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Calculus or Latin II?

  • I'm currently a senior in a high school that runs on block-scheduling (bleh). My schedule this year is somewhat rigorous with a fair amount of AP classes, though no Physics due to a scheduling mishap that landed me in Latin I. I was very unenthusiastic about Latin at first, but now that I've started it, I kind of really like it. I like it so much, in fact, that I'd like to take Latin II next semester. The only problem here is that I'd have to drop my regular level (not honors or AP) Calculus class in order to take it. Yeah, I know colleges like to see math your senior year, especially colleges I'm going for (NYU, USC, Emory, GWU etc.). But I'm REALLY enjoying Latin so far, and next semester, I won't have any language classes...or any fun classes, for that matter. I didn't get any of the electives I had signed up for. German was what previously got me through my days at school all the other years, but I've already taken up to the highest level of that. So here's what I figure: - I truly enjoy Latin. - I thoroughly hate math. - I already have 4 credits of math because I doubled up in it last year (Precalc and AP Stat). No school is going to ask for more than 4 credits. - There is no way I'll be majoring in anything math-related. - I still have a competitive schedule with AP Bio, AP Econ, APUSH, etc. - Regular Calculus is weighted the same as Latin II, so I wouldn't be "moving down" or anything. - I don't have any electives next semester. They're all straight AP's plus Calc. I think I'm going to need a break, lest I die from stress. - I know it'll be harder for me when I take math in college, but meh. I'm just sort of a believer in taking classes I enjoy but are still academic rather than just doing what is expected of me from a bunch of people I don't even know. I would even be willing to declare a major in the Humanities or something like that in order to show the schools that I have no interest in math. I could always switch later on, as I originally intended on going in Undeclared. Thoughts? Concerns? I have a feeling I ought to be taking Calc, but come on! It's not like I'm slacking my senior year! Why can't I enjoy something? Thanks for reading.

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    You can get the Latin you want by yourself, without any class, from here: http://latinum.mypodcast.com If you really enjoy the language, you should have no trouble motivating yourself in self study. It all depends on what you plan to do later on?

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Honestly, since you have the credits - and are not planning on majoring in something math related - I would go with the Latin. If you are concerned, contact some of the schools you plan to apply at. Come right out and ask if it would affect possible admissions. And if it would, consider taking an online mathematics course. If you didn't have the math already, I would say go with Calv, but since you have it you should be fine.

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Congrats on being so mature during your HS years and prepping yourself for college. Seems like you face the same issue most entering freshmen faces, that is, what to major in. It's a big decision but seems like you already have an interest in something (Latin) and are ready to enter college studying the things you like the most. But before you give up on AP Calculus, think about the following: If you have the skills to pass AP Calculus (i.e, with a B or better) then take it now while your brain is fresh and know the stuff. It'll be tougher to know these mathematical terms later in life. Having it will also save $$$ since your earned credits may let you forgo taking the class during your first year in college should you change your mind. As for taking more Latin classes, it'll be more challenging for you to start looking at the type of Latin classes being offered in 2nd year in college; i.e., conversational Latin, written Latin, etc.... and see if you can handle this without actually taking more Latin classes during HS year. Bottom line, divesify while your brain can handle it and slacking off during the last HS year means challenging yourself and being able to handle what's thrown at you cause academic learning does not stop after this and will only get tougher. i.e. just cause it's the last year in HS does not mean that it's a year to slack off and not learn anything. And more importantly, if you're good (i.e., able to ace things) then you should be able to do it with ease and still have time for other HS things.

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