<p>Agree that a WP is better than a D. Can you take a regular chemistry rather than an honors class during the year? Doing well in a regular chem class would look better than getting a mediocre grade in an honors chem class for a student who wants to go into performing arts.</p>
<p>On the other hand, if both your future summers will be taken up with required course work outside your area of interest, will that prevent you from pursuing summer performing arts opportunities that might be more gratifying and beneficial for you?</p>