<p>I'm going to go into an English major, so I don't think that science is that important for me; I'm thinking of dumping it for Journalism. I've taken Honors Biology and Chemistry so far. </p>
<p>I know that only two years of science courses are required for UC/CSU schools, but does anyone know if this is the same for Ivy League as well?</p>
<p>Anyone know if it's smart to not take AP science courses during my junior and senior year?</p>
<p>in general if ur shooting for ivies its best to show overall course rigor in every core subject...imo, i would say do it if you thought there was a chance you could pull it off.</p>
<p>X number of years are required may fly at the UCs and CSUs, but not at most colleges of equal selectivity as, say, Cal Berk. Sure, they may not require it, but most applicants, I'd wager, have more than the requirement. Take physics. Most colleges expect the "big 3": Bio, chem, physics.</p>
<p>I did something like you're suggesting. If you're not a science person, take Journalism. Take a class that you have a true interest in. It looks way better than some science class you don't care about--and shows interest.</p>
<p>You're not required to take AP science.</p>
<p>whoops double post</p>
<p>Science makes you smarter; Journalism...I have no idea</p>
<p>definitely go for the 3rd year in science I'd advise, as many colleges (even though they don't require it), advise for students to have at least 3 years (biology, chemistry, and physics). You don't need AP science necessarily, even for ivy league (if your course load is strong enough as is). </p>
<p>I am a projected intl. affairs major, nothing to do with science either. I chose not to take science senior year-i'd advise you to take something that interests you in relation to your projected major instead of a 4th year in science.</p>
<p>As folks here have said, take the science, you need it for your record and mental enhancement.</p>
<p>You can always take your field of interest when you get to college. Most college admission books suggest taking 4 year of science which includes Chemistry/Physics/Bio for top colleges. In my DD's case, she took 4 years of science but she did not have room for Physiscs. She also took 4 years math. Her declared major is in humanities.</p>
<p>Whether or not it is explicitly stated, admissions offices at the Ivies and most highly selective northeastern schools expect four years of math, science, history/social studies, English and a foreign language. Can you be admitted without 4 years in one of these core subjects? Yes, it does indeed happen. The odds of admission are so stacked against potential Ivy applicants, however, that I don't believe it is in the interest of MOST students to take less than the 20 units noted above.</p>
<p>i think the suggestions about 4yrs of every subject are just suggestions...use your own judgement in choosing what you want to take. if you're not going into science, then don't take that many science classes</p>
<p>check the schools your interested in, Majority will say either required which you have no options, </p>
<p>They may say suggest, well take that as a big hint.</p>
<p>I know of a child that decided to forgo the 4th year of Math, it SEVERLY and I mean severly limited her college choices. She wasn't even a candidate to apply, and it was an instate public school.</p>
<p>Take at least 3 years of science, and if you don't want an extra science your senior year thats fine. But if you want to go to a top UC you need to EXCEED the requirements not just meet them.</p>
<p>If you're planning on taking 5 AP's senior year and have already done bio/chem/physics in the first three years and HATE science....is it all right not to take a science even for applicants to the top colleges (Ivies, NESCAC schools, etc)</p>
<p>I'm in the same boat as the OP. I absolutely detest science. I've taken bio, chem, and physics already, and the only viable options in my senior year are environmental science (which is a joke in my school) and AP Bio (which is merciless). Since I'm an English person and have demonstrated both in school and out my abilities (numerous awards, EC's, editorship position on newspaper, etc.), I opted to take AP Psych which is a "softer" science and is something I'm generally interested in.</p>
<p>not very for English major</p>