Unhelpful guidance counselor

Applying to College
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<p>Hello everybody,</p>

<p>My high school guidance counselor does not know how to give proper advice. I asked her what I can do to improve my chances of getting into elite colleges but all she says is get good grades and test scores. If I ask her what AP classes I can take for my major, then she says it's up to me. I hope to major in Biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University and move on to med school, and all she can say is do the best you can in high school. I am currently in the 10th grade and hope to receive some advice. Any help would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Acumen</p>

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<p>I’ll join the unhelpful group. What your counselor has said is absolutely correct. Do the best you can, but don’t strain yourself. What kind of advice are you expecting? I can’t give you a magical combination of classes to take and scores to reach for. </p>

<p>In addition to the unhelpful advice I’ve just reiterated:</p>

<p>Do a little research on Johns Hopkins and see what “goals” or “standards” it sets for the medical program. What attracts to you to its program? </p>

<p>You’re a sophomore. Enjoy your youth.</p>

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<p>Oh, and a tiny bit more helpful advice:</p>

<p>AP Bio seems to match. Maybe AP English Lit. to develop your writing skills.</p>

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<p>It is really up to you. I’d recommend taking AP Bio, AP Chemistry and AP Calc. The rest is all up to you, just keep your grades up!</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot you guys</p>

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<p>she is right. the passion, the extra curriculars, the love for what you want to do is something that is shown and expressed, not something that a guidance counselor would recommend you to do.</p>

<p>good luck</p>

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<p>Take the ACT or SAT in September or October of your junior year. Then you can know where you are at with scores, and what you need to improve on.</p>