So my school is kind of different in the sciences. Freshman year we take a general science course (super easy, honors class was a joke). In sophomore year, we take both ecology and biology which prepares us mainly for the state test in biology. That’s all the science we are required to take. I took chemistry this year, even though it’s not required. I’m not really a math/science person, so I did not register for any science class next year. Instead, I took a full-year calculus course. It’s basically one semester of dual enrollment calc and one semester of AP calc. The rest of my schedule includes APUSH, AP English Lit, and some classes at a local four-year college. I’m not sure exactly what college classes I am taking yet.
Will not having a science course hurt me even though I am not going into STEM? I have already taken above what my school requires and I am taking AP calc in the place of a science course. I really do not want to drop any of my AP courses, and the DE calc is a prerequisite for AP calc. Should I try to make it up by taking a college level science course? I also considered trying to self-study AP environmental science, as that is mostly just memorization. Will that be enough or will colleges rather see a physics course or more advanced science course?
When I asked my guidance cousenlor about senior year courses, she just said “well, I mean, you could really take any course you want. Whatever you want.” It was not much help. I already have my 4 science courses, but I’m not sure if I should take another or not. Any advice?
