<p>So as my user name suggests, I'm a rising junior. I'm trying to choose what courses I should take for next year. I already take French, but I'd really like to take Latin as well. As a rising junior, I have the choice between science (I would do physics) or an extra foreign language. I want to be a journalist, so I think Latin would be more helpful. Physics isn't really necessary for a career in journalism. What do you guys think?</p>
<p>I believe that as a junior you should still be taking science, that at least the intro HS levels of bio, chem, and physics are part of getting a good high school education. I also understand that regardless of your intended college major, colleges want to see you taking science and a language next year.</p>
<p>I would have to agree… good colleges want to see that you’ve taken at least three years of hs science. It’s hard not to be able to “do it all”. I think Latin is a wonderful, and certainly helped me in both the sciences and the verbal portion of the SAT’s. You can do some homestudy Latin over the summer. Latin I is easy enough and you can find some great texts. A friend of mine who homeschools, as well as my son’s bs, both us the “Ecce Romani” series. You can find it at Barnes & Noble.</p>
<p>As I recall you’re attending Middlesex… Most students at MX take four years of science and as I recall a minimum of three years is required so make sure to check with your advisor or contact the school.</p>
<p>My mistake, this is from the MX website Science
All students must take at least two full years of laboratory science, and they are strongly advised to take three years of laboratory science. For the purpose of this requirement, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Studies are considered laboratory sciences.</p>
<p>My response
However, most colleges and Universities want to see at least three years of Science and many want four. Therefore, it maybe wise to take at least three years. Good Luck</p>
<p>I would take Latin. It is the basis for all of the European languages. One of the SAT score reviews stated that kids who took Latin did 10 - 20% better than others on the vocab part. </p>
<p>If you need/want physics, you can do it in college. </p>
<p>Looking different. Part of getting into college is “being different” (but doing it well). Aceing Latin as well as another foreign language will help much more than doing physics.</p>