Schools What courses should I take in high school to get into top colleges?

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The discussion centers around a high school freshman's dilemma regarding class selection for 10th grade, specifically whether to continue in band or explore a broader range of classes. The student has fulfilled the art credit requirement through band participation since 5th grade and is considering the impact of their choice on future college applications, particularly for Ivy League institutions and technical schools like MIT and Caltech. Key considerations include the importance of demonstrating a well-rounded academic profile versus specializing in a consistent extracurricular activity like band. The student seeks advice on what colleges prioritize in applications: a focus on arts or a diverse selection of classes. Engaging with a guidance counselor is suggested as a potential resource for personalized advice.
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I'm a freshman in high school and I have to choose my classes for 10th grade very soon but I'm in somewhat of a predicament. I need to have one Art credit to graduate from high school and I have been in band since 5th grade so naturally I continued to do band into 9th grade. However, now that I have all of my art credits fulfilled should I continue to do band through my senior year or drop band for the rest of high school and use the time band took up to enroll in a number of different classes. I would like to go to an Ivy League school, MIT, Caltech, etc. and major in physics so I was wondering what do colleges look for when going through the application process: someone who has done more arts or someone who has done a number of different, random classes. Any input would be appreciated.
 
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