Three AP's For UCLA?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm getting pretty tired and it's only the third day of school.</p>

<p>My current schedule is:
AP English
AP US History
AP Calc AB
AP Environmental Science
Theatre Arts 1
Speech and Debate Team</p>

<p>So I'm thinking about dropping AP Environmental Science as (rumor has it) the UC's don't count APES as a legitimate AP class and redo the Weighted GPA after calculating it out.</p>

<p>Also, it seems like the class will be very time-consuming, although with little real learning (mostly busy work).</p>

<p>SHOULD I DROP APES AND TAKE UP HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY? Worst case scenario would be if I dropped APES and had to take some other mindless class as I can't choose the class I drop (somewhere in the area of Photography-like classes).</p>

<p>Are the three AP's a rigorous enough courseload for UCLA?</p>

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<p>Should be good enough..</p>

<p>I took classes at UCLA over the summer. You will love it! :)</p>

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<p>I mean obviously I know that some people get into UCLA with only two...and obviously four is better than three, but how much would I sacrifice and is that sacrifice worth it?</p>

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<p>yes, human physiology would almost definitely be seen as a more rigorous course than apes. three ap classes plus physiology would be even more rigorous than your original schedule.</p>

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<p>Hmm...interesting.
BUMP!</p>

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<p>Isn't Ap Environmental on the UC list of approved and weighted classes for your school? Check on their website. At my son's school it is weighted by the UC's and is a challenging class. But anyways, take whatever you like. UCLA is not a guaranteed admission for anyone. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Some people in my school got in with 2 and 3 APs during their senior year.</p>

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<p>Class weight does not matter too much... Some people get in with no APs if their school doesn't offer any.</p>

<p>Focus mostly on your scores and GPA.</p>

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<p>So UCLA won't reject me because I don't have that extra AP?
Lol, stupid question I know, but these small little things can add up!</p>

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<p>Also, fourth on the list of "What The UC's Look For" is Number of, and performance in honors and AP courses.</p>

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<p>I bet you could self-study envsci with less effort/busy work then actually taking the class. Consider dropping it for human physiology and then self-studying APES.</p>

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<p>OP</p>

<p>I don't know if anyone here can answer your question with any degree of certainty. </p>

<p>My son's senior schedule is 4 APs (Lit, Gov, Bio, Calc), an instrumental class (that doesn't count for a-g) and a college class. I have to admit, I was concerned that it wouldn't be considered "rigorous" enough for UCB/UCLA.</p>

<p>My son's GC thought it was fine.</p>

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<p>Well I really don't care about the AP test...just the extra point for weight.</p>

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<p>Bumpity bumpers</p>

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<p>Read up on the UC formula. There is a maximum number of classes per semester that will get weighted. Even without the weight though, they do look at what your school offers and what you took.</p>

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<p>I thought that the max number of classes for AP's is only for ELC?</p>

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<p>Bump, I really need advice.</p>