I wanted to see if I can get some feedback if i could get into a good college with the classes i have taken, the ones i’m taking, and the ones I’ll be taking(All academic classes are honors). [HS=High School][DE=Dual Enrollment]. The slash (/) indicates that it’s a semester long class. If there is a number next to the class, then that’s the grade i made in it. The college i’m enrolled in is a community college. Also, tell me any colleges that that you would recommend me looking into.
Freshman
Ninth Grade English (HS) 95
Algebra I w/Geometry A (HS) 95
Biology I (HS) 95
Advanced Science Research (HS) 94
World History (HS) 96
Spanish 2 (HS) 97
PE and Health (HS) 96
Sophomore
English Composition I/II (DE)
Algebra II w/Geometry B (HS)
Chemistry I (HS)
Human Anatomy (HS)
United States History I/II (DE)
Spanish 3 (HS)
Junior
World Lit/American Lit (DE)
College Algebra/PreCaluclus (DE)
Principles of Chemistry I/II (DE)
Principles of Biology I/ II (DE) OR Physics(nothing calculus based) (HS)
Economics (HS)
Senior
British Lit/African American Lit (DE)
Calculus I/II (DE)
Organic Chemistry I/II
American Government/Psychology (DE)
Some Elective/Principles of Physics I(Calculus-Based)
ACT Scores(in Freshman Year of High School)
English:23
Math: 26
Reading:20
Science: 23
I would really appreciate some feedback. I’m considering majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Biology.
It honestly depends on your ACT score. Based on your grades you should have a pretty high GPA by junior year. If youre shooting for a top tier, ivy school, you should probably get at least a 31 or 32 on the ACT. Other than that keep up the good work maintaining your GPA. Also if youre looking into doing chemistry in college, you should look for volunteering or even internships related to chemistry.
No need to share that ACT score from your freshman year of high school…you SHOULD learn so much by junior year that those scores are well in the rear-view mirror. You didn’t say, but based on what you wrote, it appears you have yet to begin your sophomore year, correct? If so, it’s a bit early to get some real feedback on chances or where you should look.
Here’s the advice I can give – the BIGGEST hurdle that potential majors in Chemistry have is the math. My wife is a college chemistry professor, and she is often amazed that she has students come in wanting to major in chemistry but who don’t have a good grasp of the math…and most of it is really just algebra. You really need to have a great foundation and understanding of math if you are to succeed in Chemistry. Also, writing ability is necessary. Lab reports and abstracts have certain easy-to-follow-rules if you understand the English Language. One thing that is of great dismay to my wife and her colleagues is how students can’t seem to get how to write an abstract. They often will go on too long and won’t use the correct format, even though they are given examples of how to write one. One of her college professor friends summed it up this way - “It’s five f*cking sentences!” Know that (or whatever your future professor tells you). Write reports and abstracts as you are instructed.