Will 3 Years of Math Hurt My Chances?

Applying to College
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<pre><code> I am a white, female rising senior at a competitive private school in Maryland. I have a 3.5 unweighted GPA that is continually brought down by mathematics courses. I am very humanities-languages-history-driven, so would it be acceptable to substitute a regular Calculus/Statistics class for a second AP History/Social Studies class that I would actually enjoy and get a good grade in? Would you recommend a regular math or a second AP Social Studies?
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<p>Also, I plan to major in political science and minor in a foreign language at Boston College, Lehigh, Villanova, University of Rochester, Georgetown, or George Washington.</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>What is the highest level of math you have completed? Precalculus and trigonometry should be considered the minimum to avoid needing remedial math courses in college.</p>

<p>As a political science major, you will probably have to take a statistics or political-science-specific quantitative methods course.</p>

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<p>Check the websites of the schools you are interested in and see how many years of math they require and what level math they expect students to take in college.</p>

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<p>I have completed Pre-calculus and received a B+.</p>