Hey guys I’m new here so don’t criticize me if I made a mistake. My apologies. Anyways, this is my junior year schedule. Is it rigorous enough? I’m aiming for Cornell and Yale. How am I looking course wise? Am I on the right path? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP English and Composition
AP World History
Honors Precalculus
Honors Spanish 4
Gym/Health
Senior Year Planned Schedule:
AP Physics C
AP Calculus BC
AP Human Geography
AP English Literature
AP Spanish Language
AP Physics 1
Gym/Health
Astronomy
I’m not saying anything on chances; I’m 15. Anyway, people need SAT/ACT scores, GPA, and ECs to chance you, not just your classes. Just though I’d let you know!
Your approache seems to be “everything but the kitchen sink” approach to APs, as demonstrated by having Physics D AND Physics 1 in your senior schedule…
AP Chem and AP Physics 1 junior year, AP bio and AP Physics C, if you reall want all 4, but it’s a bit overkill - you certainly aren’t expected to “double up” both years.
Same idea: AP English Lit is to future humanities majors what AP Calc BC is to future stem major. It’s reading intensive: do you love the classics, are you really into reading?
I’d keep AP Physics C and Calc BC (as you’re obviously looking for Stem), AP Human Geography (because you’ll need a fun, easy class with such a schedule) and AP Spanish (because Yale will expect it).
Remember that your senior year, preparing applications is akin to having an extra class: schedule an “easy, fun” class that you’re genuinely excited about, one that may be a bit unexpected for you (expect to discuss what subjects you love, so beside “science”, being able to include home economics, or stage design, or current events… would make you a bit more unique while giving you a much-needed break.)
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AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
AP English and Composition
AP World History
Honors Precalculus
Honors Spanish 4
Gym/Health
Senior Year Planned Schedule:
AP Physics C
AP Calculus BC
AP Biology
AP Human Geography
AP Spanish Language
Gym/Health
Fun class