<p>Let me begin by pointing out that I have a horrible math teacher. In the two years that I have had her, I have learned absolutely no math from her - all of the math I know is from self-studying simply to pass her tests. I can no longer stand sitting in class and wasting my time, so I want to drop the math (this year I am taking Calculus) and study on my own (I looked at online/local AP credit courses, but they're all so expensive!). I am very confident in my self-study habits, as I've done this before with several other subjects and did pretty well in them.</p>
<p>What I'm afraid of, however, is that dropping the math in the middle of my senior year will not look good on my transcript. Also, there's no way to prove to the college that I am effectively studying on my own. Credit online classes are too expensive so I can't put that down. What should I do? I mean, I feel that sucking it up and staying in the class is probably best, but I've had absolutely enough with it.</p>
<p>You are probably best at sucking it up and staying in the class. I know this is a terrible thing to think about, but in the long run it might be best.</p>
<p>Are you sure your school won't pay for an online AP class for you? Most do.</p>
<p>I'm taking an AP class online and my school paid the "tuition" and for the textbook. Look into it, it sounds like you're a more individual learner, like meeee.</p>
<p>I wish I could drop Calc. But I just suck at it, I couldn't do it alone. But my teacher is a dragonlady too. Bleh.</p>
<p>^^ I was going to ask my school, although I'm not too sure who I should ask. Does your school already have an AP program? Mine does, so I'm not sure if they'll actually support my decision. Also, is it too late in the year for that?</p>
<p>I've never heard of a school paying for on-line courses that they offer as a regular style class just because you don't want to take it. Our school allows you to take classes at a local junior college but that has to be approved and they ask why you can't just take it at the high school like everyone else.</p>
<p>No, it's not too late. Especially if second semester hasn't started.</p>
<p>My school does have a small AP program, but it only covers a few classes. Even if your school is *****y about it, explain your situation and maybe they'll arrange for you to self-study and take the class online.</p>
<p>Have you already been admitted to some colleges? If so, before you drop ANY course, make sure to contact each school and ask them how it may affect your offer of admission. As you know, offers of admission are provisional, and based on the assumption that you will complete (and pass) the courses you indicated when you applied. However, many colleges will work with you if you do need to drop something IF they are informed before the decision is made. So it is always best to ask up front to avoid unpleasant surprises later. Colleges are less likely to be concerned with electives being dropped or changed than they are with core academic courses like math.</p>
<p>If you have only sent out applications, and haven't yet been admitted, I'd still recommend contacting each school you've applied to before deciding whether to drop the course, for the same reasons as above. It is best to have ALL of the information before you make this decision, so you are not assuming it won't matter when it might to some schools. Frankly, I'd rather sit out a dull class than risk any chance of an offer of admission being rescinded, so get the facts up front. </p>
<p>I do know of cases where colleges have threatened to rescind their offers of admission after a student dropped math senior year, and know of at least one case where the offer actually was rescinded over the summer. So, be safe, not sorry.</p>
<p>Which situation is worse - doing badly (Cs and maybe low Bs) in a math class or dropping it? My low grade is mainly due to homework issues and a missed test but hopefully I can try to work with the teacher to fix it.</p>