<p>I just moved and am attending a new school. At my old school I did IB from 10th-11th grade, so I have most of my graduation credit requirements. This means that this year, there are very few classes that I NEED to take. So here are my classes:</p>
<p>Senior History
Dance
AP Lit + Composition
AP Psychology
Drawing
Fashion Design
Journalism</p>
<p>I am hoping to major in journalism/fashion marketing. My first choice school is University of Washington in Seattle. Will not having a more rigorous senior year/not having a math and science class affect my admissions?</p>
<p>The thing that is jumping out at me is no math, science, or foreign language. How many years, and what level of these classes have you already taken?</p>
<p>Math I have taken algebra 1, 2, geometry, and precalc. Science I have taken chem, bio1, and 2. And foreign language I have taken Spanish 1, 2, and 3. I can’t exactly remember how many years, but these are all in high school, and most are IB.</p>
<p>It sounds like you’ve taken enough of the Math, Science and Foreign Lanuages so I think you’ll be fine for most schools.Where do you plan to apply? Stats? The two AP’s show you are not slacking and the other classes show your interest. Good luck!</p>
<p>I can’t lie, it does affect admissions. I don’t really know a whole lot about UW’s admission standards though. If I were an adcom I would wonder why you weren’t taking any math or science courses.</p>
<p>@4safrontman Well my first choice school is University of Washington in Seattle. It’s a state school, but I heard it’s getting more competitve and picky each year so I’m a little worried that I should change my schedule to be more rigorous…
and thanks :)</p>
<p>@NulliSecundus I’m not taking any because I already have the grad requirements and I would rather use the space in my schedule to take things that will be useful to my major… but you are right, I would think that too :</p>
<p>Check UW for their required classes and their recommended classes. For instance they may require three years of science, but recommend 4 (three years lab in three different areas). They may require four years of math, which you have, however not going beyond precalc when you have the chance to do so is really a gamble.</p>
<p>Once you find out how your classes actually stack up you may want to call admissions and ask how competitive your class schedule is. If they suggest you take another year of math, you can take it under advisement. You will be able to make your decision knowing how UW is going to see your transcript.</p>
<p>@blueiguana
thanks, that’s some really good advice! 
see, i moved from another state into washington (it’s such a hassle to move senior year), so the grad requirements are different. In one school day I have 6 available periods (Journalism is 7th, afterschool optional). First block, Senior History, is required. Second block, Dance, is required for my missing PE credit. Third block, AP English, is a req. Foruth block, AP Psychology, isn’t a requirement but its not something I have studied before and sounds interesting. Fifth block, Drawing, is a semester class used to fill in the empty spot (I have personal finance second semester which is a senior requirement). Fashion Design is my career class, which is another missing credit due to different requirements from state. So I can’t change anything but AP Psychology… do you recommend I change it?</p>
<p>Moving is a pain! This is something that your GC should note on your transcript, just as you did to me, what classes were required for graduation. On first glance, it does look like an ‘easy’ schedule. Understanding that you are filling several graduation requirements that would have been met during previous years (not all in ONE year) puts this in a much different perspective. Make sure it is noted!</p>
<p>I would still call admissions. Be specific. Ask a general question, you’ll get a general answer. Ask if the AP Psychology is the best bang for your buck or if you are better off using that ‘block’ for another class. I would ask specifically about Calc. AB…even AP Stats. There isn’t anything ‘wrong’ with AP Psychology. You just want to make sure each block is being used as effectively as possible.</p>
<p>Best of luck! :)</p>
<p>@blueiguana
Aaaah thank you so much! You have been such a great help 
I will definitely follow your suggestion. Thanks again!!~~ :D</p>