Did I dig a hole to deep?

slik_nik
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:24:17 +0000

@OP: The Admissions Office is not expecting you to take only APs/advanced/honors classes from here on out. They realize that high schools have certain graduation requirements, such as PE, American Government, etc. You don’t need to put yourself through hell by taking 7 seven advanced/AP/honors classes each year from here on out. They want balance. But, whenever you can, take APs/Advanced/Honors classes and aim for getting As in all of them. I think fitting in rigorous coursework into your schedule (maybe take 3 advanced classes your sophomore year and 5 APs each your junior and senior year) and doing well in them will help your cause for admission. Seek resources at your school for help. Talk to your guidance counselor about time management/study skill tips (and there are a bunch online if you Google “study skills”), meet with your teachers one-on-one whenever you are struggling, form study groups with peers if you can, and study a little bit each days. These four steps will help you do well (although only join a study group if it helps you), and they will prepare you well for college. Good luck!