Spent 9th Grade in another country! Help!

Applying to College
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<p>Ok, so I technically spent only 3 years in real high school. My 9th grade year I spent in my home country, Brazil. </p>

<p>There, I took many courses that have been successfully converted into my high school credits, such as Chemistry, Physics and Math 1 (other classes I had to retake, but thankfully I'll be graduating on time). Other classes that I took during my 9th grade year, such as Portuguese and "Locational Studies" (Brazilian history/literature) have not been necessarily converted to my credits because my school obviously doesn't have such courses. </p>

<p>My question is: will Admission officers be able to view all my credits from my 9th grade year in Brazil, and could the extra classes be of an advantage to me? In general, could they consider it? It strikes me as a bit unfair if they only look at grades 10, 11 and 12 and partially 9.</p>

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<p>Bump…</p>

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<p>Yes they will look at that. You need to ask your 9th grade HS to send that info to your colleges.</p>

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<p>So, 9th will be viewed in its own context and add to the picture. Your US hs can only give credits for classes that count toward their set requirements. You can have the Brazillian hs send an official transcript to colleges or ask the GC here if they can include the official copy they previously received, when they send to colleges. This isn’t much different than a US kid who changes hs, doesn’t see all his credits transfer, but the whole record can be sent. You can clarify with the GC and the colleges.</p>