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EC overload?

I'm debating whether I should join my school's robotics team. I'm really interested in learning more about electrical engineering, but the thing is I'm also joining track & cross country which I enjoy …

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Expert Advice on BS/MD programs - Part 2

Hello everyone! I'm back with part 2 of BS/MD program information as promised. For those of you are seeing these posts for the first time, if you want, feel free to refer to my first post on this topi …

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How do colleges track demonstrated interests?

I know some colleges consider demonstrated interests, but how do they know that this student has demonstrated interest in their college? Do they know if you emailed questions, attended virtual info se …

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Spike for Political Science

Going into freshman year. My goal is to get accepted into Georgetown SFS.

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How do I strengthen my extracurriculars as an aspiring CS major?

Hey everyone!

I'm a rising junior in high school and I've been really thinking about college lately. As of now, these are my strongest extracurriculars:

- CS Club (9-present) [President]

Planning to orga …

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How to say you've sold an art piece for $5000+ on Common App?

The collegevine tiered extracurricular thing said that tier A for art-related activities is getting your artwork sold for $5000+. I've actually done that, and was wondering where I should put it on my …

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Do waiver letters work for college application fees

I asked my guidance counselor how to get waivers for college applications and he wrote me a letter, so how does that work when I apply?

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When should I start writing my Supplemental Essays

I was just going to get started on my supplemental essays to Amherst and some other schools, but some college YouTuber I was watching just said that Amherst updates and makes supplemental essay topics …

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Hello! Any suggestions of any genre of solo violin music I can should for my music portfolio.

I have been playing the violin since 6th grade and I am about to be a junior:

I do have:

Solo Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor Allemanda

Solo Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor Corrente

Solo Violin Partita No …

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Is writing about youth and how it led to realizations regarding regret I currently have too cliche?

I moved here from India 3 years ago and the place I grew up is extremely important to me. I really want to write about that but since I'm Asian American, an immigrant story would be too cliche. I want …

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What is a coursework exactly?

Hi! I'm an international student from Turkey. When I'm filling my CommonApp I saw a section about Coursework. However, I'm not sure if there is an equivalent version. Thus, I wish to know what is cour …

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I want to study in the States.

Hey guys!

I'm a Ugandan kid. And I'm kind of figuring everything out on my own. No school counsellors. No experienced friends. Nothing. We don't even have a crummy GPA scale. We do everything in terms …

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Will Applying To A College As An Undecided Major Hurt My Chances?

Hello!

I am currently an incoming sophomore who knows very little about the college application process and what they would like to pursue career wise. I still have two years left, but if I were to ap …

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I'm in the summer of my senior , what should i do to gurantee a spot at an college. I also want some advice abroad study

Gpa -3.3

Extracirculars

- In a BSMA academy

- Cpr

- AED

- pathway to medice meeting

- key club

- in various club

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how do i show interest in a college

how do I show interest in a college ik that is a factor they look at and how do they identify I showed interest in about there school

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Where should I be interested?

I live in Las Vegas, but my dream is to go to BU. I don't have the most outstanding stats, and it is a hard reach. It is so expensive as well. Should I just try to go to Reno, so I can get in-state tu …

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Can I transfer from a 3-year degree program to a 4-year degree program in my sophomore year?

Hi,

I am pursuing a 3-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Computer Science. Am I eligible to transfer to a US university (4-year degree program) in my sophomore year?

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SHOULD I TAKE AP TESTS OR NOT!?

Greetings, everyone

I'm a 9th grader studying in CBSE-affiliated school and i later plan on taking IBDP. I'm reaching out to you guys because I need suggestion on whether I should take AP tests or not …

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Rate my ECs

Hi! I am an international student who NEEDS aid. My GPA is 98+ out of 100. I plan to apply as an English major. Please tell me if my ECs are competitive enough.

1. A local small publishing house publis …

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