<p>I signed up for some that i self studied, however, someone from the administration tried to prevent me from self studying because they viewed it as "pointless" (unnecessary credits). However, i wanted to take them because they were topics that interested me and i wanted to take tests that demonstrated my knowledge in areas...and idk, that person made me feel like i was wasting my time trying to take other exams solely out of interest. i signed up for relatively easy exams, but they were still subjects that i was passionate about. do you think it was pointless for me to sign up for them just out of that reason? (and as students, we're required to pay for our own exams. the district doesn't contribute so it isn't because they wanted to save money. )</p>
<p>No, it isn’t pointless. My school is super competitive, so the counselors always do this. They think it will help lessen competition/pressure on the students.
If you’re really passionate about the subjects, take them anyways. I think it’s just that the administration is forced to take this viewpoint for the good of the school, but that doesn’t mean it’s always good for you.</p>
<p>if u want to just self study looks good on college apps</p>
<p>You’re definitely not wasting your time. You should be able to place into higher classes in that subject once you get to college if you score well, so that is one bonus. </p>
<p>I don’t think it’s pointless to take an exam or self-study something you’re interested in, but if they keep giving you a hard time about it, tell them you’re trying to earn enough credits to graduate from college in 3 years. My sister did that because she had enough APs, and it saved her $20000+</p>
<p>And it does look good on college apps. </p>
<p>But if they are going to let you take it anyways (and they were just suggesting that you not…not saying you can’t) then I don’t really think you have a problem. Go for it :)</p>
<p>My counsellors say that. </p>
<p>Just say to yourself: “Those counselors probably got B’s or lower when they were in high school so their advice would totatlly not apply to me.”</p>