Questions

<p>(I’m a junior & I’m looking to apply to ivy league schools, such as Columbia.)

  1. Does it matter how many SAT IIs I take and what subjects I take them in?
  2. Also, how important are APs scores? I took AP world last year and I only got a 3 :frowning: I’m taking more AP exams this year, hopefully I’ll score higher.
  3. Is it true that colleges like to see an “upward trend” in grades? I did bad in math freshman year but now I have a 90+
  4. I’m taking a Photoshop graphic design class (as part of my school schedule) and I recently passed the Adobe Certification Exam. I’m wondering: Can this be considered an “Academic Achievement”? & If I show that I have passion and prowess in Photoshop and graphic design, will it make me more of a “well-rounded” student? Even if I don’t want to major in art?
    Thanks for any help!
    P.S. I’m sorry if this seems like too many questions</p>