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<p>I am currently a sophomore in high school. Last year I took English, World History, Latin, Biology, Physical Science, Algebra 2, and Band. This year I am currently taking Modern American History, English, AP Chemistry, Latin, Pre-Calc, and Band. All my classes (except band and AP Chem) are accelerated, or "honors". </p>

<p>I am planning on taking AP English Language, AP Statistics, Band, Latin, and Accounting Junior year and AP English Literature, AP Calculus, Band, and Photography Senior year. (Is it fine that I will only take 3 years of Latin?). Also, I have to take AP U.S Government and Politics (instead of Civics) either Junior or Senior year, where ever it fits in my schedule.</p>

<p>I'm trying to decide what to take for History and Science. I really don't need to take any more sciences to graduate, but I want to take one or two that colleges really look for. So should I take AP Physics (which is described as the hardest class at my school, and is everyday for the entire year) or AP Environmental (described as an easy AP course that I probably could get an A in)?
Also, should I take AP Psychology? Do colleges "want" that course? There's also a half year course, Sociology, that I'm interested in and I know the teacher very well.</p>

<p>I am planning on majoring in mathematics or education. I want to make my courses challenging but not too difficult that I'll stress myself out and do terribly. I do lots of after school activities and tennis year round.</p>

<p>So what should I take? Please give me advice Thanks!</p>

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<p>Don’t take AP Psychology just because colleges “want” it. They don’t necessarily “want” it. Take it if you’re genuinely interested in it.</p>

<p>AP Physics/AP Environmental Science is an interesting choice. I got a 5 on Physics C - Mechanics, but if your school does Physics B, or both Physics C courses in one year, that’s a different story. Physics C incorporates calculus, so it’s best to take it after you know some calculus (or concurrently).</p>

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<p>I am interested in taking psychology, so I probably will. But yes, the Physics/Environmental choice is killing me. I can’t decide.</p>

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<p>Physics C might be better for math majors. But it’s more rigorous and requires calculus. Physics B is not as rigorous.</p>

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<p>My school does not advirtise physics as “B” or “C”. We just have “AP Physics”.</p>