<p>I'm probably going to be forced to take Japanese IV instead of AP Japanese, which I tested into, because of a scheduling conflict. How are colleges going to see this? Do I just put a line or two about it somewhere on the Common App? It's not like my school puts up the periods anything is offered, so the college isn't going to know... Is this going to hurt me?</p>
<p>Your guidance counselor can mention it in her rec, or you can address it in the “Additional Information” section of the Common App.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks! (But it won’t count against me or anything?)</p>
<p>Honestly, that most likely wouldn’t be the tipping factor if you got in or not. But obviously regardless of scheduling conflicts, Japanese 4 is not the same as AP Japanese in terms of rigor, etc.</p>
<p>Not a drop in the bucket. </p>
<p>If you’re applying to a less competitive school, then it won’t matter. </p>
<p>If you’re applying to a very competitive school, then it won’t matter because your entire application is considered, not a single mishap in your schedule.</p>
<p>For those who are sophomores or juniors, make sure you make a note of scheduling conflicts so you can relate then to your college GC. GCs come and go, so be able to provide details. My S, a soph, ended up with a study hall because of scheduling conflicts at a new school that had few options once his original schedule could not be accommodated. Also, be prepared in interview situations to answer the question, “is your transcript correct”, or “is there anything else you’d like to add?” This is the perfect time to introduce scheduling conflicts in a non-complaining way.</p>