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Do I need to submit senior year grades?

2/10/2005
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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
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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 [...]

When should I apply?

After talking with the Admissions director at Y Weekend, he told me that the optimal time to apply is the last half of November. “But applications start in October!” you say. Yes, and many, many people apply then! Due to this, the Admissions Office faces a backlog of tons of applicants until around the… second [...]

How do I apply?

Ah, the grand application process! Can’t go if you don’t apply!
First, begin by going to www.besmart.com, a Church-run site that provides many statistics, videos, information, and helpful hints that will aide you in the application process.
After you feel that you are ready to apply, go to www. BYU.edu, and click on the “Apply Online” [...]

Will I get in?

11/14/2004
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Yes! No. Maybe… well the truth is, of course, no one can tell you for sure. However, there are many resources from which you can judge how good you are in comparison to others applying. The best resource for this is the CES Booklet on Church Schools, or www.besmart.com. Generally, if you fall within the [...]