<p>In the Additional Information section, I wrote:</p>
<p>Notes on Coursework:
My high school does not offer any AP courses for freshmen. Only one AP course was offered for sophomores while I was in the grade and I completed it (AP US History). I was signed up for AP Physics for my junior year, but the class was cut over the summer and I had to fill in the hole in my schedule with two electives (Desktop Publishing and Digital Design).</p>
<p>I think it’s unnecessary. I believe all the information about which courses you can take are provided with the school profile.</p>
<p>School profile? What school profile? There’s a school profile?</p>
<p>I think it’s ok to clarify especially the AP Physics class that was cut.</p>
<p>Yeah. I’ve seen my school profile and all it does is list the AP classes.</p>
<p>So you’re saying that colleges have the profiles of all HS throughout the nation?</p>
<p>Typically, your counselor sends a document along with the Common App secondary school report. There is no specified format, but it usually details the overall rigor of your school and its available courses. It also contain information on average test scores for the SAT and ACT.</p>
<p>Yes, every high school in the nation sends a high school profile to colleges along with their secondary school report. (see [Sample</a> High School Profile](<a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/counseling/profile/sample]Sample”>Sample High School Profile – Counselors | College Board))</p>
<p>So, technically your school’s AP info (or lack thereof) will be sent to colleges. Therefore, there is no need for you to explain your H.S. curriculum to colleges.</p>
<p>High school profiles are often used as a brag sheet, saying how many advanced classes are offered, mow many students go on to college… But I have seen some public schools that the profile does not remotely resemble the reality of the school. So Yes, it may be in your best interest to explain anything that will accurately reflect your accomplishments. </p>
<p>You should be able to get a copy of your school profile from your guidance councilor, but if it is an act of fiction your GC may well not want to see it.</p>