Grades-Is it better to get a good grade in a easy class or mediocre grade in a harder class?

Question

Grades-Is it better to get a good grade in a easy class or mediocre grade in a harder class?

Answer 1

This is for high school classes...

If you're comparing an honor/ AP class to a normal class, try taking the honor/AP class. However, if you can't get within the B range, then I'd say drop down to the easier normal class. C's look bad no matter what class it is.

On the other hand, if you're comparing 2 non-honor/AP classes, take the easier one, because most colleges don't actually know exactly what class is hard and what's easy for such classes.

Answer 2

Why not both? Or why not try harder and get a good grade in the harder class. It helps to pull an all nighter every once in a while.  

Answer 3

I have heard this question a lot in high school. It is definitely better to get a mediocre grade in a harder class. Because this shows to colleges/teachers/honors societies that you chose to take a risk and challenge yourself with a harder class, then take the easy way out.