<p>I know that Boston college say they “recommend” to take all 4 years of science, but from the look at my schedule next senior year, i don’t think that will happen. I’m a junior in high school. Freshmen year I got an A- in Bio, Sophomore year I got a B- in Honors Chemistry and Right now im on the track to an A in Physics. I really do not like science and i plan to be an economics major.
This is my senior schedule so far</p>
<p>Band
AP Music theory
AP Economics
AP AB Calculus
AP Statistics
Honors Senior Spanish
English Elective</p>
<p>As you can see, my school day is packed with only 1 free period. I plan to apply to very selective colleges (Georgetown, Boston College, Duke, Upenn, Wake forest, Tufts, Notre Dame). can anyone tell me if the boston college admissions people will look at my class choices and be skeptical?</p>
<p>IMO, AP Econ is a waste of time. Why AP Music Theory, for an econ prospie? (I hear Music Thy a lot of work.)</p>
<p>What about AP Lit/Lang? What about history?</p>
<p>BC has a Core science requirement. If you take AP science and score well on the test, you can fulfill that requirement. Otherwise, you will have to take a course in a subject (science) that you “don’t like” in college.</p>
<p>But to answer your question, your planned schedule looks rigorous on the surface, but it contains 3 so-called AP Lites.</p>
<p>I would suggest emailing the admissions office directly to get an answer to your question. My D applied to BC and other selective schools several years ago and we had a similar schedule question. She emailed the schools and asked the admissions officers her question. All replied promptly with helpful info. and insight. BTW, she was accepted to all the schools , so her slightly nonconforming schedule didn’t hurt her at all.</p>
<p>Dear 9497sam : Your Statistics AP course will yield no value if you are taking AP Calculus AB. Take the one mathematics course in your senior year and focus on that element. From a rigor standpoint, Music Theory AP for a potential CAS/Economics major just does not make sense to me given that you would like to demonstrate rigor. </p>
<p>I disagree with bluebayou’s view on the AP Economics course as my oldest was a dual Chemistry/Economics major and the AP Economics course enabled taking the Macroeconomics AP exam (and self-study allowed the Microeconomics AP exam to be taken). That said, the social science exam is still seen as less rigorous than other hardcore history options.</p>
<p>bluebayou has nailed the import of an AP English, AP History or AP Science with the slots we just freed from AP Stats and AP Music Theory.</p>
<p>Given the schools you have listed in your target listing, this senior year profile that you have put forward is by far too soft. You have three major subject areas (English, History, Science) not being covered with your most rigorous possible curriculum. This will be seen negatively at Boston College - the others have to be seeing it through a similar prism.</p>
<p>I’m no expert, as I am looking for help too, but it depends on your stats too. Can you afford to even appear sketchy if you are a bubble applicant?</p>
<p>too soft? my prestigious private all boys school does not have any english APs. the only history AP offered is AP US History. I dont see how its soft with a 5 higher level courses. I’m only allowed to take 3 AP/honors a year. My school is being flexible with me. comment kinda harsh and exagerated. this is the first year im gonna take spanish btw. Im hispanic so i go straight to senior spanish honors</p>
<p>Then drop Music Theory and pick up US History or Science. Drop Econ and pick up history or science.</p>
<p>BC has a Core curriculum. Like any highly selective school, they would rather see 5 academic core subjects every year. If you cannot take AP courses at your HS, adcoms will understand. But taking Music instead of a core academic subject only makes sense for a music major.</p>
<p>I’m also a big fan of Stats. (I wish every high schooler was required to take it, since it changes the way you view the world of marketing spin.) But in any event, IMO it’s a better HS course for an Econ major than in AP Econ. </p>
<p>btw: my comment about AP Econ is that few High school teachers have the background and ability to teach it and teach it well. Like Psych, much better when taken in college. But just my $0.02.</p>
<p>Also, it’s been my experience that any AP course that one can easily self-study for is not much of a ‘course’.</p>
<p>I get what you are saying but my schools Economics Advanced Placement students ranked first in the nation in the small-size school evaluation category (<300 students in grades 10-12) for the AP exam and my school was one of five schools in the nation recognized by the College Board’s 2007 report. So I want to take advantage of that.</p>
<p>I talked to my college counselor and my headmaster as well as my academic advisor. I cannot take honors spanish because I am already taking 4 APs. did I mention I am planning to play in music ensembles in college so I feel like AP music theory is something i can really benefit from. Sometimes its not only for grades but for the sake of learning…which i think you guys should try to get</p>
<p>Here is my schedule now as i recently registered</p>
<p>AP Economics
Symphonic Band
AP Music Theory
AP Statistics
AP AB Calculus
Forensic Science
Senior English Seminar
Jazz Band Elective</p>
<p>Dear 9497sam : Your original post posed the following question to our readers.</p>
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<p>In your most recent post, you have revised your position with the following statement.</p>
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<p>You have seen considered responses from bluebayou and me discussing what we would do to change your profile to make it more attractive and consistent with the academic requirements set forth at Boston College where the most aggresssive curriculum in the five core subject is sought. You have disagreed with those recommendations, reviewed the situation with your current school mentors, and have decided to stand-pat on your original course curriculum. There is nothing wrong with your conclusion. </p>
<p>What is improper about your presentation was your closing thoughts of grades over learning - which “you guys should try to get”. What this illustrates for me is that perhaps you are not ready to have your position challenged and then defend the position based on its merits. If that is truly the case, Boston College will certainly not be the right place for you as the Jesuit academic tradition will pressure your boundaries - and your thinking - in numerous dimensions.</p>
<p>In closing, I personally truly wish you the very best in your academic applications and future pursuits. The level of competition at the institutions you have named is deeper than you have considered. Your senior year performance will be the ultimate arbitor of whether you have “learned”. These selected colleges will be the gate-keepers on the “rigor” of your choices.</p>
<p>Early AP Stats concept for you to consider: how many “small schools” even offer AP Econ? :D</p>
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<p>You asked on an anonymous website for opinions. You received several opinions; perhaps good, perhaps not.</p>
<p>But instead of just saying, ‘thanks’, like a typical teenager, you respond by arguing. If your original position was ‘correct’ (says you), why even request input in the first place?</p>
<p>Sorry guys I apologize for my saltiness. I am just OVERLY STRESSED OUT. I visited BC on friday and I LOVED IT! I really think it is the school for me. And I believe I push my boundries. I am a great math student and I am also a great musician and Athlete. But now my Schedule will be </p>
<p>AP Economics
Symphonic Band
AP Music Theory
AP Statistics
AP AB Calculus
Forensic Science
Senior English Seminar
Jazz Band Elective</p>
<p>So any answers to this schedule? Please answer I am REALLY worried about getting in here. I am extremely desperate</p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry about it. I decided not to take a science class for my senior year and just got accepted. Obviously I don’t really know what other factors led to my acceptance, but clearly my decision wasn’t detrimental.</p>