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Can I compose an essay that tells my story in a broad sense and addresses couple of topics rather than a specific one?

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For the common app prompt "Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design" I chose to writ …

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Seeking Advice on College Applications for Engineering Physics

hey there, I am a senior this year. My intended major is Engineering Physics, which is not a very common field. As an international student(Ethiopian), one of my primary concerns is finding universiti …

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2 months ago
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Can I compose an essay that tells my story in a broad sense and addresses couple of topics rather than a specific one?

Hello,

For the common app prompt "Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design" I chose to writ …

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2 months ago
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SAT vs ACT scores - 1500, 34 but a 7 writing score

I have a 1500 SAT (760 math/740 reading/writing) and a 34 ACT (35 math/36 science/34 English/32 reading) but a 7 on the writing. A 34 is a higher percentile than the 1500 but the writing score sticks …

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Should I submit a 1260 SAT score to competitive schools?

Hi there! I am a high school senior applying to NYU, UPenn, CUNY, and GSU. I already submitted my in-state applications and I know I am submitting my SAT there for purely scholarships. My school couns …

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2 months ago
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I have a 1410 on my SAT, 790 Maths. Should i go test-opt?

Thinking about trying NYU, Data science. What's better going test-optional or submitting it? (International Student)

I have 4A GCE A-Levels.

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2 months ago
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Do I send AP scores to the colleges I'm applying to?

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I'm working on my common app and I decided to submit my AP scores but my question is, do I have to send them through CollegeBoard? or is that just when you get accepted?

I searched it up on Googl …

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Can I graduate early and still get into NYU?

I'm currently a Junior in high-school and I want to explore my options of graduating early. I come from a very toxic home life and I'm ready to get out and start my life. I have a 3.6 GPA currently an …

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Gap Year

Hi guys! I am a freshman with enough credit hours to be a junior. I plan to apply to medical school in May 2025 and graduate in Spring 2026. I am considering taking a gap year, as I do not want to rus …

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how to structure my common app essay?

so i am writing my personal statement (for the first prompt about background) that is about the intersection between science and religion in my life and i wanted to know if the structure of my essay i …

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Hi! I'm a high school senior who's aiming high at top 25 colleges. I need help deciding how to go about writing my essay

I am in the top 2% of my class, president of the African student union, second chair violist in varsity orchestra, girl scout, and NHS member. I'm also currently interning at Yale University. I left m …

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2 months ago
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Admissions advice for UT Austin

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I recently transferred to an American high school in my hometown in Switzerland after spending my entire academic life in the Swiss system. My grades there were fairly average, and I’m not sure …

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2 months ago
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Is 4 AP classes a lot as a sophomore?

This school year, I am abo

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2 months ago
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How to Gain More Extracurriculars as a Junior Pursuing in the Medical Field

I'm a junior in high school, pursuing in the medical field, and I am lacking in extracurriculars. My extracurriculars consist of:

- founder and president of a HOSA chapter at my high school

- on the sc …

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Would Love to Hear your Advice

Hi! I'm a sophomore in high school. I'm interested in public policy/political science and economics, and I think I'm going to double major in them. However, everyone I know wants to be a STEM major be …

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What schools are involved in the Direct Admissions program for CollegeVine?

I went ahead and completed my profile and opted in to direct admissions! I was just wondering what schools are involved in the Direct Admissions program for CollegeVine, and whether I can read a list …

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2 months ago
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Could not get into enough AP classes senior year - how bad will this affect my course rigor?

I go to a pretty competitive high school and took 7 APs from 9th-11th grade, which is a pretty good but I know people who took up to 10. For my senior year, I planned to drop my 1st period both semest …

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How do I get into my dream college if I slacked off for 2 years of high-school ?

I never really wanted to go to college I never really thought about it till now but now that I am a junior in high-school I need to figure something out I have maintained a 3.8 GPA and good grade …

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Do colleges look at the cumulative GPA or the GPA from each school year, such as UVA or Virginia Tech?

I messed up my GPA Freshman year and received a 3.3. Sophomore year, I got a 3.7 but my cumulative GPA is 3.525. I'm trying to get a 4.0 Junior year and I'm currently taking 4 IB courses ( IB Math App …

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2 months ago
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What can I do to increase my chances as an international homeschool student?

I am a Cambridge homeschooled student and I am a B student with a few As, I live in a small town so every extracurriculars I've done was my own initiative... but I want to know is there any chance for …

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