<p>So I'm taking 3 AP's this year: AP Calc AB, AP Chemistry, and AP English Language and Composition. I wanted to take AP Lang because I wanted to improve my writing. Many of his former students have praised him for his abilities to make everyone a better writer. I currently have an 80 in the class. I have a tutor for this course, and the tutor recently told me that I might not do well in this class because I'm just not writing at a level that will allow me to get a B or A on a paper graded by him. My best paper (out of 7) on the summerwork was a 73, and I worked hours on analyzing the text, organizing my thoughts, and writing the paper. I really want to stick with it, but I do not want to end up with a C in the course. If I plan to step down to Honors English 11, then I will take AP Psych instead, in order to have 3 AP's. It is still possible that if I drop the course, I may not be able to take AP Psych, and I will be down to 2 AP's. Will 2 AP's junior year suffice the requirements for schools like Stanford? Will dropping the course hurt my chances at Stanford?</p>
<p>Don’t want to seem rude or anything, but if you’re struggling in your AP English class, what makes you think you can handle an elite school like Stanford?</p>
<p>But also, assuming you haven’t submitted any applications yet, schools probably won’t even know that you switched classes.</p>
<p>Well, if I drop the course, I will have a “WF” or withdrawal failing as my final grade and will be calculated in my GPA and class rank. It will probably be on my college transcript. </p>
<p>Our AP English teacher is by far the toughest grader compared to other schools’ teachers. My friends from other districts gave my essay to their AP English teachers, and they said I deserved an A. </p>
<p>My counselor, club sponsors, and teachers have told me that I can probably get into Stanford and since my sister got in, she is trying to inform me as much as possible about what is important on my application.</p>
<p>If you’re going to have a failing grade calculated into your GPA and class rank then DON’T DO IT. Idk how many AP classes your school offers/how many you’re taking. But level of difficulty is based on how much you challenge yourself based on how many APs your school offers. Honestly, try for the B, but one C shouldn’t make a difference w/a straight A transcript. </p>
<p>Honestly, 2 APs junior year is nothing. You have a small advantage b/c your sister goes there, but it isn’t a huge factor.</p>
<p>Not trying to be mean, just reality. I know you probably don’t want to hear this, but there are a lot of other good schools out there. And I agree w/Hawk96. I have friends who go to top Ivies. Even the hardest high school teacher in the world for an AP class won’t be 10% of what a Stanford class is like. Now multiply that by 5, because those are the # of classes you’ll need per semester.</p>
<p>If you change your class after submitting your application, it may be a trouble as your admission may be related to the course rigorous or specific course you registered. If a student is admitted, he/she should ask the college if it is okay to drop a certain class without affecting the acceptance. My D is holding on the application until she is settled with the senior schedule with the counselor this week.</p>