No 4th year of Math?

Applying to College
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<p>Hello, I am currently taking a overly rigorous schedule consisting of AP English Lit., AP Physics C, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, AP U.S Government and Spanish 3. On top of all that, I have 2 varsity sports that occupy a lot of my time, and are considered classes by themselves. I go to school at around 6:30-6:50AM everyday and leave after practice at around 6PM.</p>

<p>Anyway, I just took my first AP Statistics and felt that I got completely overwhelmed(Probable D+). My teacher does not curve or drop tests, and we only have 3 tests per semester, including a tough final( no quizzes and trivial homework points). Previous students said his class was extremely tough, and after my performance, I agree. I am considering dropping this class from my schedule. I believe I already have 4 years of Math, since I took Algebra 2 during the summer so I could take Calc AB last year, which I got an A+ and a 5. </p>

<p>I am applying to top 20 schools+ UC's. Considering I have already finished Calculus and taken a summer of Algebra 2 to get ahead, would schools look down on not doing math my senior year, even though my schedule is still rigorous?</p>

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<p>Hmm, I think so.</p>

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<p>Personally, I think folks put waaaaaaaaayyyyy too much emphasis on AP courses. Unless, you are gaining 20+ college credits, you are still graduating in 4 years. Also, in many cases, business, engineering and science majors will count AP Statistics because it is not calculus-based.</p>

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<p>AP statistics is supposed to be one of the easy math courses (compared to AP calculus)…</p>

<p>Having completed AP calculus (even if just AB) should count for more than 4 years of math, since the 4th year of math in high school is nominally precalculus.</p>

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<p>AP Stats is generally considered one of the easiest APs, probably after Enviro, Human Geography, Psych, and maybe Gov.</p>

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<p>Will your HS let you drop a class at this point?<br>
I think there is a good argument here that you have completed plenty of math classes and that you need a little space in your schedule to handle everything else adequately.</p>

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<p>Yes, I can still drop, but I only have til Friday to decide.</p>