I’m going into my junior year in high school and I want to attend the university of Washington or possibly Montana state university. I eventually want to be a doctor of some sort.
I can’t decide on my schedule. The classes I’m planning on taking are :
AP US history
AP literature / English
AP psychology
Accelerated pre-calculus
Accelerated chemistry
CNA
CNA is certified nursing assistant and will take up a block of 2 periods. At my high school we have a 7 period day. My dilemma is that I am considering taking a release period meaning I’d go home one period early every day. I would likely use this period to get homework done. For extra curriculars, I volunteer at the local hospital 8 plus hours a month and am planning on being in multiple clubs. If I were to take a release period I would drop AP psychology and take it senior year instead. My biggest question is would I still be able to get into UW and other competitive colleges if I only take two AP classes and a release period, or should I just tough it out and take a full course load and 3 AP classes? Will taking a release period look lazy?