<p>Hi there, I recently received my full offer of appointment to the United States Naval Academy in early February 2014. I'm currently enrolled in 5 AP's (Calc BC, Physics B, Literature, US Government, and Computer Science). I received straight A's first semester, but this semester my AP Computer Science grade is beginning to wilt. I have also been wishing for a free period to catch up on extra study time. My high school lists AP Computer Science as an elective as well. I was wondering if my Appointment status to the USNA would be hindered if I happened to drop AP Computer Science? It would not show up as "failed" if the class were dropped. Thanks.</p>
<p>Hmmm…I suggest that maybe you contact USNA and ask them for yourself. I doubt that it would kill you, considering you’ve taken (I assume) many other AP classes and are currently in a bunch of others, combined with the fact that it is second semester senior year. Having 5 AP classes for senior year instead of 4 wasn’t the reason why you were appointed. </p>
<p>When you say your “AP Computer Science grade is beginning to wilt”, what does that translate into as far as an actual grade? If it will be a C or higher…don’t worry about it. The USNA won’t rescind your appointment because of a C. Lower than a C then drop the class. </p>
<p>Thank you aglages. When I mean wilt, it’s dropping to a mid-B but it has the potential to drop even further in the near future. I am also considering dropping because I want to free up an extra study period to brush up on chemistry and other subjects I haven’t covered since last year. If dropped, it merely appear as if I never enrolled in the class second semester. My BGO says not to worry, and I trust his advice, I’m just trying to be double-sure that this is the right route to take. Thanks.</p>