<p>first, i want to thank all of you for taking the time to read this a reply. Second of all, i would like to congradulate you for making it to Ivy League. I am an eighth grader. So, I am taking Algebra 2 at the high school, while taking my regular classes back over at my middle school. I had always thought of this as a benefit. But instead, I was told that it might also be a big mistake. My advisor had told me the other day that colleges might see this and go Wow! Shes taking such an advanced class and she still can keep up with her high scores or they might think ok, this is nothing, middle school classes are easy so shes spending all her energy on Algebra 2. I am not sure if this is true. Being advanced had always seemed like a benefit to me ,not a mistake. I do have a 98.7 in Algebra 2. However, this score will not be counted into my high school transcript. Because I am only an eighth grader, my college will not see this score unless they require a look at my middle school scores. My advisor did advise me on taking some classes that will benefit me. I am not completely sure what i should take. She said that I should take all the AP classes I can possibly take. But, I have to get perfect scores, though, in all my AP classes. And then ace the SATS. With some extracurriculars and other leadership qualities, I should be fine. UC colleges and Ivy League require a full 4 year math course but since I am so advanced in math, I do not know what I should take in high school. Please tell me in my situation, what are the best classes that would help me get into Ivy League. As a student already in Ivy League, i would really appreciate your help!!</p>
<p>If you want to get into a college like Yale you should take all the hardest classes possible, and your SAT’s should be around the 2300’s. But really, it is NOT decisive to be taking the hardest classes possible. You’re not competing within your high school, but with everyone else in the world that applies. </p>
<p>Since you ARE only in eighth grade now would be a good time to develop an academic hook for college. If you are that good at Algebra I’m going to assume you have some mathematical talent. Try to make the US Physics or US Chemistry team by the time you’re a junior. (USAPho or USAChO). For math it’s already too late…</p>
<p>Don’t listen to Lagiut! I know a student who came into 9th grade taking math with the other 9th graders and today he is one of the top students in the country. The most important thing is to be passionate about something. If math is your thing, run with it. Don’t let anybody tell you what you can’t do. Or if it’s physics, or chemistry, or theater, or journalism…follow your heart. The rest will follow.</p>
<p>that was so greatly worded, i was about to tear up ^</p>
<p>Hey! I’m still a junior… so I haven’t applied yet, but I was in the same situation as you in some of my subjects - especially math. </p>
<p>Here’s the courses I had:</p>
<p>7th - Honors Geometry
8th - Honors Alg. 2
9th - Pre-Calc
10th - Survey of Calculus (supposedly an introduction course, but we used an AP book)
11th - current - AP Calculus AB
12th - anticipated - AP Calculus BC</p>
<p>The BIGGEST issue with being ahead in math is that by the time you’re going to be taking SATs, Algebra 2 is way out of your mind. However, it’s what most of your peers are going to be in, and it’s a lot of what’s on the standardized testing for math. Make sure you keep up on all your formulas. You won’t use them as much in higher mathematics, and they’re easy to forget. If you can take a Trigonometry course… go for it. I didn’t get that chance, and learning trig within calculus is a bit horrid. Otherwise, I would try to aim for something similar, if your school offers it. If they don’t have multiple levels of Calc… take what they have, then try some sort of duel enrollment. Definitely Algebra based, though. It’s much more relevant to everything you’ll be needing to prepare for. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I haven’t been accepted to any ivy league yet but I think it will be okay depending on what AP classes your school offers… I can imagine:
9th: Pre-Calc
10th: AP Calc AB
11th: AP Calc BC
12th: AP Statistics</p>
<p>so then you get a math class all 4 years</p>
<p>Harvardgirl Your situation is not as unique as you might like to think. You are on an excellent track, you just need to keep it up. If no Math class available in 12th grade at your school you can always do Multivariable calc at community college or online course.</p>
<p>Harvardgirl, who wrote that for you? No 8th grader is looking so far ahead into colleges.</p>
<p>Fess up, mom!</p>
<p>I also took Algebra 2 at a high school while still in middle school. It was an honors class and counted as credit for college. All I can say is Algebra 2 is very easy compared to precalc and calc. </p>
<p>I believe success in math depends on your dedication and devotion to it. There was a kid who went to high school Algebra 2 with me and he was only in seventh grade! He was a mathlete, AMC type of person, probably because he studied alot of advanced math.</p>
<p>Getting in an ivy league is more difficult that it sounds to young high school students. Especially if you go to a school with many advanced classes. So while you are on the right track towards your future, allow your passions and dedication lead you along the way.</p>