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Krish
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Is it beneficial for me to take medical career-related courses in high school by dropping social studies classes, or should I pursue AP European History and AP US History instead?
In my school, U.S. History is a required course. Consequently, I could take this course over the summer, but it would not be AP. I am really passionate about learning about the brain, hence I would like to go into neurosurgery. For this reason, some medical classes I could take at my school are AP Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Genetics. Besides this, I want to do what is best for undergrad program admissions because I will pursue any medical courses in my college either way.
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Martha D. Kramer
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This is a terrific question, Krish. To answer, Iet's break it apart:
Should you drop Social Studies in order to take more science? I would say "no" because you want to show colleges that you are well-rounded and actually be well-rounded.
Should you take AP history courses? If you are interested, and your course load will not challenge your physical and/or mental health, yes. Succeeding in APs shows that you are interested in academic challenge. And you can learn a lot about human interaction and motivation from history.
Should you take US History over the summer? I would say "no" because your brain and body need a break. And having to take classes may mean that you cannot do something else worthwhile, such as a job or internship. Plus, as you said, you are not likely to learn as much as you would during the year.
Should you the medically related courses you mentioned? Yes, if they fit into your schedule and your course load does not challenge your physical and/or mental health (repeated on purpose). If not, this should not count against your college admissions.
I hope this helps and wish you good luck!
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Should you drop Social Studies in order to take more science? I would say "no" because you want to show colleges that you are well-rounded and actually be well-rounded.
Should you take AP history courses? If you are interested, and your course load will not challenge your physical and/or mental health, yes. Succeeding in APs shows that you are interested in academic challenge. And you can learn a lot about human interaction and motivation from history.
Should you take US History over the summer? I would say "no" because your brain and body need a break. And having to take classes may mean that you cannot do something else worthwhile, such as a job or internship. Plus, as you said, you are not likely to learn as much as you would during the year.
Should you the medically related courses you mentioned? Yes, if they fit into your schedule and your course load does not challenge your physical and/or mental health (repeated on purpose). If not, this should not count against your college admissions.
I hope this helps and wish you good luck!
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Thanks for the help.
Krish