<p>i have been accepted into the following classes or plan to be and am wondering which ones i shud take in order to get into princeton. i plan on takin 3-4 ap's and at most 7 classes overall including intel which is a msut so here is the list</p>
<p>AP Calculas BC, AP Biology, Ap Physics C, Ap Chemistry, Ap english language and composition, Ap chemistry, Ap microeconmics, Ap calculas ab, linear algebra/differential equations and computer technology.</p>
<p>Well you're definitely not ready to take differential equations if you are considering AB Calculus, so scrap that and linear algebra. Here is what I would take:</p>
<p>AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Microeconomics
AP Macroeconomics
AP English Language
AP Physics C</p>
<p>Calculus and Physics somewhat compliment eachother, and I think I may agree with Weasel that if you're in Calc you may not be ready for linear alg/diff eq. (which should be more difficult than an AP anyway). Definitely AP English, as it shows academic diversity. I would lean towards one AP Science, AP Calc, and AP Eng, and AP Ec (like you have stated), but would reconsider the linear alg. (and personally I loved ap chem).</p>
<p>Ultimately it's totally up to you, so if you're ready and willing for the lin. alg., go for it!</p>
<p>There's no way you're ready for differential equations. Single variable and possibly multivariable calculus is a prerequisite for that. Linear algebra would be a possibility, but I think you're better off sticking to just Calc BC for math.</p>
<p>maybe but read our course guide.
LINEAR ALGEBRA AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
(5 periods per week for 1 year - Special Permission Required) This course is designed for students who have completed any level of Pre-Calculus or who will be taking Honors Pre-Calculus (as a co-requisite). Students will gain experience using differential equations to explore various phenomena such as Electric Fields, Forensic Evidence, Drug Metabolism, Predator-Prey Interactions, Electrical Circuits, Chemical Reactions, and Chaotic Motion. Students will be taught to solve systems of Linear Equations using Matrices leading to the development of Vector Spaces. Various uses of Linear Transformations will be explored, including Computer Graphics applications. Solutions to first and second order Differential Equations will be explored by analytic methods as well as interactive Computer Software and Graphing Calculators. The course will culminate in the exploration of solutions to nonlinear systems of Differential Equations by using Linearization techniques. Students interested in pursuing careers in Math, Physics, Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Aerospace, Chemical) as well as Medical Research would benefit greatly from taking this course.</p>
<p>Look, if you haven't had single variable calculus, you can't take multivariable calculus. You can't just skip prerequisites like that.</p>
<p>I'd also be somewhat skeptical of a Differential Equations class that does not require at least single variable calculus as a prerequisite (and so, I suspect, would Princeton), although it's possible that it's still a good class.</p>
<p>To reiterate what others have said, there is simply no way to learn differential equations with any sort of rigor without ever having taken single variable calculus. Here is my guess at what the course really is based on the description you provided: the teacher talks about rates of change on the first day so that you have a vague idea of what a derivative is. Then you practice turning word problems into differential equations. Then you have a computer solve them for you. This would be a waste of your time.</p>
<p>If you want to take a real multivariable calculus course, you will need to have already taken single variable calculus. Princeton will notice it if you take the two concurrently and will conclude (with good reason) that your school's curriculum is messed up.</p>
<p>but i go to the bronx high school of science. we r ranked as one of the best schools nationwide and even in the world. we have had the largest number of intel finalists in the entire country. 7 noble prize winners. i doubt they will think we have a messed up cirrciulm. what does everyone else think?</p>
<p>I don't know about the math question, but as a parent who just visited Princeton, I'm wondering why you haven't listed a foreign language. Their handouts say they recommend 4 years of English, 4 of math, 4 of one foreign language, at least 2 of lab science, at least 2 of history-one should be non-U.S., and "some study of the visual arts, music or theater." They did mention receiving a large donation that will go towards building performance spaces.</p>
<p>The overall impression I left with was that a strong, successful academic record is necessary but if it isn't supported by e.c.s there will be another candidate who does have it all. Even then, they disappoint a lot of students because they simply don't have room for everyone who qualifies. </p>
<p>Since the admissions office knows your school, your g.c. should have a good idea what kind of Bronx student Princeton admits.</p>
<p>well i dont relly like foreign language at all as i have taken spanish. i ifnd it to be boring plus the spanish teachers are of relly low quality. What if i start with a new language? like latin 1? or jap 1? or italian 1?</p>
<p>From Princeton's Undergraduate Announcement 2006-07: "Proficiency in a foreign language is required for graduation under the A.B. program....When an undergraduate begins a language at Princeton, three or four terms of study will usually be necessary. If continuing a language begun elsewhere, the student is placed at an appropriate level....Foreign language competence is usually necessary for any student who proposes to earn graduate degrees in the arts and sciences."</p>
<p>It seems Princeton feels foreign languages are part of a well rounded liberal arts education. Why don't you contact them for information and see what they require?</p>
<p>I would highly recommend you continue with the Spanish, even if you are a math or science person. Maybe your school or a nearby college offers linguistics courses (I took linguistics of Spanish)--that is a more "sciencey" way to fulfill language requirements. Reviewing earlier posts, I would caution away from the linear algebra/diffEQ only because its seems lacking in rigor. It would be better if your could round out your schedule with an art, music, or other such course. And don't go tooooo heavy on the APs. My rule of thumb is no more than 6 AP classes a year (but you can take more tests if you want), and 5 may be optimal. Because psych is considered a social science (why, I don't know) it could be used to round out your schedule (but then you would really have too many APs. And I don't know about others, but I found Phys C to be quite difficult). Again, it's all your call.</p>
<p>Differential Equations may not have Multivariable Calculus as a prerequisite in my school (although the first is offered 2nd semester after MVC 1st semester), but you definitely should not expect to have a good handle on either course if you haven't mastered, at a bare minimum, the material in Calculus AB. Calculus BC is listed as the prerequisite for both classes on our course bulletin, although your teacher can recommend you up if you have only taken AB. No way if you have yet to take AB or BC, though.</p>
<p>i think linear algebra will be an easy class though like an easy 100. latin is also an easy 100. i have not taken the highest level of spanish. i have gone up to spanish 6. i dont feel prepared enough to take ap.and local colleges around here dont offer linguistics. I am so confused on aht to do. My schedule needs to be finalized by this week. I am leaning toward the following classes.</p>
<p>A.P Biology
A.P Microeconomics
A.P English Language and Composition
A.P Calculas BC
Biology Projects 5 (Intel Research) (continuation, easy 95 or 100)
Linear Algebra/Differential Equations (looks scholorly, easy 100)
Latin 1 (Easy 100, looks scholarly)</p>