Does this workload seem too heavy for a sophmore?

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Hey there @ss_ishaan!

I'm a sophomore right now, and I don't think that's an outrageous course load. My school only allows sophomores to take one AP class, but I'm taking all honors (English, Chemistry, and Precalculus) plus AP World right now, as well as Latin III, choir, and a study hall. I do think that sophomore year is considerably harder than freshman year, especially with the added stress of improving extracurriculars and starting standardized test prep.

I would suggest possibly not taking APUSH and/or physics next year and saving them for the following year instead. You seem to be doubled (or even tripled) up on certain classes, and while that can be okay, I'm not sure if it's entirely necessary in your sophomore year. I would take a moment to consider what classes you want to take during your junior and senior years as well as a list of what graduation requirements you still need to meet. My school offers limited honors or AP-level sciences beyond physics (just anatomy, AP CompSci, and APES), so if you're interested in taking higher-level sciences beyond tenth grade, maybe consider dropping one of the sciences you were planning to take next year.

My school requires teacher recommendations for classes, but if your school doesn't, it could be smart to ask your current teachers what courses they suggest for you next year. It's also possible that you could drop a class or two a few weeks into the school year if it seems like something won't work out, but it would probably be wise to avoid that if possible as it can mess up other aspects of your class schedule.

Good luck!