With high test scores & GPA, how much does course rigor matter at "normal" schools?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi Everyone~</p>

<p>I am sitting here having this debate with DH right now, and hope you can help...</p>

<p>If you have a high GPA (4.00 UW) and high ACT score (32+), top 10% of class, Honors Diploma, and excellent EC's, how much will course rigor matter (taking 4 AP classes out of 12 offered) if applying to "normal"/match schools, such as...
Ohio Northern (Pharmacy)
University of Florida (OOS)
Ohio State
Ohio University
UNC - Chapel Hill (OOS)</p>

<p>I'm sorry to beat this issue to death, as I have searched and read other threads in terms of course rigor. However, they all seem to apply to HYPS and/or reach+ schools.</p>

<p>Thanks! :)</p>

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<p>At UNC it will matter alot. At the others, I’m sure you’ll be good.</p>

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<p>My experience is also with UNC Chapel Hill, where a friend attends. She got into the Honors program, and there is no question that the rigor of her coursework (and of course grades) had a lot to do with her acceptance. She is out of state, and she received very strong financial aid + merit.</p>