Should I drop this elective and take physics instead?

<p>Hello! I'm a rising senior and I just got my schedule in the mail today. I want to be a Bio major, so science is kind of important. The thing is - I've never taken physics in high school. I remember my guidance counselor telling me (when I was making my schedule with her) that I could either choose Film-making II or regular (non-Honors, non-AP) physics in that spot. At the time, I chose Film-making. I'm not sure if the physics class is full now, but if it isn't, I'm considering taking that. I really don't give a crap about Film-making, but I did kind of want an elective the first semester because I'm taking AP Bio, AP Psych, AND AP English all at the same time in the first semester. I don't want to die if I add physics. :( I get stressed very easily, so I'm not sure what to do. I don't have any room in the second semester for it. I asked my mom if I should try to change it, but she's not supportive - she always discourages me from taking difficult classes. I'm not sure if she's right or if this is just another way to discourage me from taking challenging classes. I guess I kind of want another opinion. I know physics is important for college - even if it's regular physics. The thing is, I've never taken this many AP classes at the same time and I'm not sure how I'll be able to deal with it. Also, adding ANOTHER challenging class - I'm not sure if it's suicide or if my mom is just brainwashing me. Lmao.</p>

<p>Help? :p I really don't know what to do.</p>

<p>You seem very motivated so I really believe you can handle all those challenging classes. My mom also tried to persuade me out of taking all honors classes my freshman year, but I did anyway and now I have taken 10 APs all with a 4.28 GPA (out of 5, not 4.33)</p>

<p>So I really think if you can, drop film making and go with physics! It’s your life so don’t let anyone tell you that you cannot handle something. </p>

<p>Best of luck,

  • Mike</p>

<p>Thanks! I appreciate it. I think I’ll talk to my guidance counselor Monday and hope for the best. :D</p>

<p>Yeah, take regular physics. AP Psych should be easy so you can probably handle your schedule.</p>

<p>Thanks. I know the AP Psych teacher is kind of strict at my school, but hopefully the actual class will be easy.</p>