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Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I really wanted to get into US History honors but didn't make the cut, though I was on the waiting list. However, I know for certain that I am wayyy more capable than some of the kids who did get in! I tried to cajole my counselor into enrolling me in to that class by telling her that I got an A in honors English and in World History. However, I couldn't enter the class becasue it was already full.</p>

<p>I am really disappointed now because my ONLY Ap/honor class is English. Would it look impressive if I studied really hard on history and took the AP and SATii exam? By the way, I am also planning on taking political science at the community college to gain credits that would otherwise come from honors courses. does this offset the flaw in my couseload?</p>

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<p>it wouldnt be that impressive but it wouldnt hurt to do it</p>

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<p>I agree with chickenboy. My school gives honors and AP classes like pancakes.</p>

<p>I wonder why you did not make the cut. </p>

<p>May take a class online or try to convince your counselor. </p>

<p>Being friends with your counselor makes sure you don't problems like this. (hint)</p>

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<p>my counselor tried to do what she could to get me enrolled. she called the teacher and the teacher said that there was absolute nO WAY to accept me! so, she suggested taking political science. bah well. i'll just shoot for a high SATii score to show college that i actually CAN learn the material even though i'll be in an "easier" class.</p>

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<p>Our school doesn't have certain AP classes (AP Chem...) because not enough people sign up. I couldn't imagine a waiting list.</p>

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<p>Did you talk to the teacher? Even if they won't let you in, you should know why for future reference. A teacher saying there was absolutely no way they would let me in would definetely concern me.</p>

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<p>maybe some people will drop the class and then you can take it?</p>

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<p>Are you taking the CC class AT the college? It is my understanding that many colleges, including elites, look more favorably upon community college courses - taken onsite- than on AP classes where the college teacher, or worse, just the course, comes to the high school. Comes under the catagories of "extreme initiative," while the AP class is sometimes under that of "parents embarrassed if I don't."</p>

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<p>I will have both AP classes and community college classes... by the end of my sophomore year I hope to have completed 4 AP classes and 1 or 2 community colleges classes.</p>