Can I still get into Harvard, talking geometry as a freshman?

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<p>Hi! I specifically said "Harvard" but it really does apply to any ivy league schools.</p>

<p>I'm currently a sophomore in high school and I took Geometry as a freshman, when I could take it in 8th grade. My middle school counselor messed my schedule up so I ended up taking Algebra 1 in my eighth grade. It's when I first came to America as well, so situations were pretty hectic and I had no time to pay attention to my math class. I really regret not fixing my schedule. All the "smart" kids who are planning on getting into top 20 colleges took Algebra 2 or PreCalculus as freshmen, and I am worrying if that's a standard for top colleges. Do you think my chances of getting admitted decreased while I was being held back in math one year? just a reminder, I'm Asian and I think math standard for Asians are considered to be high. </p>

<p>Just as a note, I have no hard time getting A's in honors math classes.</p>

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<p>Yes. Roughly fifteen people who were in freshmen geometry at the same time as me are in Ivy League schools, including Harvard, right now.</p>

<p>What math course you take when will be a miniscule part of your application. Don’t worry about it.</p>

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<p>jinkwon</p>

<p>Was it necessary for you to post the same thread twice?</p>

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<p>Sorry, I realized that I typed “talking” instead of “taking” and I didn’t know how to edit title, I’m new here!</p>

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<p>There’s some statistics on it. This year, Harvard admitted exactly 12 students who took Geometry as freshman-- So it’s certainly not impossible.</p>

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<p>wait, so they only admitted 12 students out of like… 1000? Where did you get that statistics from?</p>

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<p>Saugus,</p>

<p>The Harvard 2014 Statistics page indicates that there were 10 students admitted who took Geometry as freshmen, not 12. Check your facts before ■■■■■■■■ on these threads.</p>

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<p>that makes me feel like my chances of getting into any top schools are really slim… do you have URL to the statistics page?</p>

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<p>^They’re effing with you, buddy. The point is that you need to chill out. One class decision made in 8th grade is not going to affect your admissions chances to Harvard in any meaningful way. And besides, even if it were, there’s nothing you can do about it now right?</p>

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<p>It’s nothing to be too worried about. If it’s bugging you, you can take a math class at your local community college. It would count as a high school and a college credit and is a good way to show admission officers that you are ready for college courses.</p>

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<p>I took geometry as a freshman and got in and so did my friend so…I think you’re stressing out a little bit too much about this. You’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>@Felix where did you get those statistics?</p>

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Your sarcasm detector ought to be checked.</p>