Rigor of senior year

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Does the course rigor of your senior year matter?
Should I take difficult classes that require more work and time or should I take less so that I have more time for college applications? Will colleges care that much about senior year? Will they make exceptions for a less rigorous courseload? </p>

<p>I'm going to take 3 AP classes next year (senior year) - AP Calculus, Physics B and Spanish. Will I be able to handle it? I will also have about 4 other classes to take with it although one is only half year. That means I'll have study hall for 3/4 of the year.</p>

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<p>Absolutely your senior year matters. However, if you’re taking three AP’s, you’re fine. That’s plenty. Of course, my school only has 4. So three sounds like a lot.</p>

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<p>Of course they care… They require a mid-year report from you and WILL use your grades in their decisions. First semester of senior year is still VERY important.</p>

<p>Second semester isn’t used in decisions, but they may rescind you if you drop classes or get Cs or lower.</p>