Hmm...Should I do it???

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<p>Right now I'm a freshman in High School taking Algebra II. I took it as an 8th grader, but we didn't get far enough in the book for many to go to Geometry. I have about a B in the class. I know I can get an A but I'm really just procrastinating and then trying to balance out with Honors Biology. I was thinking about doubling up and taking Honors Geometry Planes and Solids as well. There are many benefits and a couple of consequences in doing so. </p>

<p>If I take it and Pass:</p>

<p>I will complete my school's Honor/A.P. curriculum(A.P. Calc and A.P. Statistics, and a few other electives). </p>

<p>Actually, if I do this, the first benefit won't even be an option anymore. I'm applying to imsa(IL Math and Science Academy) and this will 'improve' my chances of acceptance. </p>

<p>It will also help my SAT score because I HAVE to take them in the winter/spring for admission to IMSA. </p>

<pre><code>If I'm accepted to IMSA(notice how it all ties together lol), then taking Geometryn will hopefully help me on the placement exam there and I won't have to take it again.

Also, if I don't go to IMSA then taking and getting an A in Geometry will put me ahead of EVERYONE(well except about two people) in the freshman class because I will be taking the most weighted classes.
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<p>There are also a precaution...</p>

<pre><code> In the case that I don't do well, I might have to take the class pass/fail and not have it factored into my g.p.a. or drop the class altogether.
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<p>Looks like you haven't got much going against you, so yeah, I'd take it :) Good luck.</p>

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<p>If you take Geometry and get out of that class through the entrance exam, it'll save you a LOT of headaches, so I hear.</p>

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<p>You're taking Algebra II before Geometry?</p>

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<p>I tested into highest math when I matriculated into my high school so I took geometry freshman year. It was just how it all worked in the math system there. By the time I was supposed to take the SAT I had forgotten everything from Algebra I and Geometry and Algebra II that I had learned from 8th to 10th grade.</p>

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<p>It sounds like you should go for it.</p>

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<p>So.. basically geometry is good for you. Just so you know, I don't remember the IMSA placement test having a great deal of geometry.</p>