HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
The High School Profile is a crucial document that provides valuable information about the student body and the classes offered by the school. It helps admissions counselors make informed decisions about your high school’s academic and extracurricular offerings by providing a broad profile of the current senior class. This document details the classes offered, including AP, DC, IB, and more. It includes information about your high school’s curricular offerings, special programs or tracks, the size of your graduating class, and sometimes GPA and standardized testing distributions. The school is responsible for deciding what information to include in these forms, and each school’s profile may vary.
Most colleges require high school counselors to submit a School Report and School Profile for each student’s application.
A high GPA is impressive, but it’s not the only thing that matters regarding college admissions. Admissions officers also pay attention to the rigor of your course selections and what your school offers. For example, if your school provides 15 different AP/dual credit options but only took a few, it might not show that you’ve challenged yourself enough. It’s important to take advanced courses as you progress through high school to prepare for the rigors of college. Admissions officers know this information because they receive a School Profile and your transcript.
