3
2 years ago
Admissions Advice

Spikes
Answered

I want to get a spike, and after doing some research, I have decided that I want this to be a hard spike in math. How do I show this?

spike
3
2

Earn karma by helping others:

1 karma for each ⬆️ upvote on your answer, and 20 karma if your answer is marked accepted.

2 answers

2
Accepted Answer
2 years ago[edited]

I suggest joining your school's Mu Alpha Theta Club/Math Honor Society, and becoming an officer. If your school doesn't this club, then start your own by taking a chapter from these organizations. Participate in math oriented competitions such as the Math Olympiad, Math League, Odyssey of Mind, etc. Tutor other children for Math related courses through Kumon or on your own. Volunteer to teach those with fewer opportunities. Take AP math courses (Calc, Stats, Physics, etc.)

Hope this was helpful!

2
1
2 years ago

This CollegeVine blog post has some tips on how you can demonstrate your spike. Hope this helps!

1
What are your chances of acceptance?
Your chance of acceptance
Duke University
Loading…
UCLA
Loading…
+ add school
Your chancing factors
Unweighted GPA: 3.7
1.0
4.0
SAT: 720 math
200
800
| 800 verbal
200
800

Extracurriculars

Low accuracy (4 of 18 factors)

Community Guidelines

To keep this community safe and supportive:

  1. Be kind and respectful!
  2. Keep posts relevant to college admissions and high school.
  3. Don’t ask “chance-me” questions. Use CollegeVine’s chancing instead!

How karma works