<p>Okay so I'm going to be a freshman next year and I'm wondering about mostly which classes to take and stuff. Ill have completed algebra 1 this year. Also how can I take calc AB as a junior? I'm interested in physics/math.
Aside from academics, hows the social life for those who are "smart"? Are they losers or do they fit in more with all of the new people? And dating? Is it smart to date as a freshman or is it better to wait? Thanks to everyone on cc for all of your help!!!!</p>
<p>One more thing: what can I do/start doing freshman year to help me stand out later? (College admissions,etc)</p>
<p>Don’t listen to people who tell you not to use this website until your junior year or whatever…it’s a great source of information as long as you don’t get obsessed with trying to be like the crazy people in the chances forum. You’ll be in high school next year and it’s fine for you to think about college and the future if you want. </p>
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<p>What AP and honors courses does your high school offer? Which ones are available to freshmen?
You’ll probably be taking either Algebra II or Plane Geometry as far as math, depending on which one your school puts first. This track would put you in pre-calculus in your junior year, but they might let you take Algebra II and Plane Geometry at the same time (freshman year) so you could take pre-calculus sophomore year. There isn’t much overlap in those classes. Or you could test out of stuff.
If you took Calculus AB in your junior year, what would you take in your senior year? If you’re interested in math and you finish pre-calculus by the end of your sophomore year, I’d recommend just taking AP Calculus BC or self-studying for the test in your junior year, then taking a higher-level math class at a local college in your senior year (linear algebra or differential equations, for example). </p>
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<p>If you’re socially adept, you’ll have friends. If you’re not, you either won’t have friends or you won’t have as many. Your social life in high school (at least in terms of how many friends you have) will probably be fairly similar to how it was in middle school. It has nothing to do with being smart, but keep in mind that no one likes people who act like they know everything. Definitely participate in class, but ask (good) questions as often as or more often than you give answers. You look less arrogant that way, and you learn more.</p>
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<p>Cross this bridge when you come to it…I never even got the opportunity to date anyone until my senior year. IMO dating is fun/fine if your parents allow it and you don’t take it too seriously.</p>
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<li><p>Start doing ECs. You probably won’t get a leadership position this year, but colleges will want to see dedication, focus, and commitment. ECs don’t have to take place in school, and you probably already have some. </p></li>
<li><p>During Christmas break, look for summer programs, preferably free selective ones. There are some listed here (not all free):
<a href=“http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine/resources/summer_programs/[/url]”>http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine/resources/summer_programs/</a>
It’s also fine to stay local during the summer and volunteer, get a job, etc. But definitely do something. </p></li>
<li><p>Don’t try to write any essays until junior year at the earliest, but write down ideas and interesting sentences when you think of them. In three years you’ll have a lot of stuff to work with.</p></li>
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<p>Mop isn’t listed on there.</p>
<p>MOP isn’t something you can just apply to. They have a list of competitions too, and the AMC is listed on that.</p>