<p>Does it look bad to Colleges if you took an AP in 9th, and didn't take AP World History in 10th? I took AP Human in 9th, and I was originally signed up to take AP World History, but right before school started I switched my schedule to World History Honors due to my patents making me. I didn't do bad in AP Human, I kinda wasn't ready for AP in 9th, so my parents made me switch to World History Honors in 10th because of my prior experience. It really sucks that I didn't take it, I could of definitely handled it. I have a 97% in Honors, and all A's in my Classes. To make up for it I'm doing 4 AP's and 3 Honors Next year. In summary, does it look bad to Colleges that I didn't take the toughest course possible for History in 10th, and going from taking an AP to not taking an AP? Or will one class in 10th grade won't matter? (I took Honors, but AP was offered)</p>
<p>no point in worrying about it now</p>
<p>Nah I’m not worrying just curious how this would play out in the future. If it really affects decisions or not?</p>
<p>It won’t make a huge difference if you don’t take every single AP course offered if you do well in your other classes.</p>
<p>Hmm, see this is something I did when i was in HS way back in the day but makes absolutely no sense now. APs are primarily for those to earn college credit. I’m weary of people recommending students take as many AP courses as possible or as they can possibly handle. I think colleges will understand a practical sense in taking those generally required of all degree programs while investing the time and effort in a particular field or interest.</p>
<p>Thus, it doesn’t make sense for someone take numerous history AP courses if they’re planning to pursue a science major or take numerous science AP courses if they’re going to be an art major. Of course there are some caveats with balance - taking what you need and taking what you need to impress. It all seems very disturbing - the mounting stress HS students are put under regardless of their future endeavors - and the growing support for it.</p>
<p>I can’t speak for your school, but at my school, world history honors is a joke of a class where the kids watch shows such as Roots all year. 51% of my grade (about 300 kids) is taking AP World.</p>