Should I drop my string orchestra class for a study hall?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I've been playing the cello for 5-6 years, but I'm not really talented. I'm going to be a junior, and I've been in the string group for my entire high school career. The thing is, I've never been more than second to last chair. I'm not a critical member of the group, so it wouldn't hurt if they lost me. The cello also isn't my main focus or my life, so I'll survive.</p>

<p>I'm in dire need of a study hall; I'm doing the IB diploma program. I have never had a study hall while taking honors classes. I also have never taken an AP/IB class, so I'll have a hard time adjusting. My gpa needs to
go up, and I need to keep my sanity.</p>

<p>What should I do? I need answers before school starts tomorrow so my schedule change will be free.</p>

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<p>I think you answered it yourself. I’d drop orchestra.</p>

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<p>As a violinist who goes to a school where there is no orchestra…I’d keep it. </p>

<p>But you don’t sound very interested in it. If you think you need a study hall, by all means use it! You don’t want to be stuck in orchestra when you could be getting an hours worth of homework in!</p>

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<p>Keep your sanity.
Drop.</p>