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Applying to College
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<p>Sorry to bug y'all with nonsense questions but I'm a current sophomore and, frankly, the guidance counselors at my school are absolute wastes of time. I had to convince them that it would look better to take AP Psychology than "Computer Apps 1" (an entry-level "joke" course).</p>

<p>First, for the SAT. I know that when it is actually time to apply to schools I will send my SAT scores to the colleges but (I know, stupid question), how do they keep track of the scores if they are separate from the physical application? And the same question with recommendations- if the letters are sent separately than the application how are they kept track of? :) I know, it's probably a stupid question.</p>

<p>Secondly, could I have someone look over my course schedule for freshman-senior year? I'm thinking about applying to Wake, UNC-Chapel Hill, College of William and Mary... etc.</p>

<p>Freshman: Honors English, PE, Honors Biology, Honors Algebra II, Spanish 1 (Don't offer honors), AP World History, and Honors Chemistry
Sophomore: Dance 1 (also, not offered honors), AP Statistics, AP Psychology, Honors Civics/Economics, Spanish 2 (Honors not offered), and Honors English
Junior (tentative): AP English, AP Government, AP Environmental Science, Environmental Lab, Honors Spanish 3, and Honors Pre-Calculus
Senior (tentative): AP English, AP US History, AP Economics, AP Calculus AB, Honors Spanish 4, Honors Physics</p>

<p>Look good? My school offers a total of 15 AP's and I will have graduated completing 10 of them. I've basically taken the most rigorous course schedule offered.</p>

<p>Also, am I on the right track for the colleges I am looking at? I'm in the top 5% of my class, I'm in the Habitat for Humanity club, President of the Engineering Club, in the Beta Club, and am captain of my competitive cheerleading team. I do community service as well.</p>

<p>Thanks so much. Sorry I wrote a novel. :)</p>

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<p>Okay thanks for the suggestion!</p>

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<p>You are certainly on the right track for those colleges, and personally I think that you are limiting yourself. You have the potential to get into some top 20 schools.</p>

<p>Honestly, does it matter how colleges keep track of your SAT scores and whatnot? They do somehow, and that’s all you need to know. Just worry about fulfilling your end of the bargain, and they will fulfill theirs.</p>

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<p>OP, if you do well on your standardized tests (PSAT/SAT/ACT) and keep your grades up you should be competitive for the schools you list. Please keep in mind that the vast majority of public schools will NOT give you financial aid if you are out of state.</p>

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<p>@stopit, I was just wondering.</p>

<p>And Erin’s Dad, thank you. I wouldn’t qualify for any need-based aid anyway, so I can’t really consider who will give me the biggest package of money when deciding on colleges.</p>