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That’s correct, some people simply can’t handle the most rigorous HS schedules. It’s up to you to decide whether you can. And your course load would be considered easy by many CCers, so there are definitely quite a few people who could handle it.</p>
<p>I saw some of CCers schedules but do they do a lot after school? I think I could handle this load though my parents do not think so. Should I be switching out some of the classes I like for AP classes and do more clubs in my freshman year?</p>
<p>More clubs =/= better. Stick with what you like. However, don’t be afraid of an increased workload (often, 2 dedicated clubs is more work than 6 non-dedicated ones)</p>
<p>You should do some more AP classes, but don’t kill yourself.</p>
<p>Many CCers have a packed schedule, plus a ton of EC’s.</p>
<p>this one guy (forgot who… if this is you feel free to claim that you’re you) was in the IB program (4.0), did ROTC, and was lead in marching band + varsity sports.</p>
<p>that’s a bit above average CC wise.</p>
<p>Always take the hardest course load possible. if it’s between an ap humanities and an ap science, choose what’s your interested in.</p>
<p>I am actually trying to get an advanced regrents dipolma. What is average for a CCer’s schedule? At my old school I think this course would be way overachiever but at my new school I do not know what to expect. All I know is they get all these great grades or do a bunch of sports. To me it seems like the smartest people in America are on this site and comparing myself I am a slacker. I am not instersted in sports so I am trying to a lot of acdemic clubs along with community service. I hope to get an award or two for all the community service I am planning to do. Where should I do more in? I was thinking maybe do another volunteer activite, but is that too much. I also getting rides from all these places may drive my parents nuts. I am also trying to leave a little time in so I can apply to a lot of essay scholarships or community service scholarships? I am also trying to leave myself some time to study becasue without studying I do good in schooll but I figured if I study my grades will be great. Are the activites I am doing for community service going to help me get a community service scholarship?</p>
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<p>Intelligence and academic success are not the same thing.</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity with this courseload could I also manage being one of the editors of my school newspaper? Where would I find an average schedule of a CCer? I just want to compare what I to an average on this site.</p>
<p>Don’t take into account of what most Ccers say about honors/aps. A lot of Ccers here are smart/overachievers. It really all comes down do you whether you believe these classes are hard or not. In my opinion, I think honors classes are just slightly harder than regulars; the hw load is also a little more. APs are a whole new lvl; they really do require a lot of work. Now, I posted my schedule for next year in the link that one of the ccers posted. I have 5 APs and 2 honors electives. But it’s not extremely hard because it’s balanced. And as for your question of whether or not I actually do anything after school, yes i do have some extracurriculars. I’m in winter/spring track, science olympiad, FBLA, national honors society(tutoring and other volunteering stuff), and math honor society. </p>
<p>You should not take courses that you think will look good for colleges. Like everyone said, take courses that you like and are at the highest level of difficulty. This also applies with clubs. If you like doing something and work hard at it, you will find a scholarship that relates to it. I would suggest joining NHS basically for community service. And since you’re in 8th grade, start doing community service over the summer; 9th grade will get you busy.</p>
<p>Don’t worry about whether you’re doing too much. Do stuff you enjoy and you’ll find the right intensity. Do stuff only for college, and it will always feel like it’s too much.</p>
<p>Stick to one or two clubs and be really devoted to them. Uh… Do community service, since you like it. Also, you don’t need to plan out the next 4 years of high school. Its good to plan but see how you do in 9th grade and plan accordingly. No, your schedule is not overloaded.</p>
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I’m taking 5 APs and an honors course Junior year and am self-studying an additional AP. President of a club, VP of another, 3 Varsity Sports, NHS, NMSF etc. </p>
<p>I consider myself a pretty run of the mill CCer, besides my SAT score.</p>
<p>^Basically.</p>
<p>First thing is to ignore your counselor/parents suggestions if they are not up to par with CCer standards.</p>
<p>Is it true that if you do a lot you may not be accepted because you are just doing it to boost you appliacation? I was picking my clubs because I liked them and I was going to work really hard in all of them. I just don’t want to look like I am doing them I am trying to boost my appliacation or an overachiever. Does my schedule for high school make me look like I am an overachiever?</p>
<p>^lol at least half an hour per class. AT LEAST. It may be like an hour per class. Probably 1-2 hrs of studying ever so often as well</p>
<p>Junior Year:
3 APs (However, AP Bio and Chem which are each ~2 hours of homework a night + AP Euro which is ~1), 3 Honors, Self studying 3 APs (Physics C, Calc BC), debate team captain, math team, science olympiad, student government. I may have to drop something though because the workload will be insane :(</p>
<p>fallbookgirl,</p>
<p>You mentioned in the beginning that you wanted to factor in time at the gym every day because you are “what would be considered as overweight.” While that is very commendable, I have a feeling that this will fall to the wayside when you actually get the homework and do the EC’s.</p>
<p>I also saw you mention that you were not interested in sports. I would please ask you to reconsider. Sports are an EXCELLENT ec that show motivation, dedication, and hard work. It will get you into shape and KEEP you in shape. Sports give you new friends and an outlet between school and homework. </p>
<p>Sports can be that built in gym time. It’s extremely hard to keep a workout regimen on your own. Some days you won’t have the motivation to go, and it’s easy to put on the backburner. With a sport, that practice is mandatory. You HAVE to go. </p>
<p>I promise you. Sports are rewarding.</p>
<p>Isn’t this a song? Like, “Hey baby am I doing too much?”</p>
<p>Anyway, a lot of people engage in supererogation to have better college chances. I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad idea, but you’ll know when you, personally, are doing too much. If you can’t go on anymore, stop. Take a break. Prioritize.
I’ve realized in really, really not fun ways that I was doing too much, but I only experienced those uncomfortable epiphanies because I ignored all other signals of my being over-committed. Don’t do that. It can lead to really unfantastic things. Like, say, having your doctor diagnose you with fatigue/exhaustion, like all those anorexic starlets.</p>
<p>I know sports are good, but I am not just very good at them. I was considering doing martial arts intramurals, but then I decided to join the Spanish Club and the newspaper which are the same days as the martial arts intramurals. Besides if I do sports I may have to drop the clubs I actually like. I figured I could just get a little exercise in because my clubs or actvities may lat from thirty minutes to 2 hours during the week. Also a lot of my clubs do community service or field trips so I may not be able to even attend sports practice.</p>
<p>Maybe you can attend a dance class… those are fun, and they don’t require more time then 1 hour a week.</p>
<p>hip hop classes are always fun :]</p>
<p>I might consider that. I am just a little shy and awkward in public though. Maybe a dance class could help me with that. Are they fun and how long is a regular class?</p>