Which schedule should I pick?

Colleges & Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>I am looking to apply at some ivy league schools and some top ranked state schools. I am going into the 11th grade.</p>

<p>Schedule 1:
1st Spanish 3
2nd ap bio
3rd apush
4th ap English*
5th ap psychology*
6th ap bio
7th function/ trig*</p>

<p>Schedule 2
1st Spanish 3
2nd ap bio
3rd English or fun/ trig
4th creative writing 2*
5th apush*
6th ap bio
7th fun/trig or English*</p>

<p>I REALLY loved creative writing one. I have a great relationship with her and I know she would write me a great recomedation. Creative writing is an easy A class too. If I take creative writing I could be put in charge as editor of the literary magazine and I would be able to join quill and scroll honor society. So staying with creative writing I would have some nice extracurriculars on my application that I know I would have fun doing. The only real con with taking creative writing is that I would have to drop Ap English and take regular instead.</p>

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<p>I’d recommend Schedule 1.</p>

<p>For an applicant to a school of Princeton’s caliber to not take AP English, if offered by their HS, would raise questions.</p>

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<p>OP, I can’t say which schedule you should choose. However, I will say that you should challenge yourself, in addition to taking classes you will ENJOY.</p>

<p>I took AP Lit my Junior year, and did well, but it wasn’t really for me. So rather than taking AP Comp senior year, I decided to take Creative Writing and I’m glad I did. It was the best class I took in HS; it heightened my interest in writing, helped with the “showing” and not “telling” aspect of the CA personal statement, and is possibly a certificate I will pursue at Princeton. </p>

<p>That’s my two cents. Best of luck in your Junior year!</p>