Straight A's and an F

Daily help from the 1st quiz of the year, getting an A on homework but failing every single test for a year simply does not add up- especially with a 760 SAT math score. The idea that you are simply not neurologically capable of grasping the concepts of Algebra doesn’t fly.

OP how is there nobody else in the mix? Sometimes something as simple as a different teacher, with a different style approach can make things click.

For a capable student who is aiming (very) high, the first quarter F should have sent you into serious problem solving mode. Going to morning help sessions was clearly inadequate support. The top schools will be wondering what got between you and getting more / different help. Your ECs are excellent, but the AOs may wonder if that is why you didn’t have the time to find other solutions or get the right kind of help.