Should I Drop Honors English?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>So this past week was my first week of sophomore year, and I have a very loaded schedule. I'm in honors chemistry, algebra II, and English, as well as pre AP Spanish and AP European history. Writing however, has always been my weak point and I just received a C and a B- on my first two in class writing assessments and currently have a 78 in the class, which for the record is the lowest grade I've ever had recorded in a grade book. I plan to apply to higher level colleges (MAYBE Ivy League but not sure yet) and major in some form of biochemistry/molecular biology in college. In a sense it's the age old question of should I take the lower grade in the honors class or the A in the normal level class. Should I continue the struggle into honors English (which I should note is the only way to get 2 AP English classes) or should I switch down into normal level English?</p>

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<p>I think English is important no matter what you plan to do in college, so I would recommend staying in the class because the things you will learn will be invaluable…unless you have a bad teacher. But I’d like to see what others have to say.</p>

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<p>In the long run, you are better served, IMO, by staying in honors English.</p>

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<p>stay in honors.</p>

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<p>Read the reviews on “Rate my Teacher” for your honors English teacher and ask your Counselor if you can switch teachers if necessary.</p>

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<p>Talk with the teacher about what you need to do to improve.</p>

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<p>For those who may care: I spoke with the teacher and she explained the majority of students are if not in the same range, worse off than myself. So I think I’m gonna give it a shot.
Thanks everyone</p>