Can anybody weigh in one what seems to be considered quite "rigorous" by Harvard/other Ivy standards?
Of course we have all heard statements like "students should take the most challenging classes that are best for them"
But seriously.
While it is understood that each student will be judged based on the opportunities available to him, it is still the case that the vast majority of applicants are in similar sounding situations. Within the context of Ivy Admissions, most applicants (no matter how impressive) must be considered as Ivy Average student with Ivy Average opportunities. As such, there must exist a profile considered to be Ivy League Standard for a general applicant.
I would assume that this Ivy Average student has a variety of AP courses available at his or her school, and has done quite well in most of them. Is this enough though?
What if the student has taken only a few APs but scored highly on all?
What if the student has an entire year of community college already under his belt?
Multivariable calculus?
Specific major-oriented electives?
What is impressive?
What fails to impress?
Anecdotal evidence is welcome.
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