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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP here. Forgot to add, make sure your child takes at least one of the following: 1 year of Chem, 1 year of bio and 1 year of physics. Preferably honors & AP. [/quote]

NP. I realize graduation requirement doesn't always equal what is advisable for competitive college admissions. What if student is def not going into STEM, should they still take Physics, Bio, Chem, and Calculus? DC will start a school that requires 2 years of lab sciences including Biology, but beyond that students can take 'fun' electives in science or load of up on other subjects of interest, whether arts or history. [/quote]

It depends on the school they’re aiming for, and some might say that taking grade-level/regular bio, Chem, or physics is better than not taking one of them at all if that is the alternative. Some high schools offer regular and honors calculus in addition to AP, so that might be a good alternative.[/quote]

If you're in-state VA and want to aim for UVA, W&M or similar level private/OOS university,  I would take 4 years of all core subjects (English, History, Science, Math, Foreign Language) and I would take Bio, chem and physics even if you're not focused on STEM.  Look at the recommended high school courses listed by the colleges you're interested in and view those as the very minimum if it's a competitive school.[/quote]

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