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How predictive is PSAT scores of the SAT

So the PSAT is from my understanding a lot more “elite” than the regular SAT as it is more prep-y and is more available to upper part of the socioeconomic group. So as a lower middle class background …

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Due to COVID-19, may schools are not requiring SAT scores.

I am a high school Junior (Class of 2021). Is it possible that it can be updated on the site to give more accurate chances especially for the Class of 2021 since most colleges even some of the ivies a …

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4 years ago
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School list-Chancing percentage inaccuracy

I have added some universities to my college list. The chancing percentage seems to be inaccurate and it keeps saying

" 😔 Unfortunately, you haven’t cleared the minimum academic requirement for this s …

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How to list references on a HS resume?

I am in the process of making an HS resume for a summer job post-COVID and I don't know how can I list a recommendation.

Also if I am applying to jobs like sonic tacobell do I need a cover letter?

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SAT Scores

It seems like the algorithm may not have been updated. For example, it only allows you to enter a max SAT score of 800, but then on the "chances" it says the average score is 1530 and you need to imp …

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I am a community college student almost done with my first year. I am majoring in Physics.

I got to a local community college, I moved to the US senior year of my high school. I feel so lost in the UC application system, I don’t know how to actually do things that will make my application s …

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At what SAT score would you submit to Wake Forest?

I watched a few of your seminars. The other day one of the Collegevine presenters said that he would submit to a school at >25% of the schools admitted SAT range as you would probably be at the >50% f …

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Starting Essays

I want to start my essays in the summer, much like many of us, but I also want to try and finish most of my essays during the summer. My school usually starts around August 20th-25th but it seems like …

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4 years ago
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How do I get into MIT's RSI?

I am curious as to how I may be able to attend the summer RSI program.

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4 years ago
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What to expect as a student from a low income school that has never had anyone go to the Ivy League?

My school is located in a low income area and the majority of students are on free or reduced lunch. There are around 500-600 students to a counselor. My school has never had anyone go to the Ivy Leag …

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Some ec's for environmental science/studies?

I'm currently a junior and think of majoring in environmental science or studies. I was originally planned to do a course over the summer, but this has been canceled because of covid-19. What are some …

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Tips for Getting into Boston University?

My school of choice is Boston University. I'm in the IB diploma program and my gpa's a 4.3 weighted and 3.2 unweighted

My EC's are moderately strong as I hold leadership positions in almost all of them …

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How do I go about getting a fall internship/research opportunities as a senior?

Hi! I feel as though I am pretty well-rounded, but the thing that will really help me improve my college apps is having some research/internship. I already have done some college courses, but I do not …

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How does it look transferring out of magnet student and returning to your town's public high school?

For freshman and half of sophomore year I attended the Academy for Allied Health Sciences, which was the health care specific magnet school for my county. (Magnet school is basically a public school o …

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If I want to be a dentist that graduates from Emory University, what type of community services should I do?

I am not sure what I should do in 9th grade because I really want to go to medical school. Whenever I think about community services, I'm not so sure which type of community service I should do, and e …

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What should I my EC as?

So I have gone through my profile and updated my ECs and cant for my life figure out how to list my activity. (Rising Junior)

I am an office assistant at my synagogue religious school (Pre-K to 6th) an …

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How to go about getting a "real" job?

So I am looking for a job (rising junior) and want to get a job at a nearby place like a grocery store, taco bell, home depot(cashier) as I want to make some extra side money. I'm thinking of getting …

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Developing a College Application

Hi! I need some help based on how to strengthen my college application. I am looking to major in some form in engineering, here is a little about me.

school: stem based high school - engineering pathwa …

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How do I make an art portfolio?

Hi! I'm trying to create an art portfolio for my application. One of the requirements is an arts resume and I'm just not sure how exactly to make one or what to put on there! Also, I'm not sure how to …

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What are some of the questions on the MYMIT application?

I would like to know what will be asked on the MIT application. Please let me know! Thanks.

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