Should I self-study AP Stats next year?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm a freshman taking Algebra II Trig, so I am capable of advanced math. Next year, I want to take the AP Stats test as a sophomore simultaneously with Pre-Calculus.</p>

<p>I can only take one AP class as a sophomore in my school - AP Government/Politics. In 11th and 12th grade, I will take IB classes and get my IB dimploma. However, I want to take as many AP classes that I can handle.</p>

<p>I've heard self-studying AP stat is one of the easier AP classes.</p>

<p>Should I go for it and self study next year?</p>

<p>Also, next semester (I'm on block) I can take either Earth Science or Physics. Earth Science is a joke, everyone gets A's and all 9th graders take it. However, my school is giving me permission to take Advanced Physics (A 12th grade class) as a freshman instead. Is it hard? The teacher is not that great either. Should I go for it, or get the easy A in Earth Science?</p>

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<p>bump…</p>

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<p>Oh and do colleges care if you self study? Or is it just the credit that matters?</p>

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<p>It just seems to me that Earth Science was pointless and not challenging. I took a practice state standardized test on it and could pass it. It’s pretty basic stuff, but I’m not sure if I should take a challenging class if it will affect my grade.</p>