Pass or Fail Classes and Alternative Grading Options

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<p>Hello, and thanks in advance for responding to this question:</p>

<p>Do colleges look negatively on Pass/Fail classes, because with 3 APs in my current semester and 2 in my next, I believe that my workload is pretty substantial. However, I still want to pursue my 6th class as I deem it relevant to my future major. I know that I won't get the best of grades but I'm not using the smokescreen of this option to cover myself if I slack off. </p>

<p>Instead, I want to know how colleges perceive these types of classes because I generally tend to allocate more of my time towards my other classes, thus leaving my 6th class with less time but equal effort.</p>

<p>Would dropping the class be better than taking a pass/fail?</p>

<p>BTW, I'm a senior and improving, or at least protecting my GPA is an issue in play too. I'm not coasting by with easy classes and intend to excel this year to keep a common upward trend in grades and rigor going.</p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

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<p>What exactly do you mean by pass/fail classes? </p>

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<p>Pass/fail is fine if you really want the class. If your HS allows it then go ahead.</p>

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<p>One pass/fail class in the history of your entire high school record is not a problem.</p>

<p>@Ctesiphon‌ some high schools will let you opt to change the grading on a class you’re currently taking (just like college). If you take it pass/fail, C or above is listed as pass, F is obviously fail, D depends on high school (I believe my high school did not consider a D a pass).</p>