Long story short, my dream since 3rd grade was to become an architect, and I enrolled in a magnet program within my district that allowed me to take construction and architecture classes. Then, I joined debate last (sophomore) year, and realized I loved it and was more passionate about it than architecture. Now I know that I would rather go into law/government, but I have to stay at my magnet school, where I have an architecture class that takes up two of my class periods. Will this hurt my college application(s)? I’m trying to make up for it by involving myself with extracurriculars related to politics and taking more AP classes, but I can’t shake the feeling that architecture just looks like a waste of time to an admissions officer. There’s no way for me to drop the class, so how can I make the best of it?
Of course it won’t hurt. You are a high school student who should be involving him or herself in lots of different activities for enjoyment and to help discover your interests, talents, and passions. Your magnet school only makes you more well rounded with an interesting background. Enjoy exploring government and law!
No, it will not.
It won’t hurt you. Try to think of what area of law would benefit with you having a basic knowledge of construction and architecture and maybe combine both.