2 electives look bad?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I went to private Catholic middle school that only allowed us to go up to Pre-Algebra, so this year I had to take Algebra I. My schedule for next year (sophomore year):</p>

<p>Honors English II
Honors Biology
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra II
AP World History
Drama II
Journalism I
Honors Spanish IV</p>

<p>Self-study: AP Human Geo</p>

<p>Basically, I have the opportunity to take AP Human Geo, but I really don't want to sacrifice either my Drama or Journalism electives, because at my school to be involved in the EC (speech/forensics tournaments, newspaper, etc) you have to actually be IN the class. Does taking two electives and one AP class sophomore year look bad to prestigious colleges? </p>

<p>I could take Geometry online this summer and open up that slot for AP Human Geo, but the Geometry course is over $400. We have the money, but I'm not sure it's worth it. The only upside to doing this would be to have the extra 5 on my GPA. Is the difference between being able to get a 4.125 versus a 4.25 worth $400?</p>

<p>Thanks guys. D: My parents think I'm crazy for even considering schoolwork over the summer, but I want my GPA and class rank to be good.</p>

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<p>In the long run, taking an extra AP in sophomore year will mean absolutely nothing. Just go with the stuff you want to do.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I’m dropping Spanish my Junior year so I can take Philosophy. :P</p>

<p>I’d say you should consider this because adding an extremely easy AP to your schedule would be good for your GPA, but considering how you can’t be in a club without taking the class… you should go for the electives.</p>