I’m a senior. I go to a rigorous school, but the reason I am asking is for mental health. Mostly because of bullying and frankly I’ve withstood it for three and a half years and I really need this. I have extracurriculars still, I can still get my associates degree because the classes I take are dual enrollment and should still be dual enrollment if they are online. Of course, I will also still graduate with my high school degree on top of my associate’s degree but was wondering if the colleges that waitlisted me, deferred me, and accepted me would think of it as ‘quitting’ if I took the classes online rather than in person. And would they even know in the first place?
You’d have to ask each of the colleges to which you have been accepted, and notify those where decisions are pending or where you have been waitlisted.
Honestly, I think it would be a red flag.
Bullying is a serious issue, and so is mental health, but without a doctor’s diagnosis of anything, or a reasonable and valid explanation from your guidance counselor, all you’ll be doing is raising questions about your grit and ability to play well with others.
Edited to say: If your high school has an integrated online program, so all grades will appear on one transcript, then you can probably get away with it.
I would talk to your GC. How would they know you are taking them on-line?
have you talked to the GC or Vice Principal about the bullying? You think they can’t do anything but you would be suprised.
In don’t think it will matter. If you have a diploma. If your transcript is the classes and subjects you told them you were taking or harder. The grades are all better than a c. And the programs are all school sponsored.
But If the grades come on a different transcript than your current school it is like moving to a new school. It won’t disqualify you but you need to talk to them. But I would focus on your accepted schools and deferrals.
It depends on where you are applying. I agree that it could be a red flag to more selective colleges. Also, I’d assume it means changing the schedule you put on your application. Colleges would have questions about that, and you must notify them.
I wouldn’t know who would care-but if you choose to ask, then I’d not use the bullying or mental health as the reason. I’d look into what other advantages it would give you-such as time to pursue other things or more classes etc.
Take care of yourself first. Mental & physical health should be priorities. There are thousands of colleges & universities in the US.
Anything healthy that you can do to alleviate unnecessary stress in your life should be undertaken.