<p>I'm currently a junior in high school and am just wondering if colleges look down on seniors who do not take a full schedule. For my senior year, I want to take just 4 periods (all APs) and have 4 periods for a job (need to pay for college).</p>
<p>All comments or suggestions are welcome. Thanks.</p>
<p>my gc told me not to do work-release. he said it would def. NOT be looked upon favorably by colleges. it's better to take some totally cheesy electives. talk to your gc about it--i almost guarantee he'll say the same thing. </p>
<p>i guess it looks to colleges like your first priority is not education, even if this is not true.</p>
<p>Usually, colleges will look down on a lighter courseload. It sounds as if you would only be taking classes during half of all periods available, which won't look good. If your family does need you to work to support the family, then you obviously need to do whatever is best for the circumstance. If you need to work, you need to work. If this job is not crucial, then you should take at least one or two more classes.</p>
<p>I see. I guess I'll go for a 6 period schedule then...</p>
<p>So it doesnt matter that the classes that I am going to take are not random electives, but actual high-level classes?</p>
<p><em>sigh</em> -__-</p>
<p>It may make a difference if you find work related to your proposed field, a paid internship-type of thing. Any possibility of that?</p>
<p>The real factor here is what kind of colleges are you talking about???</p>
<p>I'm thinking about NYU, UM-CP(in state), Carnegie Mellon, UPenn, and Stanford(my brother goes there). My first choice is NYU though.</p>
<p>I recommend you phone a financial aid counselor at any or several of your schools. They will help you gain a good understanding about how to estimate your financial aid need and what kind of award to expect. This might help you make an informed decision about working. If you feel more confident about the money and your parents also feel more informed I think you will see how working might help or not help you. Knowledge is power.</p>
<p>Still, dont slack off..</p>
<p>Uh...I'm pretty sure I am not slacking off considering I'm taking the highest level classes my school offers...</p>
<p>Anyways, thanks for everyones input. I talked with the business coordinator at my school about my situation and she said she can get me a paid accounting internship. So, all is well!</p>
<p>Sounds good, congrats to you.</p>