school offers only a few AP classes - Ivy League

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<p>If a school offers only a few Ap classes, how can that student get into any Ivy league school? What about if their school doesn't offer any?</p>

<p>I was wondering what would happen if someone got a 4.0, but could not take any AP classes. I heard that colleges look at the classes offered at the school, but how would they know whether that student would do well in an AP class if there is one?</p>

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<p>Your high school should include a profile that will include how many AP courses are offered. This is one of the reasons SAT and ACT scores are nice.</p>

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<p>So if someone has a high SAT score, but only a 4.0 GPA, they can still get in? How would colleges know whether they can challenge themselves or not?</p>

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<p>^You are only measured to the ability of your school’s curriculum in-house. Dual Enrollment, self-studied AP’s, CLEP tests, etc. are not taken into the picture.</p>

<p>If your Guidance Counselor marks “most demanding curriculum” on your apps, then you’re all set. However, it may be a good idea to expand your curriculum using such methods to make yourself more desirable by going “above and beyond” the confines of your curriculum ;)</p>

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<p>That is an over simplification. If we’re talking about top colleges, they do want to see signs of your making efforts to take advantage of any opportunity open to you and they need proof you can make it there.</p>

<p>Attending free summer programs like governor’s schools, taking community college classes, participation in online opportunities and competitions…</p>

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<p>You will only be judged within the context of your high school. However, your grades should be spotless if your classes are not particularly rigorous, and they should be validated by good SAT/ACT scores and extracurriculars.</p>

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<p>Second what hmom5 has said. If you do not have opportunities in your school, what did you do in summer and did you try community colleges etc?</p>

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<p>Well, I am planning on taking some classes at the community college. Will it affect my chances if I get a bad score at the college? What about a B or C?</p>