<p>What is the basic rule with these? Are they better than a regular class to adcomms? How many is too many in a single year? What if your school doesn't offer AP or "difficult" classes? Can you take say, two or three Directed Studies, but still appear motivated, or do adcomms think these are padding your schedule? My school doesn't have Physics or World History because the principal said there was too small of enrollment for them; therefore I have them for Directed Studies. I'm also faced with a pathetic Env. Geo. class that insults my intelligence: it's taught so that the bottom of the barrel students can understand it; that leads to complete lack of interest and motivation from me, as well as disruptive class time from students who are just there for the attendance. What is the rule of thumb to go by when you've used up every difficult class your school offers, and all that is left between you and a gym class is a Directed Study?</p>
<p>Sorry I'm of no help, but I'm also curious. I had no space to take Psychology and I'm interested in the subject so I am doing an independent study through my district. However, I once read that independent studies are looked down upon. So should I avoid putting it even though I do it on a weekly basis?</p>