dropping BC calc

Applying to College
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<p>So here's the deal. I am having a horrible time this year with homework. And I haven't slept in forever, pretty much. About 4 hours of sleep total since this weekend. Only because I accidentally fell asleep twice.</p>

<p>My senior year schedule is currently:
AP BC CALCULUS
AP LITERATURE
AP CHEMISTRY
AP EUROPEAN (extra course, full year)
COLLEGE COLONIAL HISTORY (extra course, 1 semester...ending soon)
ADVANCED THEATRE 4
ADVANCED THEATRE PRODUCTION 3
THEATRE HONORS & INDEPENDENT STUDY
T.A. FOR THEATRE CLASS</p>

<p>Now, I have A's in all of my classes right now because I am really busting my a**... even have ~98-99%'s in Euro, Chem, and Theatre classes... *EXCEPT I have an 85% B in BC CALC. But I'm just so tired. Honestly, the class is so boring and there is just no energy or desire left in me to work for an A.</p>

<p>On top of this, I need to get a job BADLY. I am the only person in my family who is capable of holding at least a part-time job... both of my parents are unemployed.</p>

<p>I know if I get a job I will have even less time for homework and my theatre/film commitments. Thus, I was thinking of dropping BC CALC because I already have 5 credits of math and I took AB CALC already and got an A.
It also doesnt hurt to add that the people in my class are very very very arrogant. There is only one class for BC Calc at my school and they all think they're hot stuff. Also I want to go into film/theatre, definitely nothing that has to do with partial integration or whatever they're teaching me in Calc...</p>

<p>The only problem is, that would leave me with only science, history, and english core courses. No language and no math. And I applied to:
Harvard
Stanford
Columbia
UPenn
USC Film
NYU Tisch
BU</p>

<p>Any input on what I should do? I don't think I've ever hated a class so much and been so busy. And with a job I don't know if I'll just push myself over the edge...</p>

<p>Maybe this just really is insignificant, and I'm making a big deal over nothing. I just care a lot about my schoolwork, and I hate turning in stuff that I know is nowhere near the kind of quality of work I could be and should be doing.</p>

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<p>if u can't take it then drop it. but really talk to the teacher for what choice u should make. Make an informed decision. I'm thinking u should take AB then</p>

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<p>getting an 85% in bc calc isnt bad at all...im assuming your gpa is very high, so one b isn't gonna hurt you at all. especially because its still an ap class not a regular class. plus i think if you drop it now, colleges will look at that as worse than keeping it and struggling through (its still an 85%). but colleges would like to see that you are takin a challenging course....and that you are human.</p>

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<p>imiracle911 - already took AB Calc last year</p>

<p>pinkjewels06 - i know the grade isn't bad at all, i just dont want it to drop farther if i have a job on top of everything... but i see your point, i think they will like to see me continue with the course...
ahhh stupid math.</p>

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<p>I would drop it. Give yourself some time to yourself. Your health should come before any school class, especially one that you won't use in the future. And it's senior year. I don't think colleges will care, honestly. You don't want permanent bags under your eyes. Screw colleges, think of your own wellbeing first. I would drop. Seriously.</p>

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<p>if its killing you yes....but if your still on the edge with getting into some colleges you might want to reconsider.</p>