Some Serious Questions About My Future

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hey everyone, </p>

<p>This is my first time posting, but I have been lingering around this forum for a while now. Anyways, I have some questions, but first let me tell you the story. So, I'm currently a sophomore in a very small high school (about 8 high school students), and my school does not offer any AP classes, and only offers honors English, and currently for math, I am taking Pre-calculus. I don't have any real special or outstanding EC'S. All of my EC'S are not related with school, as my school offers nothing. :( My EC'S util now are volunteering at a hospital (almost done with 100 hours.) And i'm currently helping out my dad at his shop (so that counts as work/volunteer, don't know yet). My current GPA is 4.0, and I'm doing really well in all my classes. </p>

<p>Now here comes the confusing part for me. My school allows students to dual enroll, and I plan to do it this fall term (I'll be a junior). I will be taking Freshman Comp, along with some other courses. Now, I'm not worried about those courses, but I am worried about courses such as College Algebra, or Chemistry. (currently taking Biology sophomore year because school didn't offer it in Freshman year.) I don't want to screw up my GPA, by taking those classes at the CC, but I completely DESPISE my current school, and cannot fathom the idea that I will have to go back there to take any more courses. Therefore, I really want to believe that I CAN, and am mentally capable taking the more difficult classes at the CC. However, because I don't want to screw up my GPA, i'm reluctant to take it there. So I'm really in a tough spot, and need some advice.</p>

<p>P.S. I HATE MY SCHOOL, THAT IS WHY I AM RELUCTANT TO TAKE ANY CLASSES THERE. Most of the kids there are complete idiots who don't know anything. There is no competition there, instead everyone is content with mediocrity. I hate it.</p>

<p>I understand that I even if I may hate my school, I have to do what is necessary to keep up my GPA.... but again what is your take on this, and please let me know, maybe even with some concrete facts or opinions... :)</p>

<p>Sorry for the long post, and I appreciate the effort of those who read this terribly long post, and help me out. Thanks :)</p>

<p>I've posted this in quite some different forum boards...but I need more opinions. Please help.</p>

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<p>wait 8 students?</p>

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<p>There’s no point in not challenging yourself just to get a higher GPA, go for it!</p>

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<p>That’s a really small school, where is it?</p>

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<p>correct me if I’m wrong, but your question is whether or not you shouldn’t take college classes for fear that your GPA will drop?</p>

<p>what I think is important to remember here is that admissions will take everything you tell them into account. so it seems that they will understand that a school as small as yours has been limiting you, and you seek a challenge in a CC. accordingly, they will understand that your GPA may not be as spotless bc you are taking these classes.
but they will appreciate the challenge you’ve undertaken.</p>

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<p>@#4, It’s in Florida.</p>

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<p>@drinksuited, will I explain all of this in my resume? If not, then in what will I tell them?</p>

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<p>They’ll just figure it out. Your school will send them a report outlining all of the information they need about the curriculum you were offered.</p>

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<p>By the way, about your name…Really?</p>