<p>I'm probably going to be some kind of science major so I can get into med school later. The only AP classes I have taken so far are AP Bio, APUSH, AP Computer Science, and AP Lang. </p>
<p>Classes I have to take are:
AP Lit
AP Calculus AB
AP Eco/AP Gov't
(Or should I take AP Eco/AP Gov't in summer school and take the stupid required Health credit in school with AP Psychology to lessen work load during the year? otherwise I have to take in online in the summer)</p>
<p>I have slots for 7 classes so I need help in choosing a combination of 4 more:
Orchestra (already in for 3 years, not sure if i should continue)
AP Latin Vergil
AP Physics B
AP Chemistry
OR independent study program off-campus with research and internship of choice</p>
<p>I would really appreciate the help and would like to know what some of you guys are taking.</p>
<p>AP psychology is only a one semester course, not sure about that. yes, the internship is appealing. I like both chem and physics, i sort of want to drop latin and take both.</p>
<p>take: orchestra
reason: riku92mr was right; the admissions process seems to highly value continuity and the commitment it displays</p>
<p>take: AP Physics B
reason: since you are required to take AP Calc AB, my suggestion would be to pursue the science with the most overlap. I know that Physics B is not calc-oriented like Physics C, but I took Honors Physics with AB as a junior and benefitted from their convergences. Don’t overwhelm yourself with Physics, Chem, and Calc. It is inadvisable since you will have to simultaneously complete the application process; even if you are intellectually capable of handling all three, there is really not enough time to complete the lengthy nightly work that they each entail.</p>
<p>take: AP Latin Vergil
reason: colleges like to see 4 years of each of the five main subject areas (Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, History) and neglecting a foreign language in your senior year might be noticed by admissions committees presented with a myriad of other highly qualified candidates. This is the same reason that you should stick to Econ/Gov instead of Psych; keep your History course.</p>
<p>take:the internship
reason: this is not an option available at every school and besides the uniqueness it would lend to your application next year, it could also serve as a personally enriching experience in ways that another AP course could not. I think, assuming you take full advantage of the opportunity, that it could distinguish you from amongst the pool of over-achievers =)</p>
<p>^ thanks for the amazing advice. I do actually have the option to take Calculus BC, but it’s only offered one period and I have scheduling conflicts. would it look bad?</p>
<p>People who have done the internship got to mentor with heart surgeons and see live surgeries, so that’s pretty cool.</p>
<p>You’re very welcome! I am currently in the midst of scheduling my senior year schedule, as well, and I too am having some difficulty determining which classes will give me an edge in admissions while not staving off sleep altogether!</p>
<p>Actually, my high school only offers BC after a full year of AB. I wouldn’t worry, you are still [obviously] challenging yourself! I think your counselor could probably include a note about the scheduling conflict in your recommendation letter, though. </p>
<p>I’m very jealous of your internship option! Maybe I’ll broach the topic with my own guidance counselor (=</p>
<p>Ohhh. In that case, go with orchestra, internship, AP Latin, and AP Chemistry. I think chem will help you in college moreso than physics with your med school future in mind.</p>
would it look bad?</p>