<p>I am currently a sophomore taking the following courses:
(no AP classes were offered to sophomores this year)</p>
<p>Chemistry
Algebra II/Trig
English II
Spanish II
Global History II
Chorus
Marine Biology</p>
<p>My overall average for the first quarter was a 98.6 out of 100 and my current average for quarter two is a 99.6 out of 100. </p>
<p>This is my projected junior year schedule:</p>
<p>AP Biology (I wasn't going to take this class, however I recently found out that my favorite teacher will be conducting it. Although biology does not interest me much, I would love to take another class with this specific teacher. However, I have no idea what to expect in terms of homework, tests, and the AP test itself. I have heard that this is a brutal class.)
Pre-Calc (not too worried about this class)
AP Lit (I am a prospective English major, so this class doesn't worry me.)
Spanish III (easy 100)
AP Gov (seems like a very interesting class, however I have heard that the homework load is brutal)
US History (should be a relatively easy class)
Chorus (fun class, easy 100)
Physics (should be fairly easy)
Physics Lab/AP Bio Lab</p>
<p>This is the most rigorous schedule available as my school is extremely small and does not offer a myriad of AP courses.</p>
<p>Is this a manageable schedule for junior year? My only concern is that my school does not weight AP classes, so if I do not get A's this will be reflected in my overall GPA. I am currently ranked number 1 in my class and I am afraid that this may change next year since some kids are sticking to a non-AP pathway for easy 100's. Is taking AP's worth the possibility of losing my number 1 standing? Will colleges look up to or down on this decision? Also, will I have enough time for these AP classes? I am also an active member of many organizations:</p>
<p>Editor of the school newspaper--takes up an hour each week
Member of Interact--takes up two hours each week
A cappella member--takes up an hour each week
Softball player--takes up from 3 to 7 hours each school day from March to May
Drama club member (lead in the high school musical)--takes up 10 hours a week from around October to February </p>
<p>All of these activities are very important to me and I am not willing to give any of them up. Will I have enough time to balance all of these extracurriculars with AP classes? </p>
<p>Currently, my college list includes:
Yale, Cornell, Princeton, Brown, Dartmouth, Elon, William and Mary, Davidson, Furman, Gettysburg, Bucknell, Williams, and Boston College.
I am aware that admittance to any of these schools will require top grades and lots of dedication. I am a perfectionist and an extremely hard worker, never giving up until I have attained my goal.</p>
<p>Does my junior year schedule seem to be on the right track toward success? Any suggestions? Also, advice on managing my AP classes would be much appreciated.</p>
<p>Thank you for taking your time to answer!</p>
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