AP Environmental?

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I am a freshmen that is filling out next years scheduled. I have a spare class period and was wondering if I should doubling up on science and take chemistry and AP environmental. Its the only AP class that I can take as a sophomore besides AP European History (which I plan on taking). I know AP credits don't transfer to USNA. I had a 4.0 unweighted GPA for the 1st semester. Would taking AP environmental help me get into USNA?
 
Even though AP credits don't transfer, taking lots of AP classes to challenge yourself always looks good on your application.
 
Yes, absolutely, the USNA offers only B.S. degrees, so let that be your clue.

that's a normal progression at better than average High Schools with students targeting top 100 universities...

Sophomore Year
AP Enviro
H Chem
Math of some flavor
AP Euro or AP World
English
Foreign language 2nd Yr.

Junior
AP US
AP Bio
English
Language 3rd Yr.
Pre-Calculus
one more

Senior
AP Calculus (careful with this one... a lot of smart students get C grade in this one)
AP Physics
AP Language
History/Gov
English
one more

If you go to a civilian college and do ROTC, you'll have a bunch of Units (assuming you get a 3 or better score on the AP tests) you can use, as much as 2/3 of a year, depending on your major.

If you go to USMA or USNA, you will have a better chance of admittance if you take the tough math/science courses... even if you get a few Bs.
 
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I am a freshmen that is filling out next years scheduled. I have a spare class period and was wondering if I should doubling up on science and take chemistry and AP environmental. Its the only AP class that I can take as a sophomore besides AP European History (which I plan on taking). I know AP credits don't transfer to USNA. I had a 4.0 unweighted GPA for the 1st semester. Would taking AP environmental help me get into USNA?

Absolutely. One thing the Academies look at is did you take the most challenging courses available to you. Not taking it would (at least) marginally hurt your chances. :thumb: its very smart of you to be working towards admission now. My hats off to you.
 
Yes, absolutely, the USNA offers only B.S. degrees, so let that be your clue.

that's a normal progression at better than average High Schools with students targeting top 100 universities...

Sophomore Year
AP Enviro
H Chem
Math of some flavor
AP Euro or AP World
English
Foreign language 2nd Yr.

Junior
AP US
AP Bio
English
Language 3rd Yr.
Pre-Calculus
one more

Senior
AP Calculus (careful with this one... a lot of smart students get C grade in this one)
AP Physics
AP Language
History/Gov
English
one more

If you go to a civilian college and do ROTC, you'll have a bunch of Units (assuming you get a 3 or better score on the AP tests) you can use, as much as 2/3 of a year, depending on your major.

If you go to USMA or USNA, you will have a better chance of admittance if you take the tough math/science courses... even if you get a few Bs.

I am currently taking AP Environmental Science, but as a Junior because I was a year ahead. Its actually one of the lesser challenging AP classes I've taken so far. I knew it would be a little but less challenging than say, AP Physics, but I really cared about the issue so I figured that's what education is for. I'm not sure how the Academy feels about it, seeing as it's not a core science class. It is, however, an AP class, and if you really care about environmental issues, it'll be a win-win. I'd really echo dunninla's advice, you should make sure that you take physics, chem and bio, at the highest level you can.
 
Since you are this far down the road already, I strongly recommend you consider participating in the STEM program at USNA; it is an excellent program and gives you a chance to see what NAVY has to offer. Also, start prepping to take the SAT and ACT exams next fall. Best wishes.
 
Another program that may be interesting for you is the Navy's SEAP 8 week summer internship program for students post freshman through graduating seniors. It is a STEM type internship at various Navy installations across the country and pays a stipend. Check it out at <www.seap.asee.org>
 
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