What if on my University application, it ask for my 4 units of math and I only have 3.?

Question

I am graduating from high school in 3 years instead of 4, which is why I've only taken 3 math classes. Will colleges that require 4 understand this.Please only answer if you know for sure.

Answer 1

No they will not accept unless you can prove yourself with a 650 or so on the SAT math section and state the reason in your college essay for not taking four years. Also, take the SAT II for Math. Even then, colleges in the Yale/Harvard/Stamford league are unlikely to accept as they do not offer lower level math courses. Just because a student graduates early, does not make him or her a great student... you still have to prove yourself.

If your highest math was PreCalc they might let it go. If you never even took PreCalc, you'll have a hard time with a college that wants 4 years of math. It will also depend on your major... mathematics, engineering and other similar majors will definitely not accept anything less than PreCalc as the average student with 4 years of high school math ends with PreCalc. Under that would be below average...

Answer 2

Different colleges have different policies. It is best to ask the individual college. You can also ask to apply with the understanding that you will take the extra math course at a local community college the summer before Fall semester. Everything should be in writing and a copy attached to the application.
Of course you wouldn't attach a letter from Penn State to a application to Georgia Tech.

Answer 3

list the 3 math credits you have taken. Instead of listing a 4th, explain how you completed high school in 3 years. College admissions departments are well aware of accelerated programs such as yours, and will understand why you only have 3.

Answer 4

I was predicted BBB at the start of year 12 two years ago and can tell you, with my hand on my heart, that if you think you can get higher grades then go for it. I'm a History student at Oxford now having got AAAA at As level and A*AA at A2. The Oxford application is based on lots of other things such as your personal statement, your test scores and the interviews and so you shouldn't be panicked to much about the emphasis on what you are predicted now. A friend applied for maths last year and he said that they interview 80% of applicants so please don't worry. When I was applying I went down to Oxford to look around some colleges and that was very reassuring. I'm at Oriel which is very friendly and open. A student there said that he got one A* at GCSE but the college said that if he could prove he could work and was passionate about his subject they would give him a place- it was that which helped me decide to got there. Please don't feel down about your predicted grades. You have a whole year to prove yourself as Oxford look at your As results not what you are predicted in the first year. And it is, as proven, very possible to turn them around. Best of luck to you!

Answer 5

I would imagine they are more concerned with the highest level of math you completed rather than the number of math classes you took. If your highest math class was pre-algebra then you have a problem; but if it was calculus or something higher then you should be fine.

Answer 6

You could still be admitted, but, you may have to take the other unit of math along with your other college courses in order to make it up. That's what I had to do.

Answer 7

i only have to take 3 years of math in my high school

Answer 8

Nobody can know for sure as they'll all treat it differently. Write a letter explaining that and any other oddities when you apply.

Answer 9

yes im in college if u tell them that in the interview