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What do you think?
Currently, I'm in a "rank race."
I could easily crush the opposition by taking a hoard of APs in my free time or accept a rank within the top 10 out of a class of about 1000 and study more for my SATs. (With some luck, I was able to get a 1420 wihout preparation.)
1500s are important but won't valedictorian status over 1000 people be nice?
Tell me your opinions please.

P.S.-I know my limits and I can't do both so please don't suggest that, thanks.

By Chamonix (Chamonix) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 11:55 pm: Edit

valedictiorian, no question

Think of it this way, your looking through thousands of applications and you see yet another 1500 SAT, but how often do you see valedictorians of a class of 1000. Now that's special.

By Oceanblue52 (Oceanblue52) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 11:58 pm: Edit

I agree with the rank being more important, a 1420 is still really good. Plus all the AP's will boost your application.

By Solidus (Solidus) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 12:14 am: Edit

Thanks Chamonix and Oceanblue52, I guess you're right. I feel bad when I see ppl with high 1500s, but I suppose I should take advantage of being in a populated class. Thanks for answering.

btw-I love that quote in your profile Oceanblue52!