<p>I'm currently a freshman in high school so my 9th grade can't be changed anymore. here's my plan.</p>
<p>8th grade:
Algebra 1
Spanish I</p>
<p>Summer prior to 9th grade:
Geometry</p>
<p>9th grade:
English I Honors
Algebra 2 (my school doesnt offer honors level for math courses)
Biology I Honors
World History/Geography Part I Honors
Health/PE Grade 9 (2 credits of PE required for graduation)
Spanish II
Craft (this class is pretty much an art class, except you <em>craft</em> things instead of draw --- 1 fine arts credit required for graduation)</p>
<p>Summer prior to 10th grade:
Pre-Calculus
Health/PE Grade 10</p>
<p>10th grade:
English II Honors
AP Calculus BC (AP calc bc at my school is Calc I first semester and Calc II second semester.)
Chemistry I Honors
AP Physics 1
AP World History
Spanish III
Economics & Personal Finance (required for graduation)
STEM Explorations II (STEM = Science Technology Engineering Mathematics, an extra class you can take)</p>
<p>11th grade:
AP English Language & Composition
DE Differential Equations (DE = Dual Enrollment)
AP Physics C (Any AP physics c, bio, chemistry, or environmental science course is TWO classes because you have lab for it too + have a 90 minute class for it everyday)
AP Physics 2
AP VA/US History
Engineering Explorations I
STEM Explorations III</p>
<p>12th grade:
AP English Literature & Composition
AP Statistics OR Discrete Mathematics
AP Environmental Science
AP VA/US Government
Aerospace Technology
Engineering Analysis and Applications II
STEM Explorations IV</p>
<p>My school doesn’t offer calc 3. i asked one of the physics teachers at my school and they said the differential equations taught is only differential equations of a single variable so we don’t need to know calc 3.</p>
<p>What type of major are you looking at? That’s a pretty rigorous schedule, so I’m curious.</p>
<p>And in the same vein as Patton370, why differential equations and not linear algebra or calc 3 (from a college perhaps)? Single variable diff eq sounds strange to me, but I did the traditional Calc2->Calc3-> Linear Algebra & Ordinary Diff Eq path. </p>
<p>Lastly, I don’t know what type of student you are, but will you be able to get good grades with that plan? And will you have time for out of school activities? Sports, music, art, whatever will set you apart from all the other folks with perfect stats (I am assuming you are planning on applying to some rather competitive colleges/majors)</p>
<p>I think you need to watch out for taking things over the summer. Based on the classes you’re planning, it seems like you’ll understand the concepts, but if you’re taking them online, make sure you’re really on top of it all. Also, triple check with your school. My school said they’d accept an Hon Chem credit for a friend, she took the class, and is now retaking it because they changed their minds
Also, be prepared for your schedule not to work! Some people have that issue, and since you’re planning on doing some pretty un-ordinary things, try to schedule personally with your guidance counselor before 8th grade is over.
By AP Physics 1 and 2, do you mean B and C? Because I’m pretty sure your options are only B and C, unless I’m confused.
Do you fulfill all the prerequisites? Are you allowed to take Chem and Physics simultaneously? We’re not…and while I don’t expect this (you seem like a great student, based on what you’re taking), if you don’t make the appropriate grade, do you have a backup plan?
Are you sure you want to stop taking a language? I know you’ve taken up to three, but colleges won’t look at 8th grade years, so it’ll just look like two years. I’d stick it out for Spanish IV (if its on there and I missed it, sorry!)
Also, I’d advocate for Discrete Math over stats, since you seem to want to be some sort of engineer, based on your electives. Stats is generally seen as pretty easy.
Anyways, after taking these bajillion AP’s and DE’s, you’ll probably be left with two options: use all credits and possibly skip freshman year (cousin did this) or use some of your credits. I point this option out because if you’re going into a field like engineering or any math or science, pure or applied, you’re going to want an extremely strong base. Skipping all of these maths and sciences and substituting them for possibly sub-par AP classes (most AP’s at high school are held at a lower standard than real college classes aka they’re easier) might end with you forfeiting a strong understanding, though it depends on the quality, of course.
Overall, I’m super jealous that you’re able to take all these classes. Half of these aren’t offered by my school, or I can’t take them due to dumb prerequisites. Also, how are you taking these summer classes? I’ve looked at it but they’re pretty expensive.
Jeez Louise this was long, holy crows. Good luck! I hope this makes sense and is helpful. </p>
<p>louie412 makes some good points about the AP classes. I entered college with, I think, about 40 credits. I used every single last one of them, but in retrospect, it might have been better to redo a few. Since it seems like you are on the STEM track, go ahead and take the credits for things like English and History. It may be worth it to repeat some of the math and science though. AP versions, from what I saw, don’t always compare favorably with their college counterparts, and you’ll want to make your foundation as strong as possible. I rushed through my math classes and I had some trouble with upper division engineering classes (ugh fluid mechanics) since I didn’t learn calculus as well as I probably should have.</p>
<p>As for discrete math, I don’t know what field you’re looking to enter. I did aero engineering and I only took up until Partial Diff Eq, so no discrete math class for me. It might impress the admissions committee, but I don’t know any engineering disciplines that actually require it in the undergraduate level. I’ve already expressed my skepticism with the single variable diff eq, so I would take linear algebra, or try to find a calc three course to take.</p>
<p>I don’t think anyone can answer if that’s a good plan without knowing what your interests and goals are, and what kind of student you are. It might be a good plan for a hard working and mathematically talented student who’s absolutely determined to start an engineering degree with the most possible credits (and who understands that many of these may not transfer or actually be used), doesn’t care much about anything outside of math/engineering, doesn’t have extremely demanding extracurricular activities, and is planning to attend an engineering school which doesn’t have a foreign language requirement. For anyone else, I see some problems. Oh, also, you’re not really meant to take AP physics 1 and 2 AND AP physics C. </p>
<p>I should also add that is a very mathematically challenging plan. I suggest you talk to your math teachers and to older students in the classes you are looking at to make sure this plan is realistic for you to be successful. Are you the same caliber of student as those who are succeeding with these classes in your school now? You don’t want to start floundering. </p>
<p>I think that this is definitely a challenging schedule, but if you successfully pull it off will impressive to colleges. Based on the rigor of your schedule, you’re looking at quite competitive colleges. I think that they will appreciate another year of Spanish. Oh also as a warning: make sure you have room in your after school for EC’s and to prep for the SAT/ACT/whatever test you will take.</p>
