<p>I have a semester's worth of credit left that I need to fill. I am considering either Theater Arts, Fine Arts III (Honors) or AP Human Geography. I would like to show the admissions people the depth of my interest in history by enrolling in an additional course (I'm already taking AP Euro next year), however, I'm worried they would perceive this as that I'm not well-rounded enough. I'm considering majoring in history potentially so I, myself see the benefit to doubling up in history, but I'm not sure if Penn would. Which do you feel would be better, to enroll in an additional arts course or a history course? (I have taken up to Drawing and Painting II and am very interested in art, however more recreationally and not as a career).</p>
<p>From what I’ve heard, AP Human Geo is one of the easier, if not the easiest AP test, so taking it probably wouldn’t be too difficult - but it wouldn’t be considered a “history” AP test. Also, Penn won’t give you any credit for taking it, so there isn’t much incentive.</p>
<p>If you really want to enhance the “history major” part of your application make sure you take Euro, US and World (self-study if they aren’t available at your school, if you’re into history it’s not that hard) and you should be good. In contrast, Penn gives credit for all three of these classes if you get a 5.</p>