Your To-Do for the Day
Posted by Erin Lewis at 9:48 am
This Tuesday, Allen’s College Admissions Blog asked the question, “What’s better? A ‘B’ in a Tough Course or an ‘A’ in an Easy One?” It’s a good read for anyone who has asked themselves the question. Before you head off to read it, I have a piece of advice for my readers: take the most challenging classes because it’s a worthy aim. In addition, acing general courses will not help you get admitted to the most selective schools. The excuse “I’m not so good in math” is no reason to take a general math course if the rest of your application demonstrates that you are capable of handling tough coursework. The appropriate response to your academic challenges is getting to the heart of the matter. Ask for extra help from your teacher or find a tutor. If you are still struggling, consult with a dean or guidance counselor to determine what you need to do to be successful in the course. You should also consider that a final grade of “B” is not the end of your college application. A transcript full of the most challenging classes available—and mostly A’s—far outweighs a 4.0 GPA in a transcript with less challenging ones.
Your to-do: Start with your senior year classes and work your way backward, creating a class schedule with the most challenging courses available at your school for each year of high school. Schedule your courses according to this plan.
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