<p>If I take 4 classes a semester next year, do I appear lazy on a college transcript? I mean I will be fulfilling all of my high school requirements, but I dont know if it makes me look bad. Im thinking about taking a 5th class that might be a little easier then most to bring my GPA up. Would this look alot better?</p>
<p>Not if they are 4 AP classes.</p>
<p>well i was planning on taking the 2 required classes and then taking 2 classes at a university</p>
<p>How many classes can you take per semester?</p>
<p>have you run out of classes to take at your HS? Have you taken the most rigorous classes offered by your HS?</p>
<p>you can take 7 classes if you dont have a lunch. so the normal amount of classes would be 6 per day.</p>
<p>2 classes is REALLY going top look bad to colleges, unless you have already taken the hardest classes your school offers.</p>
<p>I said I would be taking 4 classes, possibly 5...</p>
<p>2 required classes at my high school and 2 university level class at SCSU</p>
<p>"have you run out of classes to take at your HS? Have you taken the most rigorous classes offered by your HS?"
Taking only 2 classes at your HS will look bad UNLESS either of the above applies.There are lots of students who take U classes, but that is usually in addition to a normal class load.</p>
<p>Totally depends on what classes you are taking. 5 APs, an afterschool job and a number of ECs requiring a great investment of time would likely work out just fine. - depends on where you intend to apply for college.</p>
<p>it largely depends on the colleges you apply to. Some colleges won't care a bit, but the competitive ones will care.</p>
<p>Well im thinking UW-Madison and Iowa University. I will porbably take 3 classes at my school and 2 at SCSU.</p>
<p>Best bet would be to call the admissions offices at those 2 colleges and ask them. They like to hear from students who are interested in applying. Ask to speak to an admissions officer. Give them your scenario, and the reasons for taking the classes you are considering taking. Ask if it would make your application " less competative"</p>
<p>Honestly, I would suggest taking a hard senior year. Although that's not what you want to hear, it does impact how colleges view your application. Also, I wouldn't plan on getting "senioritus" because if you ever want to transfer to another college, they look at your COMPLETE high school transcripts, and you never really know whether the college you choose is the right choice until you get there. (Something worth keeping in mind as you head into senior year)</p>
<p>^^ great advise, especially re: senioritis and it's potential impact on transfering.</p>
<p>^^I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT.</p>
<p>dang.</p>