<p>I am a senior in high school. I have already taken physical science (earth science as some call it), biology, and chemistry. I did not do that good in physical science or biology, but I did very well in chemistry. My worst subjects are math and science, therefore my chosen college major is far from math or science based. I am intending on majoring in international business or international political economy, and then going to law school. This is the first week of school and I am currently enrolled in physics and I am having an extremely difficult time with it, and it's only the beginning. I have read that you don't necessarily need physics if you aren't going to major in anything math or science related. None of the colleges I am looking at require it (University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Marquette University, University of Alabama, University of Kentucky, John Cabot University-Rome). Kentucky recommends 4 years of science credits but only requires 3. If I drop physics, I was thinking of taking marine science just to have 4 years of science credits. I am worried if I continue with physics, it will drastically drop my GPA. Is physics needed in my situation? I would love as many responses and opinions as possible. Thank you!</p>
<p>It’s highly recommended (physics is one of the “fundamental” science classes you should take along with chemistry and biology), but most colleges don’t technically require it. </p>
<p>Also, if you don’t take physics, it would be better to take an AP course in a subject you like than to take an easy science course.</p>
<p>Don’t know much about any of those schools specifically, but if you apply early to any of them they may not see any of your senior year grades–just the courses you’re taking. Physics looks a lot better than marine science.</p>
<p>my school doesn’t offer any science AP classes, only honors but only for biology and chemistry which I have already taken.</p>
<p>Bumping because relevant.</p>