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if i am applying for early decision to a college, then do i need to have already taken all my SAT II's by then? (Nov?) I need more time! :( Why can't we just take it senior year as well? They shove EVERYTHING into junior year.
Do classes really count senior year? I heard that only semester grades matter. And do AP classes count senior year? If we take the exam, do we send the scores to the college and get credit for it?
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ED applications are generally due around early or mid November, which means yes, you do need all your tests taken by then. October your senior year is the last testing time for ED, generally.
And yes, classes do count in your senior year. Colleges that aren't on rolling admissions will look at your first semester transcript for senior year in their decision, and whatever school you choose to go to will be sent your second-semester transcript. There's a legend that you can slide the second half of senior year--it's not true. Colleges can revoke admission based on a poor second-semester transcript, or put you on academic probation for your first college semester.
AP credits depend on the college. Most colleges will give you credit for a 4 or 5, although some will only give you credit for a 5. Many will send out a brochure that says what they will give credit for. I believe that you can send your test scores, and they'll figure out what to give you credit for, but again, that may vary at some schools.
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I know for sure your regular SAT tests need to be taken. As for SAT II's, you need to contact the college you want to apply and ask them since some run things differently. I took my SATs as late as December of my senior year and was happy with my scores. You can take SAT II's in October and still make it in for early decision.
Some classes really do count: core classes like math, science, English, etc. Most colleges ask for a mid-year report to see how you hold up senior year. If you noticeably drop down, which you should avoid at all costs, some colleges might put you on the waiting list or take back their acceptance. Scary stuff.
I'm not sure about AP because my school doesn't have that. Again, you should call the individual colleges and ask them, they'd be more than happy to help. Hope that helped and good luck.
And learn from the guy that didn't take it too seriously - make sure everything is done ahead of time or as early as possible.
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I can't answer your whole question, but yes, senior year classes count- colleges have and will drop people if they get bad grades second semester of senior year.
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