<p>I know that almost all high school students have taken some bio course before they reach their senior years, usually in freshmen or sophomore year, but because my school doesnt offer it, and I tried to finish AP Chem and AP Physics early, I haven't been able to take a bio course yet. </p>
<p>Do most colleges require that you take some bio course before you graduate? Also, would not taking it affect your application to ivy league caliber schools? I already have many AP level difficulty courses planned for my senior year and I don't really want to take another course if I don't actually need to.</p>
<p>I don't think any schools REQUIRE biology, but I do think that its an important subject. As far as it affecting your admissions, it may be a slight disadvantage, but I honestly don't think that its too detrimental because you have an amazing science background, so don't worry too much. People might talk about the science trinity? or whatever, but I still think youre pretty good the way you are. Plus, the schools will see that it wasnt offered to you, so therefore it shouldnt affect you too much.</p>
<p>your school doesn't offer biology? that's weird</p>
<p>my school doesnt offer biology either</p>
<p>I supposedly heard you should take 1 year of a "life" science to some places... i don't know if Chem or Phys. really fulfills that..</p>
<p>haha what state do you live in? i know some schools in hick states where they don't believe in evolution don't offer biology.</p>
<p>If your school offers no biology whatsoever, I doubt colleges would penalize you. Just be sure your counselor recommendation states this.
If you see that one of your colleges does explicitly require biology, you might want to call/email/write and explain your situation.</p>
<p>i agree with pinnipotto. they won't hold it against you if your school doesn't offer that course. if you interested in biology, then consider taking it at a local community college. or, self-study and take the AP exam. both would show you going beyond your means to educate yourself.</p>
<p>why no bio at school, that is bizarre</p>
<p>what you can't learn about nature and frogs and such even if you are a creatiionist</p>
<p>can someone explain why no bio?</p>