<p>I'm a junior in high school, but my school doesn't offer a lot of rigorous or diverse courses. Only 3 AP classes (Calc AB, Calc BC, and Government), one Dual Enrollment course (DE English), and only one language (Spanish). This year I'm taking the hardest classes I can (Calc AB and DE English. Government is strictly for seniors.) I'm a little worried that a lack of harder classes will come off the wrong way when it comes time for admissions. Should I be worried?</p>
<p>Admissions know whether you took a rigorous schedule based on your high school. They realize not everyone has the same opportunities.</p>
<p>No need to worry at all. Colleges care about rigor of curriculum, not quantity of APs. Every high school includes a school profile with every application describing how many advanced courses are offered and which are the most difficult. If you’re taking the hardest classes possible, you’re in great shape. Good luck!</p>
<p>I echo the above (so much empathy on that scenario btw). You can always to community college, online courses, and self-study for courses that interest you. That always looks nice.</p>
<p>Also create opportunities. This cannot be emphasized enough. If you can, found a club for something that truly interests you, register your school for an academic competition etc. (that said don’t found clubs as resume fillers) Best of luck!</p>
<p>Thank you for the reassuance. I do plan on taking at least one course this summer. Hopefully I can take two. I’m also looking at the community colleges near by for some possibilities. I’m trying to work as hard as I can, because I have my eyes on a college already plus I really want to get into the honors program there. Hopefully some of my motivation will shine through come application time!</p>