How would this look?

Applying to College
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I was wondering how College Admissions would view an influx (dramatic) of advanced courses (my school doesn’t offer AP) in my application.

Statistically, I have earned an A- or above, nothing lower. Listed below is my progress and increase throughout my four years in high school. Does this look dramatic, or something that a college admissions officer would think “oh, he’s just trying to cram in as many honors courses as he can.”

Freshman: 1 Honors course
Sophomore: 1 Honors course
Junior: 4 Honors courses
Senior: 6 Honors courses

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It looks like you are taking as much initiative as you can in order to challenge yourself academically. Don’t overthink it. Admissions officers like to see progression; it’s a lot better than the opposite.

3

It doesn’t look dramatic. A couple of people at my school do it and it shows that you are challenging yourself which is what every college wants to see.