<p>I go to a public school but I'm set on applying to Georgetown. I read threads of teens who go to private schools and have ap classes and IB courses. My school doesn't offer all that. We only have about 8 AP courses and I'm only taking 4. We have no IB. I volunteer at an animal shelter. Does this lower my chances of standing out or getting in?</p>
<p>It depends how much you have been able to do with the resources available. Seeing that your school doesn’t offer many AP courses, I’d suggest you try taking them at a virtual (online) school. If financial constraints are a problem, chances are that your state will have a public, free of cost virtual school. If you feel up to it, you can also self-study for AP tests and ask your school to administer them. Such initiatives will help prove your worthiness.</p>
<p>During admissions, they looks to see if you have a challenging course load by comparing the courses you take to those offered at your school. So, as long as you are challenging yourself with what your school offers, your chances will most likely not be hurt.</p>