study abroad a disadvantage?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm thinking about studying abroad in the UK my entire junior year, but I talked to my counselor today and she said its a bad idea because they dont have APs there and she said when i apply to colleges my transcript will look bad if i don't take rigor courses junior year and that other students will look more competitive than me. But i really want to study abroad because it would be a great experience but I'm worried that it will affect my chances of getting in to a good university. I kind of want to go to a university in the UK anyways but im also applying to universities in America. </p>

<p>So is studying abroad junior year a bad idea and will it affect my chances?</p>

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<p>It would be something interesting to write about in your personal statement.I think it is a good idea you will get to have an experience of a life time.How many people can actually say they went there just to go to school there Junior year.</p>

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<p>yeah i guess it would be something interesting to write..</p>

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<p>Selective colleges want to see that you took the most rigorous courses offered by the school you attend. If your UK school doesn't offer AP's you won't get penalised. I would go and not look back.</p>

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<p>SYA offers study abroad and APs. China and Italy don't require language background. Their programs are awesome.</p>