Is it strange for an ambitious student to not take an AP class freshman or sophomore year?

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<p>I’d put the Creative Writing off until Junior or Senior Year. It makes sense on so many levels:

  1. you have room to take an AP
  2. You can continue writing on your own and will have a larger body of work before taking Creative Writing
  3. You can read more great writers… this is essential. If you have read widely, when your teacher begins discussing descriptions you will remember that great story by Somerset Maugham and his/her comments will mean more.
  4. You will have more maturity. It takes a lot of maturity to accept other people’s criticism. And it takes tenacity to rewrite your work multiple times until it truly reflects what you wanted to say.</p>

<p>As to which AP class, I’d suggest you take Govt as it’s your preference. But if you love the Human Geography teacher, I’d also consider that. A teacher with a passion can make just about any topic interesting.</p>

<p>Good luck. </p>