<p>I'm a sophomore. This is my transcript so far... Q: Should I take Alg.2 & Chem over the summer, so that I can take more advanced math/science next year? </p>
<p>Frosh- 3.4 UW GPA
H Hist.
H English
Spanish 2
Gym 1/2 yr, Health 1/2 yr
Fashion & Design
Algebra 1
CP Phys. Science</p>
<p>Soph- Either 3.6 or 3.7 UW GPA
H English
H Civics 1/2 yr, H Hist 1/2 yr
H Spanish 3
Health
H Geo
H Bio
Speech 1/2 yr (public speaking)
Contemp. Issues 1/2 yr</p>
<p>Junior-
AP Comp. & Lit.
AP US
H Spanish 4
Creative Writing 1/2 yr</p>
<p>-Unsure of what else I should take... Guidance, please?</p>
<p>I am very interested in Tufts. My extra-curriculars & summer classes/internships are quite strong. I'm also really interested in Princeton & Yale. My freshman yr was horrible, I know. How can I redeem myself?</p>
<p>I would get involved a lot with the community and do something really big that sets you apart and shows your passion. I would take those classes over the summer because harder classes always look good lol. Also try getting all A’s and perfect SAT/ACT scores. I would recommend taking classes at slyvan or something.</p>
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<p>if math isn’t your strong point i wouldn’t take it over the summer, especially with chem. however, you are significantly far behind in math. i took algebra 2 my freshman year… you’ve taken some interesting classes, though, which is good because it could suggest a desire for knowledge that isn’t just the run of the mill ap kid.</p>
<p>Theblu: I’m not “significanty far behind” at my school. Kids on the honors track take Alg 2 in sophomore yr, and regular kids take it in their junior year. Thanks, but since math isn’t my strong point shouldn’t I use the summertime to my advantage and get ahead?</p>
<p>If you can handle the compact nature of a summer math course, I do recommend doing Algebra 2 during summer. However, it is never a good idea to take multiple summer courses for grades, especially if the information in the summer classes are fundamental for next year courses, Ex. Pre-Calculus and AP Chemistry. Basically try choosing one class you’re particularly interested in taking rather than two, it’ll dramatically lighten the summer load. You’ve got to enjoy your summer too!</p>
<p>P.S
I suggest reviewing a bit of Algebra if you plan on taking it during summer. You might also want to review Algebra 2 after you finish the course during your vacation so you can retain the information- this will come in handy for future math courses!</p>
<p>I would take Algebra 2 over the summer. Considering I am about to finish up the school year, with both classes in my schedule. I would’ve much rather avoided taking them both at the same time. My Chem was VERY math oriented, I’m not sure why, but it honestly felt like a second math class, with all the equations and such. It got to the point where I was actually doing Algebra 2 math in Chem for a few days. </p>
<p>Algebra 2 is more work as well, at least at my school. Chem I could just float by, but it was a pain with “two math classes”.</p>
<p>Take the Algebra 2 over the summer, make your life a little simpler.</p>
<p>Thanks alot for your replies! Ok, so I’ll (hopefully) be able to take Alg. 2 … The only courses I’ve found so far cut into October! </p>
<p>So I guess that next year, I’ll take double science…H Chem & Physics or something</p>