Rachel Shapiro asked Rebecca Stoner, Collins Aerospace AddedMonday, August 17, 2020 at 12:57 PM choosing electives for high school as a prospective engineering major I am currently debating whether I should switch out my AP Art History class with 2 1/2 year electives; mechanical engineering and an engineering design class. If I want to go into engineering (mechanical) in college, would these engineering electives be better for me rather than another AP course?The only thing I am worried about is that I will be taking "less" AP courses, and I am not sure if that would be okay. Related to Engineering Skills, Math & Science, Mechanical, Preparation for College Reset Sort By Default Rebecca Stoner , Collins Aerospace Answered Friday, October 16, 2020 at 3:41 PM The mechanical engineering and design classes are certainly more applicable to your stated college degree area. So from an alignment to your future professional goals I would think that this is a good move for you to make. You mention being concerned about less AP classes. Does your GPA or desired college entry criteria rely on you taking AP courses? If so, maybe consider how much of an impact not taking an AP class will effect it.