<p>So basically, 2nd semester, I'm considering dropping an AP foreign language class. I'm going to take the regular 4th year level of that class instead. Will this have a huge effect on my college admissions chances (the UCs)? Even if I tell them I still plan to study on my own and take the AP test and stuff?</p>
<p>Thanks,
dmission</p>
<p>I'm not sure how it will affect your chances- it will probably look bad and you should have a good reason for dropping the class. Telling them that you plan to study independently probably won't make your chances any better, or make you look any better... Not positive, but that's how I see it.</p>
<p>Would it look worse than If I'd justtaken the regular class, not ap?</p>
<p>bump (10 char)</p>
<p>why would you drop the class but still take the AP test?</p>
<p>well, the class is easy for me and i have a solid A, but I just can't stand the teacher anymore</p>
<p>Depending on how bad the situation with the teacher is (something minor v. something serious like personal attacks or discrimination), it would look better if you just stayed in the class.</p>
<p>Who Looks Better
Student A: took half year AP and half regular
Student B: took regular all year</p>
<p>Does it even matter if I'm already rated as "slight reach" for UCLA?</p>
<p>I'm not sure if it's a big deal, but adcoms will wonder why you dropped out of an AP course half-way through with a good grade. You'd think they'd think A was better because they know you can do the AP work, but I don't know how much their perception of the drop will hurt you.</p>
<p>How would a UC admissions person even know what you end up dropping or not second semester? Your application is done and turned in, they will make an admissions decision, and if you get in, you will send them a transcript at the end of spring semester. The main reason that they ask for the transcript is make sure you don't bomb next semester. If you get an A in the regular level language class, I can't see this impacting your admission at all.
(On the other hand, senioritis and a bad grade in the class of a teacher you are sick of, that's a problem.)</p>
<p>Only thing I'm worried about, is that they want us to update them with any schedule changes right away, so it might affect admission? (It says they take rigor into account)</p>
<p>When you applied to UCLA, you had to list your schedule for the entire year, and you had to agree that you would inform the school if any changes are made to that schedule. If you drop the AP course, and you assume that all's well because you'll still get an A in the regular foreign language class, UCLA can (and very likely will) deny your admission in June when they get your final transcript that doesn't show AP.</p>
<p>I've had students who have changed their schedule for the second semester get into UCLA and Berkeley, and I've had students who've changed their schedule be denied at UCLA and Berkeley. But if you don't let them know about the change, you're setting yourself up for getting in and then being denied admission.</p>
<p>I had a similar case</p>
<p>I dropped the class</p>
<p>notify the school, explain them a reasonable, logic situation</p>
<p>and they'll understand,</p>
<p>I don't think it would hurt you a lot, but I'd still recommend staying in the class. Better than Option A or B is Option C: stay in the class, and continue to get an A. Now, while I know you've heard this a million times, it's true. If you can deal with the teacher somehow (unless, like previously said they are threatening or really being somehow disruptive to your life), it will look better. But in the end, do what you think is best for you and your year. Don't ruin senior year with a class that you can't stand. </p>
<p>Good Luck! :)</p>