Do dual enrollment classes raise your unweighted GPA (if you do well in them, of course)?
Most universities, or at least most of the elite Private universities:Pay No Attention to GPA.If there are 10,000 high schools, then there may be 10,000 different ways to determine a weighted GPA and unweighted is…………………Instead, the private universities like MIT will look at:Your Complete and Official TranscriptThe letter of recommendation that is submitted by your guidance counselor that accompanies that official transcript. That letter should tell the university a Lot about You as both a Student and as a Person,The Official Secondary School Report that the school is mandated to submit to the college which describes, in detail, what the educational philosophy of that school is, what courses are offered, what is the degree of difficulty of those courses, how the courses are graded, and whether you have the opportunity to take dual enrollment courses, and at what colleges are those courses taught, etc.Letters of recommendation from some of your teachersGPA, by itself is Meaningless.Less worrying and much more enjoying high school and enjoying the college application process.
Can a middle school student take dual enrollment?
It really depends on your district.In my district, I had take a couple of high school classes, but I have to take the middle school classes first. So, right now I am taking Geometry and Spanish. However, I can't enroll in the high school beyond that. You may be able to test out, but it is highly unlikely. So, it is possible, but highly unlikely. I suggest talking to your counselors.
Is it too late for my 9th grader to enroll in a boarding school and begin this fall.?
Absolutely. As Ms. Matthews notes, few schools conclude the traditional admission cycle completely full. Your ninth grader should have great options.You’ll work through the regular admission process just on a compressed calendar. We have a free e-book to help you with exactly this situApplying to Private School After the DeadlineThe goal of late admission process- just as in the traditional admission calendar- is school fit. You want to get a handle on your ninth grader. What kinds of school environments and programs will grow him/her most effectively? Small school/large school; single gender/coed; particular geographic location; particular athletic, extracurricular, or athletic programs?Then match schools with these programs and approaches with you child.Two things can gum up the works with later admission process; the first is easy to address; the second proves more problematic.Recommendations from teachers and transcripts- teachers can be away for the summer and registrars can have sporadic hours. Give your recommendation authors and school office as much lead time as you can on requests.Financial aid is the most problematic part of later admission process. Schools have allotted all, or almost all, of their financial monies for the coming year as they’ve re-enrolled their current students and enrolled new students needing aid for the coming school year.Financial aid is extraordinarily scarce with a late admission process. If financial aid is part of your application, ask up-front as you inquire to schools as to whether, or not, they have any financial aid for the coming fall.It also helps to be a student who fits in stronger end of a given school’s applicant pool and to have a talent, or ability, that the school seeks in rounding out its student body.Best wishes in the process.
Does the high school I go to matter for college?
For college admissions, or what happens when you actually get to college?For college admissions themselves, really doesn’t matter. College admissions counselors take the school’s resources and average abilities into account. If you come from an under performing school that lacks AP classes, you don’t have to worry. But, if you come from a high-performing school, you will need to put in work. You have plenty of resources and good teachers at your disposal. This boon of resources must show as academic and extracurricular performance. You will have to perform at a high level, relative to your classmates, and much higher than the average student from across the country. But, as you have more resources available, this shouldn’t be too much of a challenge.After you get into college, the school does matter. You see, you will be competing with students from all over the country, with varying amounts of preparation. Kids from places like Philips Exeter, with dozens of AP classes under their belts? Yep. Kids who’ve taken half a dozen dual enrollment classes? Yep. There are a lot of different high schools in the US alone. Different schools prepare students for college to a differing degree. If you are from an under performing school, you will be at a disadvantage in college, due to your (presumed) lack of sufficient preparation.For college admissions, not really. For college classes themselves, definitely.
Pros & cons of online schooling (high school)?
I'm in the 9th grade & I've been considering online schooling for quite some time now. I want to switch for many reasons; -It's less stressful for me. I tend to stress very easily. -School is hellish for me because I'm picked on a lot. I don't make friends very easily. No, I'm not some anti-social, just an FYI. -I'll have more time to focus on building my art portfolio for the art school I plan to go to after graduation. -I'm on my laptop enough as it is, I don't see why not. -I actually used to do online schooling back in 4th grade & honestly, my grades were a lot better than what they were in 3rd & 5th. -& many more reasons. (these are the most basic ones) I plan to finish my freshman year of high school & give online school a shot again. What are the pros & cons of online school? Most importantly; is it harder to get into a college if you do online schooling rather than traditional school? By the way, if I DO end up doing online schooling, I still plan to attend SOME classes back at school such as choir & art. My school allows kids to take 1 or 2 classes there while the rest they learn at home. And please, you guys... Don't give me an answer like, "I know high school is tough & you're a freshman, it will get better soon!" because that's not the case at all. I've always done horribly in school my whole life, both academically & socially. Answers are much appreciated & thanks in advance!
Should an entrepreneurial-minded high school student take an offer from any one of elite colleges or a full ride scholarship offer to a top tier state school?
You should take the offer from HYPSMC.College is only tangentially about learning. Much more valuable are the friendships you make and the people you meet. This network of friends will be much stronger at a school like Harvard or Stanford, and it will pay dividends in an entrepreneurial career that far outweigh the high sticker price of attending those institutions.
Do high schools in America allow international students-athletes to transfer there half way through the year?
I can't speak on visa requirements. What I can tell you is the various state athletic associations have different rules. In Louisiana, a student must wait a year after transferring schools before s/he can participate in any sporting activity. Check with the athletic association in the state you wish to attend high school, and further ensure you know the rules of that school or school’s division.
Why don't U.S. high schools have more flexibility in the classes that are offered?
Flexibility comes at a price. For example, if you want to be able to take that French class first period so you can take Civics sixth but it is only offered fourth and fifth would require opening another section even though there aren’t enough students to justify a third section of French. Staffing begins with the number of students in the school and then admin determines how to allocate those resources getting the most coverage. To go beyond that very far can mean adding teachers. It is complicated building a master schedule for a school with 2000 students. The smaller the school the less flexibility available.
Is transferring to a USA private high school worth it for an international student?
The cost of boarding school in the US is quite high. If expense is not an issue - repeating 11th grade and continuing to develop English language writing skills - is a good idea if your goal is to gain admission to a very competitive university. It cannot hurt your application to have completed two years at an English language boarding school - it can only strengthen it.