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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC has been advised to take Geosystems instead of physics junior year.  DC’s strengths are in the humanities, not math/science, so I understand why he was advised in this manner.  I’m wondering if not taking Physics will place him at a disadvantage in college admissions.  Anyone BTDT?[/quote]

If he plans to study humanities in college and he applies to the best colleges for him and his interests -- as opposed to whatever list of colleges DCUM deems "prestigious" -- he will be fine. Not sure? Talk with the counselor. It's what they're there for.

Re: graduating from HS: OP, what is "required to graduate" at other posters' kids' high schools means nothing. If physics is not required to graduate from YOUR son's HS is all you need to worry about on that front. Sounds like it's not required for graduation or the counselor would not be telling him to take geosystems in its place.

Our very humanities-based kid took no HS physics and got into the desired college with no problem. Dont get wrapped up in the "top" numbers etc. like most of DCUM. Make sure your son is taking the most rigorous available classes but that does not necessarily mean one of those has to be physics.

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