How would taking BC Calc and AP Physics C in junior year stands out?

Woandering
Sun, 15 Feb 2015 20:06:39 +0000

You’re doing fine. How many APs have you taken/are doing, and how many does your school offer?

Your GPA is fine, and your schedule isn’t weak. Have you gotten any prizes in ballet?

Almost every poster here has been rather harsh. NO ONE can count on getting into HYPSM; that doesn’t mean the OP doesn’t have a good chance. She does.

OP, what I suggest for you to do now is to work on your English, in order to write a good admission essay. Those are rather important. Maintain your GPA and course rigor. Spend some, but not too much, time on SATs. Get some leadership positions in school, such as compsci clubs, dance clubs, etc. Finally, look at some Liberal Arts colleges. If you’re fine with small schools, Harvey Mudd is extremely good for the sciences. Do NOT let the Asian family and perspective cloud your judgement on the definition of a good school. I’m Asian, and I know that some of my relatives won’t approve if I enroll at a LAC, but I believe the LAC I chose is better than Harvard for what I’m looking for. It’s also extremely hard to get into.