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<p>I agree completely. But I don’t think that not being able to take the most rigorous courses because of the move will be a real detriment in the eyes of adcoms, especially if the D is able to take some college classes.<br>
Much depends on what the OP means by “has fulfilled all the core requirements.” Will she have fulfilled them at a high level, e.g. taken some AP courses if available? If so, her record will look reasonably strong in the eyes of adcoms. If not, it will be important to ascertain that she could take some APs in her senior year in the new school.</p>
<p>From what I understand, the OP’s D is a high achieving student. So, despite the fact that only <em>some</em> colleges require SAT-IIs, these should figure in her plan for the coming spring, as should some college visits. P3t’s plan of action sounds very sensible.</p>
<p>Re: Dmd’s point about not being able to apply early during junior year. Actually, as marmat points out, it is possible (or it was when S applied to H–which no longer has SCEA).</p>