<p>Hey. I want to go to Emory and major in International Relations. For my senior year, it is required to take a gov't class and an econ class.</p>
<p>I will be taking AP Lit, AP Euro, AP Calc AB, French 6, and Physics (regular), along with AP Macro.</p>
<p>I can also take AP Us Govt. However, the teacher is an absolute a-hole. I have many friends that greatly dislike him because of his teaching skill and overall attitude.</p>
<p>He also happens to be an ultra-conservative, and his political beliefs have even been made clear when I was in his class for graduation testing, which has nothing to do with politics at all. I feel like he'd be very biased.</p>
<p>But... I know International Relations has a lot to do with government, and I also like the subject of gov't. I'd still take a government class, which is one semester long, and some BS class like Current Issues or a weird version of ToK.</p>
<p>My problem is my teacher.</p>
<p>WHAT DO I DO?</p>
<p>What you can try is taking the class online or this summer since gov is only 1 semester class. I doubt taking AP GOV instead of regular gov or not taking it all would make a difference in you getting into Emory. But then it all depends if you can get a good grade in the class even if the teacher is a jerk. </p>
<p>keep in mind emory does not take any AP credits.</p>
<p>wait really? i thought they took 4s or 5s?</p>
<p>They do take AP credits…</p>
<p>o snap what have I been reading, my bad.</p>
<p>I visited Emory today, and the presenter stressed rigor. I might stick with it. Gah</p>
<p>The most important factor, I’d say, is your level of interest and passion and the amount of effort you’re willing to put into the class. Don’t let rumors about a professor deter you from taking the class. If you work hard in the class, and maybe go talk to him one-on-one and show that you really care about the subject, you’ll be able to build a good relationship with him. What teacher doesn’t like students who demonstrate their passion for the subject? Also, Emory does take 4’s and 5’s that go towards your GER’s, so if you do well in the class you’ll have knocked out 1 HSC GER already. And it never hurts to develop a good foundation, especially if you’re going to study IR in college. Plus, there will always be situations in which you have to deal with a professor who isn’t to your liking, so it’s probably best to get some experience now.</p>
<p>I think that’s a good idea, margarita. 5 APs and college apps next year… YAY!</p>
<p>:p</p>