Rigor of Course load?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Bowdoin College
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<p>I go to a private school where my schedule is somewhat restricted by my school. They limit the number of AP’s you can take (2 sophomore, 3 junior, 4 senior) Is this taken into account by admissions?</p>

<p>Also, math and sciences are not my strong suite, so I am not in the highest courses possible (Pre-calculus and physics). Granted, I am not in the lowest math and science courses offered, but if I took Honors Pre-Calc and AP Physics, I would probably get C’s, so I opted to take the normal courses so I could manage A’s. I am, however, taking AP’s and Honors courses for every other class, save religion.</p>

<p>To somewhat make up for these shortcomings, I am taking courses at the local community college this summer, as well as taking an AP course online from my school.</p>

<p>Did anyone here have the same worries when applying to Bowdoin who was admitted?</p>

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<p>Is this taken into account by admissions?</p>

<p>Yes. On the School Report, done by your counselor, it asks if there is a limit to the amount of advanced courses a student make take. By you taking extra courses at the community college and online, you are displaying a key determination to education and a passion for learning.</p>

<p>Job well done! I haven’t been accepted to Bowdoin, but I applied and I was in the same situation as you (limited courses available due to lack of course selection).</p>