
2007-01-10 23:12:36
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answered by icanwallad 2
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Having a second language is always useful, especially if you're in the US since spanish is becoming a second mandatory language there. You've taken it for four years, why not take it for one more.
Round out your credits and take some arts courses, art history or psychology, sociology , philosphy if they are available.
I think Guidance Counsellors who do what your counsellor has done give gudiance counsellors bad reps. That's why they are there, to guide you in your choices.
Just taking courses you're interested in or can just get good grades in doesn't stretch you as person . Believe it or not businesses are looking for people who can critically think and analyse , who are well rounded and are almost rennaissance type people in that they know something about everything or most everything. They also need to be able to get along well with people and also be able to work well independently.
What do you hope to do as a career Mot that you'll necessarily be doing what you think you will be with your degree.
If you ask most people today if they're in the same field that they took their original degree in most will say no. Take a degree that will give you the most options.
2007-01-10 22:38:40
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answered by Lizzy-tish 6
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As Math is required as part of the college core, the stats class would be the best of those listed. The credit would allow you to take another course that would be of more interest to you or to take one less class in cause you have a semester that you need more time for.
Many colleges also require either an Art or Music course so the Art History would be a second choice.
GOOD LUCK.
2007-01-10 22:47:03
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answered by bob d 2
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YOU ARE A WELL ROUNDED AND CONSTRUCTED YOUNG
PERSON AND. and I bet any thing that you are a young Lady? Most of the time you will fiend a female think like you! now and again
in you will fiend a young male think like you are. Now your questions. I think you should take the Spanish 5 AP, because it all
depend what you are going to be as your profession you will need the Spanish,so take it. Statistics AP is good as well later on
in life, Art I do not think that will be so much needed altho they may
ask you to take it when you get in colg. but you won't be needing it after colg. not relay. History AP, yes go for it all the way....
SOME ONE LIKE YOU I WOULD SPEND HRS. TO SPEAK WITH YOU. Because you are a up coming Positive Leader BY THE WAY. PAY VERY LITTLE NOTICEST TO THAT GUIDANCE
COUNCILOR BECAUSE SOME OF THEM WILL STEAR YOU WRONG AND SOME OF THEM DOS NOT KNOW WHAT YOU
ARE TALKING ABOUT SO TRY AND THINK FOR YOUR SELF PLEASE DO THAT FOR YOUR SELF. I would like to know what
you will be doing as a profession in other words what are you going to colg. for? What ever you will be going for! I can see you coming out on top so you go full speed ahead>>>>.
2007-01-11 00:30:11
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answered by norman j 2
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math is always very useful in all business, but donald trump and a lot of successful business people were literature majors(contracts)
2007-01-10 22:33:23
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answered by Tbomb 2
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