<p>I was thinking about it, and how much does being in all honors and AP classes affect your chances of getting into a really good school. My friend went to Princeton and was only in one honors class. I know they help but say you have like a 97 or 98 average without honors classes and lots of service and extra curriculars would you still have a chance into any top schools?</p>
<p>Your evidence is anecdotal. For the overwhelming majority of students, if their school offers honors/AP and they didn’t capitalize upon it, top schools will not look favorably upon their schedules.</p>
<p>but what about everything else on the resume? other things are considered with college acceptances though…</p>
<p>Yes, but remember, a university is primarily an institute of learning. It’s generally a given that students will be in honors/AP classes if offered, so I guess it’s almost a prerequisite to admission to top schools. There are rare exceptions, I’m sure.</p>
<p>true good point. how far would you think a person could get without honors courses?</p>
<p>If honors courses and AP courses are offered at your school and you choose not to challenge yourself and take such courses, nothing on your EC resume is going to make up for the lack of rigor. Your transcript will be viewed by colleges alongside your high school profile. The high school profile shows the courses available to students, average SAT/ACT scores, as well as other statistical information (Sports teams available, etc.). In addition, your Guidance Counselor fills out a form that rates the degree of rigor in the courses you have taken compared to other students in your class.</p>
<p>true again</p>