Just like Christmas comes every year, so does the question "Is it okay if I drop by history class next semester?" Substitute science or math in place of history, but the point is seniors start asking if they can change their schedules. My answer is almost always "no."
Most of the time, students want to drop an academic class for something, well, something they consider to be much easier. It is, after all, second semester of their senior year, and they are ready to take it easy. But college admissions wise, it is not a good idea.
Why do we say no? If you change your schedule after your transcript has been submitted, you will need to notify your colleges of the change. (If you don't, we will.) Before you make the switch, imagine sitting with the committee who will be discussing whether to admit you or not. Most likely it will look to them exactly like it does to us...that you've started your senior slide. Is it really worth it?
The senior slide is a very real thing, but we want to remind you that your acceptance is conditional, as in, they can take it back. Colleges want to see the same student at the end of the year as the one they accepted in the first place. So Santa says stick with your original schedule and keep studying. In the long run, you will be glad you did.
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