Ideal balance of subjects for top colleges

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hey guys, I'm a current junior and have just recently begun the process of scheduling for next year. </p>

<p>As a result of various graduation requirements, I'm left with the following choice to make: I have to select two classes out of AP stats, AP psych, and Honors Spanish V (currently taking AP spanish 4). </p>

<p>From what I've heard neither AP psych nor AP stats commands much respect from admissions officers. I've also heard that a fourth year of foreign language in high school is highly recommended. So essentially: AP psych and AP stats, AP psych and Honors Span V, or AP stats and Honors Span V are my choices (along with the rest of my schedule - AP CS, AP Eng, AP phys, P.E., linear algebra @ a university).</p>

<p>Personally I'd probably prefer to take AP psych, but don't have a strong affinity for either course. I'm going in as a hard science major - likely biophysics - so neither really contributes toward my career goals. </p>

<p>tl;dr Basically I have two questions:
1. What does a 4th year of language add to the application, and is it worth it in my case? (consider that I have already taken AP Spanish 4.)
2. What will be looked upon more highly: AP Psych or AP stats? (consider that I will also be taking linear algebra, so my math requirement is fulfilled; if I don't take AP psych I will also take a one semester regular sociology class to fulfill my school's requirement.)</p>

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<p>A fourth year of language shows commitment and its pretty impressive. This fourth year would add vocabulary, as well as it would show admissions officers that you are well-rounded. If you took the AP exam and you got a 5, then there’s no point at taking it, seriously, because they would be more impressed that you were able to do what a senior should be doing as a junior, you know? So I’d advise you to take Psychology and Statistics.</p>