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How to quickly boost my SAT score?

I am writing my SAT in October, and am currently at 680 for EBRW and 750 for Maths. I'm trying to get to 740 for the EBRW and 780 for maths. So far, I have been using Khan Academy and practice tests. …

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Notations and onomatopoea in essay

So i am currently working on my essays and I'm having some ideas but the thing is that i don't know whether writing words like 'ohh' , 'ah' or maybe 'haha' would become too informal . And the other th …

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I took the sat once did well for me but am applying to a school whos mean sat is way above mine only took it once will n

labeled as test optional but strongly reccomend sat and subject tests dont have any subject test except for one ap exam

should i send my score if they are bad

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Are classes on Outlier.org worth it?

Hi! Rising junior, and planning to apply to schools more on the selective side. :) These questions are just about the website Outlier.org.

I just came across Outlier.org and am now considering enrollin …

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What is a good score for SAT subject tests?

For selective elite colleges, is there a minimum score that they like to see for subject tests? Do you have to get an 800 for it to look impressive or is there some scaling system that they use to dif …

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Will Lack of APs Hurt My Chances

I am a senior this year. I am interested in colleges like Duke and William and Mary. I have only taken four APs(lit and psychology this year, and lang and environmental science). I was supposed to tak …

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What EC’s can I do during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Ive been trying to find other things to do, but I can’t really think of anything. I’ve been writing computer programs and am currently working with a computer science teacher on getting one of them pr …

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4 years ago
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Anyone else experiencing cancelled SAT tests? How will this affect admission to Ivies?

Hi there! I'm a senior currently fully invested in the college application process, and I was wondering if anyone else has been unable to take the SAT/ have no score because of test centers being clos …

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How to Ask For a College Recommendation Letter

Hi, I need help on asking a teacher for a letter of recommendation.

I have 2 teachers in mind, but due to COVID I cannot ask them in person.

I'm 1st gen, so I don't really know how to go about this. I …

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4 years ago
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Why does UC Applications collect our cookie information when we log into UC Account?

Why do UC Applications log Cookie and Device Data and Our Personal Data for undergraduate applications?

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4 years ago
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When requesting rec-letters, do I have to include which college(s) the letter is for?

I'm not sure how requesting rec-letters works or how those letters get to colleges I'm applying to. I'm not 100% sure of all the colleges I'm applying to yet, and I plan on applying to quite a few, so …

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Is this college essay idea a good one for me?

So I have been having a college essay idea but still not sure if I will write on it. I'm probably going to be pursuing a psychology degree and become a teacher, work in some setting with children, may …

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Is there any way I study abroad in the USA for free?

Hello there,

I'm a grade 12 student from Ethiopia, and I'm applying to Berea College. I have outstanding academics and show demonstrated financial need. If you know more about the college, can you tell …

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Which apps or website should i use to improve my interview question answering skills to prepare for ivy league uni?

I am indian . Grade 10 . I study in Seth AnadramJaipuria School.

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What’s the best time for a high school student to email college professors for research positions?

I’m looking to go neuroscience research at one of my local universities and I’m planning on cold emailing a bunch of professors. I was wondering if this is the best time of the year for that. Of cours …

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How exactly does the College Vine "Demonstrated Interest" signal work?

Hello. What information is sent to the 5 universities chosen in the "Demonstrated Interest" tab? For example, are grades and ACT/SAT scores sent to the universities? Are the "3 most important factors …

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What requirements are there?

Hello! I’m a junior in highschool. I wanted to ask a question about how hard it would be for the average student to get into Michigan state.

I would like to know how hard it is to get into this college …

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I have a question about adding link crew from senior year on college applications?

I decided to do Link crew this year as a senior because I was overly busy junior year so I was not able to. I’m wondering if I should put it on my college application or in the resume to just show tha …

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Extracurriculars for writers?

I’m currently a sophomore from SoCal, and I’m aiming to get into Yale. I see so many people over the COVID-19 quarantine start non-profits/organizations, and I feel like if I started my own literary m …

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