Hey everyone, with my schedule being pretty packed, I was considering taking geometry online next semester. Worried about how it might look to colleges though. Are online high school courses looked down upon compared to in-person classes? Has anyone had an experience where an online math class was a pro/con in their applications?
Hello! It's great that you're proactive about how your course decisions can impact your college applications. Generally speaking, online courses are not viewed negatively by admissions officers, especially if they are the only feasible way for you to fit a necessary class into your schedule.
The quality of the online course is important—if it's from an accredited institution and comparable in rigor to traditional classes, it should be fine. More and more students are taking online courses, so admissions committees are used to seeing them on transcripts. An example would be if a student took an online Calculus course from a reputable source because it wasn't offered at their school; colleges would generally view this as a positive demonstration of initiative and commitment to academic growth.
Just make sure to perform well in the course and maintain a strong overall academic record. Good luck with your schedule!
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