<p>Sounds like my school since we also have a large minority population but we were able to get nominated for the Blue Ribbon award. Many of the students from my school have been in ESL programs and have parents who don’t know English or have high school diplomas. I have nothing against them since I am also a minority but sometimes its so frustrating. I wish I could transfer but this is the only school that offers a “challenge” in my state’s area. It’s not challenging…at all. </p>
<p>There’s another school I want to go to (boarding school) but its expensive, across the state, and I’m graduating in two years anyway. It still makes me somewhat resentful though and I feel ashamed for feeling like that.</p>
<p>@PippaKarenina: I feel you about the whole boarding school thing. On one hand, it would be nice to transfer to a decent private school or boarding school, but on the other hand - I’ve already stuck it out for two years, I’m halfway done, I might as well stick it the rest of the way.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say I go to a rich school at all (the district itself is ~$60 million in debt). In the past few years, the school stopped funding all ECs that weren’t athletically-related. The existence of all of the ECs I’m part of are solely due to teacher goodwill and money from their own pocket. I think most of the teachers realize the importance of academic ECs, so they’re doing whatever it takes to keep them alive.</p>
<p>Boarding school is SO wonderful, but it makes the college process undeniably more difficult. I go to a very, very competitive prep school and the intensity with which the top students approach academics is so intimidating. Here, to even be CONSIDERED for an Ivy, you need top notch grades (4.0 would be impossible here), stellar extracurriculars (on a closed campus, it’s difficult to stand out), or notable athletic prowess.</p>
<p>AP Calculus AB
AP Microeconomics
IB Spanish (standard)
Honors Chem
Honors Bio
Honors Physics
Honors American Lit
Honors US History
Public Speaking (mish mash of debate styles in here)
Research (possibly double) internship
Student Journalism</p>
<p>I must say, I am slightly jealous of everybody who has the opportunity to take such advanced classes as sophomores. I can’t take any APs until junior year. Anyway…</p>
<p>this year:
honors english II
honors biology (taking AP test)
honors spanish II
a dinky art class
honors alg 2/trig
religion 3 (nap time)</p>
<p>next year:
AP US History
AP calc AB
Honors spanish III
Honors chem (taking AP test)
religion 3 (more nap time)
english III (cant stand english)</p>
<p>Anyway…I already made a thread for this but I need to know before friday… If anyone has taken any online AP classes over the summer id appreciate your help. Ok, so my question is: Is it a good idea taking 2 AP classes over the summer? I can either take Ap micro/macro economics and Ap computer science A OR Ap european history and AP computer science A. I will be taking the courses via virtual public school (online class)
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<p>Thanks you guys. I was shaking with joy when I opened my account page and I almost cried when I saw finalist. This has been a dream since 6th grade to have it come true is unbelievable. I’ll keep you all updated about placement tests and my course selections over the next few months. </p>
<p>It’s nice to see good news flowing on this thread! Seriously, evan, congrats again! I can tell how much of a tremendous moment this is for you.</p>
<p>In bad news: I got cut from the admissions round for the internship I was applying to, unfortunately. It was geared towards URMs anyways, but a bummer nonetheless. Hoping to get some awesome experiences next summer when opportunities for Juniors open up (hopefully we can all share of our glory and successes then, hahaha).</p>
<p>How was Friday the 13th for you guys? I had a pretty good day at school. I want to go to the movies with my friend to see Cabin in the Woods, but I have to work tomorrow. But, at least I am going to my school’s drumline competition tomorrow for free because I am helping out!</p>
<p>My day was pretty uneventful, it comprised of receiving progress reports and going to track practice. But I am officially on SPRING BREAK!! Which means I only have 4 more weeks of school!
For spring break I plan on taking tours of a few universities; Chapel Hill, Duke, Wake Forest, and Davidson. Can’t wait! :)</p>
<p>@nate: Tell me how you like Davidson and Wake Forest. I am interested in those two universities as well. </p>
<p>This thread has its on and off days. Today was definitely an off day. I’m stuck in the house doing homework now and won’t be online as much tomorrow. High school sucks.</p>
I knew you would get in!</p>
But, at least I am going to my school’s drumline competition tomorrow for free because I am helping out!</p>