Dropping a class or two?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hey everyone! I'm a sophomore in high school, and my grades in Chemistry Honors (C+) and AP Computer Science (F) are really pulling down my GPA. I want to show colleges that I want to challenge myself but at the same time, have a decent GPA. </p>

<p>Would it look really bad to drop two classes at the semester break? I'm dropping AP Comp Sci 100% but I'm not quite sure about Chem H. My counselor said it would say "W" on my transcript next to AP Comp Sci, and I'd move down from Chem H to regular Chem. </p>

<p>Or should I just drop AP Comp Sci and stay in Chem H? I really want to drop out of Chem H because my teacher is just really tough on her grading style, labs, and tests. My senior friend said Chem H is even harder than his AP classes. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance everyone!</p>

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<p>A C+ doesn’t seem too hard to bring up - it can be remedied by a few good quizzes or one good test. Stick with H. Chem.</p>

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<p>Try sticking with Chemistry a little longer. Are you having a hard time with Chemistry?</p>

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<p>Ignore my last comment.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the replies preamble1776 and Animefan1998! </p>

<p>I just checked my grades right now, and my teacher added in some scores for a quiz we took before winter break and my grade dropped to a C. And yes, I’m really having a hard time in chemistry. :(</p>

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<p>Do you not understand the material? I’m in regular Chemistry right now as a sophomore, but it’s pretty easy. Have you tried using any online resources to help you?</p>

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<p>But yeah, for sure you should drop AP Computer Science.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I don’t really learn much in class and I just go home and self-study the class notes. I’ve tried some youtube videos before and they are alright.</p>

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<p>Have you tried Khan Academy?</p>