<p>Hey everyone :) I'm a rising senior, and I have to take regular statistics because of scheduling problems.</p>
<p>I took calc BC last year and scored a 5. My math scores are 770 (SAT I) and 790 (SAT 2). Will taking regular stats senior year hurt me? I'm applying to a few ivies and MIT.</p>
<p>A quick note in either the counselor rec or even Additional Information should let them know that there was a scheduling issue.</p>
<p>^^
I don’t agree that mentioning this in either your application or by the GC is necessary or desirable. All that does is draw attention to the course and makes it seem “inferior” in some way. It’s obviously not. You have great math scores – no apologies of any kind are needed for taking Statistics. In practice not that many students get a chance to take both Calculus BC AND Statistics in any form in high school.</p>
<p>Focus on the positives.</p>
<p>The OP’s stats are great. And it’s true that not many schools allow you to take stats and Calc BC but if AP Stats is available the student could be seen as not taking the most difficult curriculum. A note to the GC is a good idea.</p>
<p>I agree with Erin’s Dad. Colleges will see that AP Statistics is offered in the school, and that the applicant did not take it for some reason. Seeing the excellent math scores will just add to their confusion and make them wonder if the applicant is choosing a weaker schedule because of senioritis. A note about schedule conflicts would be very helpful in this case.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies. Stats AP is offered at my school, but I have to take regular stats because of a scheduling conflict.</p>
<p>Should I write this in the additional info section or give a note to my counselor?</p>
<p>It’s much easier if you get the counselor to say something about it. If it’s coming from you, there’s less credibility. </p>
<p>However, if the counselor refuses to add that in for whatever reason, then the Additional Information section is your last hope.</p>