Hi future Techers I’m currently a sophomore in New Jerseyl and I am taking the following courses
Honors English II
Chinese I
US History I
Honors Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry (I took algebra II over the summer)
Honors Chemistry
Wind Ensemble (Honors Band basically)
Gym/Drivers Ed II
My question was how would you guys review my course choices for junior and senior year and see how they would help or keep me from getting in my dream college.
Ap Calc BC
Ap Calc BC (Double Blocked in my school)
Ap Chem
Honors Physics
Gym/Health III
Honors English III
Chinese II
Ap Stat
Ap physics C (Mechanics and EM are taught together in my school)
Gym/Health IV
Honors English IV
Wind Ensemble
Chinese III
Honors US history II
This is my first post on here so Im sorry if I did something wrong please feel free to correct me
Any advice would be appreciated have a good day everyone
Junior/senior year schedules look good. The only change I would consider is replacing one of your senior classes with an advanced math class (multivariable calc, linear algebra or differential equations). Most high schools don’t offer, so you may need to take at your local junior college. Good luck!
Thanks for the info! I will look into those types of classes. What EC’s or other activities would you recommend for a rising junior like me? I would be open to internships and other research opportunities over the summer or after school.
An internship/research is good if you do them in areas of personal interest to you. There is a link to a powerpoint presentation identifying the various programs - see http://saratogascience.■■■■■■■■■■/summer-programs.html. I would pursue EC’s that provide you deeper involvement in your areas of interest. For example, if you are into comp sci, participate in hackathons. If you are into engineering, participate in robotics. The answer to recommending EC’s will vary depending on your interests.
What programs would be helpful to a future chemistry or physics major in your opinion?
All of the APs you listed above would help. Caltech does not admit by major, and besides, core is a thing.
Oops I forgot about that thank you!
I don’t think you can go much wrong with course selection as long as you challenge yourself with your courses
What do you think about taking more advanced math classes at local places?