Should I take a class or a home period(no class period)?

Question

I am taking four AP classes next year:AP English, AP Government/Economics, AP Environomental Science, and AP Art History. Also I am planning to take a calculus course at a community college. I am applying to UCSD UCLA, and UCI. I don't want to look like I am slacking off by taking a home period, but I don't want to stress myself anymore than I have to. Please don't tell me that I am just showing off by asking this question or ask me what I think I should do because that doesn't help anyone( I really am serious with this question and I have gotten responses like these before) thank you in advance for your answer.

Answer 1

It is one of those things where if you will do better in your classes with a study period, take it. If it doesn't make a difference, leave it. In the end, universities aren't too caught up in whether or not you take a full course load, especially if you are taking such difficult classes.

Answer 2

Well, take the home period. There is nothing worse than choosing a clas that you aren't sure about. Even when your other choice is a home period. Last year, I decided to take a class instead of my only off period, and I regreted it so much. I got stressed out pretty quickly and tryed to change it to a home period. It didn't work so I had to go through the whole year with stressful weeks and no breaks in between. Don't think about what others think, think about what is best for your education.

Answer 3

Yes, take the study hall. With all those AP classes you will NOT look like a slacker and you can get extra work done during a school day. Then you won't be up until 3 a.m. and get only a couple hours sleep. Get as much done as you can in study hall and you can still have a little bit of life in the evening. It will NOT hurt your transcript.