No science as a sophomore?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I may or may not be taking a science course as a sophomore (instead, another math class in its place). At our HS, Bio is the required science course as a sophomore but I was able to take it as a freshman, so I would be taking Chem as a sophomore. However, our school only offers regular Chem. My plan was to take Honors Chemistry over the summer for the required credit (it will be calculated into my GPA), take a 'year off' of science at school (while self studying APES and taking the test), and jump into AP Bio as a Junior. Will not having a science course as a 10th grader on my transcript hurt me in the long run? All of my other courses are the most rigorous possible. Thank you in advance =)</p>

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<p>What about physics? You can’t not take physics, physics is awesome.</p>

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<p>Well I’m not really sure… The only time I would be able to take it would be as a Senior, and I’d either take honors or reg (AP not offered). I’ll probably end up taking regular Physics with AP Chem but I have no idea as of now! Would not taking Physics work against me if my prospective major has nothing to do with math or science?</p>

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<p>Everyone should take physics for the top schools. Think of it this way: There will be a ton of humanities applicants just as qualified as you with physics, so it would put you behind all of them.</p>

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<p>Hmm, thanks! I will look into that but I’ll probably take it as a senior then. But back to the original question: how would not taking chemistry through my HS affect me?</p>

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<p>Take physics as a sophomore, you need to take 4 years science.</p>

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<p>I’ve also considered that as well. So taking a course over the summer for credit doesn’t count as a ‘year’? And will not taking Honors Physics be a bad thing? I am definitely not a science person hahah</p>

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<p>I am currently not doing a science this year, which is my junior year.</p>

<p>Although first semester next year I’m taking Honors Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus, and probably a second semester of Physics depending on my second semester schedule.</p>

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<p>Bump! 10char</p>

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<p>Bump anyone?</p>