Anonymous wrote:My Advice-- Appropriate rigor of coursework and know who you are. If they are taking courses that don't challenge them just to get As, that will be apparent to admission counselors.
My son took mostly honors, a total of 5 APs and no dual enrollment (low by NOVA standards). But it was the right path for him given his interests and his desire to lead a balanced life. His current GPA--3.9 UW/4.16 W. SAT-- 1450, but those stats kinda seems average when I read the posts here. Regardless, he identified 8 colleges he would be happy to attend and told his story. He had one main extracurricular (tennis) and has supported one local organization doing community service that he truly cared about. I'm sure his resume looks sparse compared to a lot of applicants these days, but I see him as more focused and true to himself.
As far as results---So far he has been accepted everywhere he applied, including NC State and Virginia Tech (both great fits for him), and he is waiting on W & M (a reach). He's incredibly grateful and happy to have so many good options.
I also have a daughter who is a freshman in high school. My son's advice to her as she was selecting her sophomore year classes last week-- enjoy High School-- it goes by FAST. That may mean different things to different students, but I thought it was the best brotherly advice he could have given. For her, that will likely mean more APs and dual enrollment coursework. But that fits her interests and goals.
Good luck to everyone navigating this process. It is a rollercoaster!!
Just send him to med school and call it a day. It doesn’t really matter where he goes to college.
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