ONE regular class all throughout high school

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hey,
I'm a junior in high school now, and I've had all honors and AP courses throughout my entire high school career with the exception of math.</p>

<p>I mean, if I apply to a school like Cornell ED for Philosophy or English Literature or something like that (non-math/science major), then won't it just look like I'm not fantastic at math and just "OK" when it comes to science (B's in science so far (except for this year, I have an A in Honors Anatomy and Physiology) and B's and one C in math) but I really excel in the other areas? I have all A+'s in every other class. Will it really have that big of an impact if I'll be a non-math/science major?</p>

<p>What if I self study AP Calculus AB/BC and get a great score on the AP exam?!</p>

<p>My Guidance counselor won't let me switch around or skip ahead on math courses, either. I guess the only shot I have of proving to the adcoms that I'm an adequate mathematician is by getting a good score on the AP Calc (self-study) exam and getting A's in Algebra II and Pre-Calc. </p>

<p>Any input?! Thank you very much :)</p>

<p>Sincerely,
Brooke Taylor</p>

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<p>No, I don’t think so. I’m not sure if an intro level math or science class is required for those majors. </p>

<p>If you study it and get a 4 or 5, that would be of much interest. Do it! :slight_smile: Your Algebra has to be rock solid however. I think you’ll do fine though.</p>

<p>Wow, your counselors are like mine…of no use and very reluctant. “You can’t do that.” etc. No persuasion will get them to change their minds.</p>