Do colleges care about senior year course load?

3 answers. It depends on how competitive the colleges you are applying to are. If you are an average student who is applying to average colleges, just do your normal course load. In this test-optional cycle, colleges will weigh your course rigor and grades more heavily than test scores.

What grade level do colleges look at?

Generally colleges care most about the grades you got junior year. These grades are the most important because, when you apply in the fall of your senior year, they’re the most recent grades the college has access to, so they give them the best idea of your current abilities.

When should high school students start preparing for college?

Some experts recommend starting as early as sixth grade. We have found that starting to think about and to prepare for college should ideally start during the summer before your high school freshman year, but getting help later can still be of benefit to you.

How many courses do I need to take for grade 12?

A: Grade 12 students must maintain full-time status which means taking a minimum of 6 courses – 3 credits per semester. Q: How important is my course selection for Grade 12? Can I change my mind later?

What happens in 12th grade in high school?

Once you enter 12th grade, you’re going to be in the final stretch of high school and very close to adulthood. Most pressingly, your college application process is about to begin, which means you are going to be very busy, particularly during the fall semester.

How do you deal with a large course load?

When you do have a large course load, and you do not want to drop the class, it is best to make a plan on how to divide your time between all your classes. I personally study a little each day, so when the test comes I am not cramming all the information at one time.

What is the college application process like in 12th grade?

Most pressingly, your college application process is about to begin, which means you are going to be very busy, particularly during the fall semester. There’s a lot that you need to do as you start 12th grade in order to ensure a smooth college application process and transition into adulthood.