u/AdmirableTaro2653

Sorry probably a stupid question but it always says "3.9+ is the ideal gpa range" and I can't get it up to that anymore

I go to a competitive private school that does yearlong grading. For freshman year I got a couple A- and a few B+ out of 6 classes, but since my school only factors the final yearlong grade, the highest I can raise my gpa to is probably gonna be a 3.8 high. If we did the typical semester grading, I could get myself easily to 3.9 low, but I can't and the school won't factor DE classes into gpa either. Does this mean t5 will be much harder? I would get all As after freshman year, get that 1550+, and I have some very strong ECs (e.g. olympiads, national recognition), but it's still gonna say 3.8 something gpa unless I transfer high schools

Hey guys so basically I already self studied for this AP through an olympiad and I should be able to get a 5 when I take it next year. Should i just not take the AP course at my school and spend that semester doing a different one? Or will colleges question why I didn't take the AP course of a subject that is heavily involved with my hook. Score will be submitted, if they see 5, does it not matter whether I self studied or took the school course?

Hey guys I can already pass this one AP exam with a 5 next year because im doing an olympiad in the subject that already covers the knowledge I will need. I will self study though. Should I take the course at my school or take something else then?? Will colleges not care or prefer I have the course. Score will be submitted