<p>My class size is extremely small compared to the 2014 thread I was reading. Probably 150 kids and it's a public school. :0 we offer like 10 AP classes and most are for seniors and juniors. I live in a small place in NY and want to go to a very good college. Even if I did graduate at the top of my class, do you think I could get into a good college? It seems very unlikely the more I read about what other 2014s are doing in their classes. (Honors everything, classes juniors at my school take, and tons of APs)</p>
<p>Yes. Don’t worry about other people. Just concentrate on doing well yourself.</p>
<p>As long as you do the absolute best with what’s available at your school, you should be able to get into many great colleges. </p>
<p>Try to make As in all your classes and take the most rigorous course load possible (you seem to be doing very well in this respect). Also, join and participate in ECs that you’re truly passionate about and believe you can succeed in. To prove your intelligence (relative to your peers at public school), score well on the SAT/ACT and perform admirably at regional and state-level competitions (science fairs, debate competitions, math competitions, etc). </p>
<p>Basically, succeed in things that are available to you. Even though you may not have as many opportunities as students at other schools (300+ student class, more APs, easier grading, etc), you can still show colleges you have what it takes by doing the aforementioned things. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks to both of you! But my school doesn’t compete in anything. We don’t even have a national honor society. And I do plenty of ECs. If I did anymore I would be doing every EC offered at my school. (which I plan to at least try to do)</p>
<p>Quantity is not as good as quality. Notice, I said to join ECs you are truly passionate about. This doesn’t mean to join every club in the school, only those that you are genuinely interested in. It’s icing on the cake if you can succeed within those ECs.</p>
<p>Even if your school doesn’t compete very much, there are tons of competitions you can participate in that are out-of-school. These include prestigious math, science, and writing competitions; whatever floats your boat.</p>
<p>But the problem with me is that I like almost every EC I do. I don’t mind the quantity of it, I like the quality of each. And what kinds of competitions are there? I’m apparently a computer whizz according to my teacher. So anything having to do with making websites or graphics would be pretty amazing!</p>
<p>If you love everything you do, then great! As for computer competitions, the ACSL offers some, I believe. But that’s mostly hard computer coding, not graphics and websites. You don’t need a competition to validate your proficiency in something, though. Maybe design a successful website or make some cash designing websites for start-up businesses in the area? The possibilities are endless! Research for yourself, and you’ll find something.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the help and for the ideas! You’ve been great to a new CC kid!</p>
<p>No problem! I wish you luck in your efforts.</p>
<p>Do your best. and you will be fine. I mean very best not just best</p>