<p>epiphany: That is my concern too as there is a definite fixed amount of time and you will need to devote it to all the activities.
I wanted that she drop AP Environmental Science and take music theory. But she insists on AP Env. Sc as it seems to be a requirment for Siemens.</p>
<p>Let her do it if she wants to do it. You are too controlling.</p>
<p>^^^: I don't think it has anyhting to do with controlling as if that is the case she would have signed up for what I wanted.
I'm just trying to give her feedback from other people so that she could be convinced an make her mind to do what is best for her.</p>
<p>She has to take Environmental for Siemens? That's a drag. I would have voted for music theory. Our school had it temporarily, then lost it, due to the talented teacher leaving. Major bummer. It was fabulous. </p>
<p>Yes, of course I agree with the poster who suggested letting her make her own decision, but I see nothing wrong with counseling a daughter. Gosh, that's a parent's role, No? (Our two cents; they can discard it, of course.) :)</p>
<p>let her take what she wants and make her own mistakes</p>
<p>If she starts with 6, is it fairly easy for her to drop one if it all turns out to be too much? I know in my school it would be very difficult, but it seems like epiphany's daughter did in hers, and if that's the case in your daughter's school, maybe she should give taking all 6 a try and make a decision when she can see the reality of it all.</p>
<p>I just finished my junior year and I'd say, yes, that is too hard. My school doesn't offer AP classes to juniors, but I had 4 honors classes and I was swamped with work. My best friend had 6 honors classes this year and I know how stressed out she was. Of course you want your child to look good for colleges but they also need to be a kid. You are only young once. I would never take that many AP classes, I only have 3 this upcoming year. Junior year is hard enough as it is (SATs, starting the college search, etc); having that many honors classes is tough. I am at the top of my class and have had straight A's throughout high school, and it was tough for me. But if your child can handle it, let them do it. I just hope that they don't regret it come September and it becomes a reality.</p>
<p>Another point to add is her ECs must complement her courses. Does she care about Environmental Science?
I think 11th grade is the toughest year because of some many things that pull a student in many directions, SAT1, SAT2, APs, ECs,drivers ed/drivers license, etc..
Mine only took 2 APs but she did well on them and they are nearly the toughest courses at her high school. She also pulled in 10-20 hours of work, this is the least stressful part of her schedule. In the end she did get one B in her weakest subject.</p>
<p>ParentOfIvyHope...you are the parent of an ivy hopeful, eh? well, the question you posed above is precisely why they would reject someone at an ivy..thank god your daughter isn't asking herself that question. her schedule is great an will help her a lot the harder the better...</p>
<p>Your daughter is a genius.</p>
<p>I know a kid at my school who is taking courses like your daughter. He took 5 APs soph year (while all the other sophs took 1), hes taking 6 junior year, and 6 more senior year.</p>
<p>He's gonna end up valedictorian just because he has so many more AP courses than everyone else.</p>
<p>^^^: My D is not going to be valedictorian. She is not the only one at her school with such schedule. Most students at her school took 1 AP in the Sophomore year, many took 2 Aps, some took 3 APs, few took 4 Aps, and 2-3 were eligible to take 5 APs (but not sure if they took 5). I'll be happy if she make it to the top 10% GPA wise. The school don't rank so won't know untill the next year. But since her course schedule is tough even at her school so I think her GPA might not in the top decile.</p>
<p>Since your school doesn't rank that's a positive and can give you a bit of lee way in being liberal with course selection. Pretty much, your daughter seems to be quite a bit like me. I took 5 AP's at a very competitive public (more than practically everyone else) and ended up with a bunch (AND I MEAN A BUNCH) of B's. (Yet if I'm lucky I'll be in the top 10% or barely outside it and our school doesn't rank so...) However, I did focus for my SAT's and SAT II's which I got a 2370 and 2 800's respectively. Also I expect at least 3 5's out of 4 AP exams taken. Guess we'll see if this is the right route. I'm just telling you, your daughter will become irritable and angry often if she takes the 7 AP's. The AP's do take a lot outta you. I wish your daughter luck.</p>
<p>I think it's amazing that kids are scoring 5's on BC calculus sophomore year. Just wow.</p>
<p>POIH, it's not good to go to a school that offers a lot of APs, she will be competing with kids at her school.
I did read in the GateKeepers, one girl from Gunn High school that took 6 APs vs the 15 APs that the school offers, she did not come out favorably in the college admissions game at Wesleyan(it's not an Ivy), the book says it's impressive compare to other school but not to her school.</p>
<p>^^^: It might be true as the average number of APs taken during the high school by a student at my D school hover around 5. So taking 6 APs through out the high school might not be considered as an achievement eventhough it might be considered impressive compare to other schools. But I think we need to consider this also that the student doesn't need to be a valedictorian at D school to get into top schools. So I think there are pros and cons of attending such schools.</p>
<p>no, 6 aps are no problem. I took 3 AP classes, self studied 3 APs, took the SAT (2330), SAT II Biology (800--and also self studied AP Biology-5), SAT II USH (800), SAT II Math II (800-joke, studied for a week), and 2 IB Standard level classes all in my Junior year. Passed with all A's and now number 1.</p>
<p>though i must admit, it was an intense year. sorry, no social life. lol. but i'm making up for that now.</p>
<p>^^^: J. Shi; you must be brilliant to achieve all these things and it might not be difficult to you but it will certainly be difficult to my D as she was not able to score 800 on her two SAT II without 6 APs.
Also taking the courses at her school will not be a piece of cake too as there is lot of work to do. Since you did self study for 3 APs; you did not feel the burden of the homework for 6 APs which can be very cumbersome.</p>
<p>haha, i never do homework. it's pure bs. sorry for your D. Does your school actually check homework? I learn better by actually studying, not doing mindless homework.</p>