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Archives for February, 2005

Dates for Registration

2/27/2005
Topics: Asides | Start Discussion »

Darn seniority, looks like freshman register for classes last. Via the humorous and helpful 100 Hour Board.

Scholarship Notification?

2/20/2005
Topics: Scholarships | Start Discussion »

Does anyone know how long it typically takes for scholarship notifications? We were told at Y Weekend that the matrix was a guaranteed amount of money, but I’d really like to see something about my future funds available to me. All of my apps were completed before the February 15th deadline. Any Y Students know [...]

Where can I live when I go to BYU?

2/10/2005
Topics: Housing FAQ's | Start Discussion »

All single (yes you freshman… joking!) are required to live in approved housing, whether on- or off-campus. This is to give all students the further opportunity to adhere to the Honor Code. There are several off-campus housing locations available, simply do a Google search for them or go to the BYU Off-Campus page.
As for on-campus [...]

Do I need to submit senior year grades?

No! No no halelujah no!
You are only required to submit 6 semesters of grades. If you do so, the last two semesters (aka your senior slack off year) will never be requested or inspected. However, if you wish to submit an extra semester from the beginning of your senior year, to boost your apparent GPA, [...]

What classes should I take in high school?

Recommendations for high school classes are as follows:

4+ years of English
3-4 years of Mathematics (2-3 years beyond Algebra 1)
2-3 years of laboratory science (chemistry, physics, biology, etc.)
2 years of history or government
2+ years of a foreign language (advanced skill in one language preferred)
2 years of literature or writing

Source: BeSmart.com
Be sure to emphasize english and math [...]

How important is seminary in the selection process?

Seminary counts as part of the 1/3 non-academic related portion of the selection process. The other 2/3 are ACT score and High school GPA, while Seminary is put together with AP classes, extra-curricular activities, etc.
But don’t take this too lightly - if you don’t graduate from seminary, you don’t get into BYU!

Why do they ask for an unweighted GPA?

2/9/2005
Topics: Admission FAQ's | 1 Comment »

A question on the mind of many as they apply. However, the reasons are very valid. A typical 4.0 Carnegie scale GPA is the most common grading scale accepted throughout the United States. However, on the individual school level, the scales can vary widely. For example, at Ponderosa High School, all classes are on the [...]

I’ve taken AP classes, do they count?

Yes and no. If you have taken the AP tests for the classes, then you will be able to receive credit if you scored high enough (generally a 3 or above). Refer to the chart in the back of the CES pamphlet to see which classes are accepted, and how many credits and classes [...]