<p>I'm currently enrolled in AP physics for this year. However I really don't want to take it and I absolutely hate the subject. Not to mention it will undoubtedly cause me a great deal of pain and suffering this year as a senior. Physics has nothing to do with my intended major in the least bit which will either be english or film. Yet I've been told if I don't take it it will be detrimental to my chances of admission to my colleges of choice which include Brown, Yale, northwestern, Dartmouth just to name a few. Also I'm already taking 5 other APs this year besides physics and without physics i'll have a total of 10 aps for my high school career. So basically my question is if I drop out of AP physics and don't take another science or take Ap Psychology will my chances of getting into my schools be hurt?</p>
<p>"it will be detrimental to my chances of admission to my colleges of choice which include Brown, Yale, northwestern, Dartmouth "
The above is true. Top colleges like these want to see that you have taken the most rigorous courses available AND they also want to see 4 years worth of science. So if you want to be competative keep the Physics. Are you taking AB or BC?</p>
<p>I'm taking AB calculus. So does that mean if I don't stay with physics I'll take a big hit in my chances?</p>
<p>Yes for highly competative colleges like Brown/Yale/Dartmouth, NU you would . But you should also talk to your CC about what he would recommend for classes, because you will be evaluated within the context of your school. All things being equal, if other seniors are taking those classes, or what constitutes the " most rigorous courseload" at your school and you are not, you won't be as strong a candidate. Remember, the average chances of acceptance for ANYONE at those colleges are less than 10-15% , so you MUST have some match/ safeties on your list as well. The most selective colleges are a "match" for no one.</p>