Chances?

<p>I haven't taken any AP classes, could that ruin my chances of getting in?</p>

<p>You better have a great explanation for why and tons of extracurriculars with a great SAT.</p>

<p>How high of an SAT?</p>

<p>Hi, </p>

<p>I am currently a sophomore at USF. Just wanted you to know, I did not take any AP courses in high school. However, I did take some dual credit courses. Just wanted to throw that out there so you know; AP courses will not necessarily make or break you!</p>

<p>Also, my SAT scores were as follows:</p>

<p>Critical Reading: 630
Quantitative: 460
Writing: 570</p>

<p>Just in case you were wondering, I also got a 25 on the ACT and was heavily involved in athletics during high school. I have also heard that the intended major you include on your application can have an effect on your chances, but I have not confirmed that with anyone in admissions - that may just be a rumor.</p>

<p>1800+ </p>

<p>You should challenge yourself. AP classes may not be all that, but AP classes, as well as college classes, show that you’re able to think at a higher level.</p>

<p>Just use the grid at <a href=“http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/pdf/counselor-grid.pdf[/url]”>http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/pdf/counselor-grid.pdf&lt;/a&gt; and the success predictors list at [Academic</a> Success Predictors](<a href=“http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/academic-success-predictors.html]Academic”>http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/academic-success-predictors.html)</p>

<p>Note that having 3+ AP/IB courses or 2+ dual enrollment courses count as success predictors so if you look shaky according to the grid, those ASP’s come in handy to get you in. Not having AP/IB/DE classes also means your GPA is lower, so that’s doubly hard.</p>

<p>Thank you bullsfan11! I feel like I’ll be fine too.</p>