Senior Course Selection - Choir v. AP Enviro

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I am a bit conflicted over my course selections for next year.</p>

<p>Through 11th grade, I have followed the pattern of taking core classes, one language, and one "fun" elective. The AP classes I have taken so far include AP World, APUSH, Calc AB, Chem, Physics B, and English Lang. I have also taken Spanish and Choir every year.</p>

<p>Next year, I plan to take Govt, Spanish, Calc BC, and English Lit at the AP level. This leaves three spots open in my schedule. My choir director is amazing and I would love to participate in two choirs next year; however, I am concerned about how this would reflect on my work ethic.</p>

<p>The only science classes available at my school which I have not taken are AP Psych, AP Bio, and AP Enviro. Of these, AP Psych and Enviro are regarded as "slacker" classes and are taught by incompetent teachers (according to the rumor mill). AP Bio is little better. Would I come off as a slacker to colleges if I take two choir classes and just AP Bio next year? Would this still be regarded as a "rigorous curriculum"? The choirs don't have much educational merit; they are just fun classes.</p>

<p>How much would taking a second AP science (Enviro) instead of a second choir make a difference in my application? At this point, I'm leaning towards taking the two sciences and sticking with just one choir because I don't want to jeopardize my transcript. I am also uncomfortable with the idea of only having 5 "real" classes.</p>

<p>What are your thoughts? I would love to hear any second opinions... Thanks!</p>

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<p>Take choir. Don’t worry about how it looks, worry about what YOU want to do. </p>

<p>I graduated last year and luckily I realized that course rigor wasn’t the be-all end-all and took classes that I loved senior year, even though they looked less rigorous. Trust me, looking back, I am definitely glad I followed my passion. You’ll remember the choir much more than the AP Enviro. HS only comes once :).</p>

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<p>I think you should take choir. Your course schedule already looks rigorous as it is, and five academic classes is a good number for senior year.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your input! I will definitely consider your suggestions… I have some more time before I have to make my final decision so I will procrastinate as much as I possible can. :)</p>

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<p>sparklesheen! :D</p>