<p>Hello, </p>
<p>I am new to CC, and would like to know </p>
<p>if there is any way to compensate a weak schedule.</p>
<p>I heard of self-studying APs,</p>
<p>but from some adcoms, </p>
<p>they said the AP scores are not factored in the admissions process.</p>
<p>Rather, they pointed out that taking AP class is factored in.</p>
<p>Is there any way to make up the weak schedule? </p>
<p>There must be a way! </p>
<p>Please please answer</p>
<p>Not to be too critical, but if you didn’t challenge yourself academically, why do you want to go to Harvard where the academic environment will be even more competitive? Or is the case that you are not offered APs at your school? In that case, take the most challenging curriculum possible and then self study to show some initiative.</p>
<p>^
I agree. Self-studying APs and then getting a 5 shows academic rigor (I’m assuming APs aren’t offered at your school or you can’t take them for some reason…).</p>
<p>If you’re a junior, self studying for an AP (or more!:)) is most certainly one of the best things you can do. AP scores are actually the best indicator of college performance, in Harvard officers’ opinions. Don’t tell anyone I told you that ;).</p>
<p>To compensate for a schedule: self study is a good idea, but won’t matter until you take the test. SIGN UP FOR CLASSES AT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE. This is also the second best thing you can do academically speaking. If your GPA isn’t up to snuff either, this is by far the best way to compensate for that - not just because it increases rigor in a way most students don’t do, but it also adds good grades to nullify your C in Mrs. Fatticake’s dance class.</p>
<p>For senior year, obviously the AP scores won’t matter because they come well after decisions. AP classes will be factored though (as you said).</p>