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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, thanks for the helpful replies thus far. Follow-up question:

DC can choose 2 out of 3: Euro, Econ, Stats (already maxing out all higher level math classes)

As a prospective Applied Math major, the latter two courses are of more interest, but given that DC will already be taking so many math-related courses in college, does it make sense to take Euro in high school just to be more well-rounded? As I mentioned in an earlier post, DC excels in history, so it's not a question of course difficulty or workload. DC also LIKES history, just not as much as every other academic subject encountered thus far.[/quote]

IMO, I'd select Econ and Stats (if already maxed out with AP Calc) simply because it's applicable for his major.  This will allow him to then have an easier time in college stats (which is typically is calc based---an applied math degree as well as most STEM degrees will require calculus based stats). It will give him credit for the intro Econ course(s) if he earns a 4/5 on AP test and allow him to take more advanced courses in the 4 years or open up more space for electives in other areas at the college level.  Both make sense for his degree, and even if he switched majors are extremely useful courses to have for many majors/future employment.   
I'm a huge proponent of allowing kids to take rigorous courses in areas that interest them, especially if it prepares them for their field of interest.  
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Hmm, good point about applied math majors requiring calculus-based stats. Given AP Stats is not calc-based, it likely wouldn’t do DC much good to take it in high school except to familiarize herself with stats in general, which I seriously doubt she needs given how strong she is in math overall (by graduation, she’ll have taken 3 years of post-AP Calc BC). DC is probably better off taking Euro (to be more well-rounded) and Econ in high school. My impression is that both AP Euro and AP Econ are considered to be more rigorous than AP Stats.[/quote]

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