Okay. I'm going to be a senior in public school next year... my first time since 6th grade. It turns out I only need two credits to graduate - English IV and Economics/Life Management. But the thing is, my cumulative gpa for 9th-11th so far is only around a 2.8 (I really messed up my gpa in 9th and 10th grade). And in order for me to qualify for Florida's Bright Futures scholarship, which would pay 100% of community college and 75% univiersity, I have to have at least a 3.0.

I've just been really lazy, up till halfway through this year. I'm a smart girl - I got a 28 on my ACT.

So my question is, should I just take the two credits I need, and not worry about getting the scholarship? Or should I take a butt load of extra classes to raise my gpa enough? After calculating everything, I would need to take six additional classes, so I'd have a full schedule, with no electives. And the additional classes I would want to take are ones like Precalc, Calculus, Biology II, AP Bio, AP English, and I would retake Spanish II (this would all be block scheduling btw). Would that be too much to handle? I've taken all honors courses for the past three years, so I'm a little unsure. My school now doesnt offer AP's.

I'm just really stressing over what I should do... my parents are both telling me something different. Has anyone ever had a really full schedule like that their senior year, and is it extremely stressful?

Ahhhh what should I do?

Let me get this straight: in order to take extra classes you MUST take the bonus 6 and all 6 only? Do you have options of maybe only doing ones you're interested in, maybe?

It depends on your financial situation. Do you really need this scholarship? If you feel like the scholarship would be worth all of that work, then go! It may also be helpful to take all of those extra courses senior year to prepare yourself for the "real world", y'know? Like, both being in a public school and taking those classes would be a real test of your capabilities and hard work.

On the other spectrum, not taking those classes would give you TONS of free time. You could use that free time to do something you've always wanted to. Volunteer, get a job, or even do both! If you're willing to use that free time for more than just going la la la, then it could turn into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Aaand I know that I didn't really give advice, more like information, but good luck on your choice Kimmy!

Ahh sorry, I guess I should have clarified that. I can take as few or as many as I want. But the thing is, I wouldnt want to take one just because I'm interested in it... I would take it just to raise my gpa.

Well, the whole scholarship thing is a little iffy. I dont have to have one, but it would be nice. I'm just going to go to a public college, so it's not overly expensive. Thats true, I never thought of it that way. It really would prepare me for college.

Hahah yeah, that's whats holding me back. I would LOVE to get a full time job, but I know with school I wouldnt be able to. But with the job, I would probably just end up blowing all my money, so I guess that wouldnt really be spending my time wisely.

Awww well that definately helps! Thank youuu!