<p>Hi, I'm just learning this site but I need some advice! I'm a senior and I'm wondering whether or not I should take a very hard math class. It's pre ap pre cal (I know doesn't sound hard, but this teach is infamous for giving low grades) and I know that if I do it I won't receive as high of grades as in the regular pre cal. With that said I am still in ap English ap bio and ap economics with UIL classes and a film analysis. I have a 4.0 and I'm in the top quarter easily in my grade. Last year I did all the harder courses besides math again. I am interested in colleges like Davidson UVA Vassar ect. Would doing the easier math this year hurt my chances of getting in? I hope to major in journalism so nothing to do with math. Thanks!
Ps. I am a very involved student and equestrian. I have also been a class officer every year.</p>
<p>I am trying for W&L too! It depends on how many math credits you have and it would help to know your act/sat scores too to put it more into perspective.</p>
<p>The vast majority of students at the schools you list will take at least a year of actual calculus, not just pre cal, by the time they enroll. That’s true regardless of major. It’s quite late to be making schedule decisions for this year, but can you take the tougher math class and find a tutor, perhaps? Or, perhaps take a tougher math class online or at a local college to avoid this particular teacher?</p>
<p>I have a 31 on the act but I haven’t taken the sat. At my school where you are in your math classes starts in elementary school and it’s always been my slower subject so I’m hoping not having calculus won’t be too bad of a problem. I’m also pretty involved. I’ve been an officer every year plus I’m part of numerous clubs in and out of school. I have very personal relationships with my teachers as well so I’m hoping for good letters. I’m also a hugely involved equestrian (to the point that I was close to home schooling my senior year) so I’m hoping to show that I can balance rigorous courses with the heavy involvement in my sport.</p>