No, but OP does need a math class senior year and if that’s the next class in their math progression, then OP should take it.
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And especially since Jupyter’s is planning to be a math major.
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OP can take stats (AP or honors) which will likely be a less work-intensive math class than Diff Eq, and still cover off the four years of math requirement, no?
At most of the schools I’m applying to, I’m aiming for some scholarship or tuition reduction (Coronat Scholars at Syracuse, No tuition for under 200k Income at Wake Forest etc..)
I’ve taken 2 semesters of a foreign language, but I technically have been learning French for much longer—it just doesn’t count.
I always thought EC’s were more important for college, but I guess that’s not the case.
I will ask my counselor if the school will accept the online French class as a credit. If not, I will try to see if there is a dual-enrollment class I can add on. If that’s not possible either I’ll just resign to taking a class at school.
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For selective schools Diff EQ has greater rigor than stats, whether AP or not. That is because stats is not part of the calculus progression. It doesn’t sound like DiffEQ is an issue with OP’s schedule, so not sure why you singled it out?
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100% not the case. Your grades, number of course courses, and rigor are the most important factors in admissions.
Out of all your options, I would prioritize adding French.
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I’ve taken Math 1, 2, 3, College Statistics, Calculus AB/BC, and now Calculus 3 (started Math 1 Freshman year), so I don’t think I necessarily need to take Diff Eq. I wanted to take it to show rigor/knock off class requirements for college/because I have an interest in math.
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You can always sign up for a CLEP exam to demonstrate mastery. CLEP would only benefit you at colleges that accept the test & the score.
That’s what I’m trying to do as well.
I just feel a little frustrated because every single year my schedule is working against me.
I moved to the US from Canada at the beginning of high school and started with a blank transcript, whereas most of my peers already took a bunch of high school classes in middle school.
Nothing I did in Canada really “counts” and my school is being very restrictive.
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My only concern is that if I take an online French class outside of school, or show mastery by taking an exam, how would this be “counted” in my schedule. Would I have to mention this elsewhere? I don’t think my school will add an online French class taken from a university or online high school to my transcript. It would still look like I’m only taking 3 classes.
I was suggesting CLEP in case you opt not to take College French I next spring. If you know more French, closer to native level, you could also opt to take the AP French Language exam next May, at your own expense. The College Board doesn’t require you be enrolled in an AP French class in order to take the exam. I don’t believe that not taking French III would hinder your admissions chances. A study hall or “blank period” this fall would, at least for Duke.
Copied from Duke University College Preparation Tips:
Enroll in the best available and most challenging courses. We recommend four years of English and at least three years of mathematics, natural sciences, foreign language, and social studies. We generally expect students to enroll in five academic courses per year, and if a student does not take four years in a particular subject area, it should be replaced with an academic course of equal rigor.
I was looking into the IUHS option, but I was just wondering if High Schools even accept credits from online providers you seek out independently? Especially since IU is OOS, I don’t know if my high school would be okay with this.
You will report that in your common app under Colleges and Universities, if it’s a DE class. If an online HS class, you would add another HS in common app. It’s pretty straightforward, but if you need help, just post here.
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You need to talk with your HS counselor…but it doesn’t sound like you would need that credit to satisfy HS requirements? Is that correct?
Nope, just to fill up a slot in my schedule and meet duke requirements
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Are you planning to apply to Duke University ED?
I didn’t “single it out”. I pointed out that if the current workload looks challenging, Diff Eq might be the one to toss. My math kid found Diff Eq (taken in college, not HS) extremely rigorous– which of course is great, that’s what you are paying for. But a kid who is already worried about balance and workload does NOT need to take it in HS. Of course different instructors are going to move at a different pace– but there are only 24 hours in a day, and proving that you are advanced in math once you are already accelerated seems like a pile-on to me. If OP’s counselor wants to see four academic classes and not three, adding an intense, workload heavy class may not be the way to go.
Nope. I don’t think I’m going to qualify for the Carolina Promise (Free tuition under 150k income), I’m just trying my luck.
Duke is honestly not the school I’m trying aiming for (the acceptance rate is just so low), I’m targeting UNC-CH, CWRU, Syracuse (Coronat Scholarship), and getting big scholarships at my safeties.
Out of all the schools I’m applying to, Duke has the highest requirements, so if I meet them I know I’m good for all the others.
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I would recommend applying to Syracuse University EA. SU just began their EA program this year. The program is non-binding with an application due date of November 1st. You’d find out the decision by February & won’t have to decide until May 1st. Plus you are still fully considered for all merit awards.
If you aren’t 100% sure about Duke, then apply RD.
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Don’t forget that the under $200K comes with a caveat based on assets. It’s not necessarily as good as you think.
If schools require a minimum two years foreign language, how would any of those that do accept you with just one year - and why would any consider you for a top scholarship? So with one year, unless your school offers no more, I don’t see Duke or Wake as feasible. My daughter’s valedictorian had a 4.0, 10 or 11 APs and a 36 - and was 0 for 16 at top 20s. Got into NYU full pay and ended up at UTK. You’ll find brilliant kids anywhere and everywhere.
If you are seeking lower cost - then you have your in states - so it’s ok to reach for the stars because you have the ECU and UNCC. Or an Alabama - with a 4.0 and 36, you’ll get free tuition for four years and free housing for a year + $1,500 a year in $$ - so you don’t have to worry about getting a Coronat or some form of tuition reduction. You can still go for them - but you’d have a heavily discounted floor at a well respected school worst case. If you’re NMF, that’d open up options too at Bama and other schools, provided you meet their minimum academic requirements. That’s a school you can apply to and get accepted in fairly short order to know.
From the Bama website linked below.
A student with a 4.0+ GPA and 36 ACT or 1600 SAT will be selected as a Presidential Elite Scholar and will receive:
- Value of tuition for up to four years or eight semesters for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate or law studies
- First year of on-campus housing at regular room rate (based on assignment by Housing and Residential Communities)
- $1,500 per year supplemental scholarship for four years
- $2,000 one-time allowance for use in research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA)
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