college applications

I’m a junior and high school and unfortunately haven’t taken many rigorous high school courses. I’m planning on applying to schools such as NYU and BU and I was wondering if there is anything I could do to make up for that, maybe outside of my high school? That’s the only area of my application I’m worried about. And if i apply ED1 to NYU are they not going to be looking at my first semester senior grades?

Thank you!

What does your HS guidance counselor say? He/She is best equipped to advise you based on your entirety (GPA, transcript rigor, test scores). You’ve not divulged yours – which is fine – but then all ppl can give you are generalities.

I think you’d be best served by sitting down w/your guid counselor. Good luck

Okay, thanks so much!