Why are some schools so easy?!?!

fizix2
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:34:23 +0000

That’s why we have standardized tests, so colleges can compare people from hard high schools to people from easy high schools. If you apply to American colleges you will probably be required to take the SAT or the ACT, and if your coursework is advanced enough you should probably take AP exams too. This will give colleges an idea of your true level of preparation.

Also, most American schools make you submit letters of recommendation from your teachers and guidance counselor, who will tell colleges where you stand relative to other students in your school. They will also say if you’re taking the most rigorous courseload available, so you will get credit for that.