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How long can my expanded resume be?

For schools like UT Austin that want to see your expanded resume, how long should it be? I've heard that you should never have over a page for a resume, but is that only true regarding jobs or college …

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Do cal state universities look at senior grades when regarding admission?

Senior year

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How many activities for strong application

So I will be applying to college in the fall and while filling out the common app, I realized that I really only have 4-5 activities that I spend most my time doing. I feel that only these activites a …

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Does transportation count toward activity hours

So on the common app it ask for the hours you spend doing an activity per week. For one of my activites, I spend about an hour just to get to the place and back. Would this hour for transportation cou …

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Is it a cliche for my writing portfolio to be about two topics only?

I am an international student from the middle east and I am crafting my writing portfolio. The thing is here it is a crime to be gay and as I am applying to my school, I am declaring that normally. Fo …

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Volunteer hours

So while using the chancing profile on college vine. I was inputting volunteering as a tutor for one of my activites. I've been actively doing this activity for about 4 hours a week during the school …

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What if you are an international student who doesn't have AP or Honours classes in your country

If you are an international student who cant take honours classes or AP classes and schools in your country don't have a GPA grading system , what kind of information can you provide to prove academic …

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Scholarship Apps

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I am applying to several schools in the UC and Cal State system but have no idea how to apply or where to apply for scholarships. Is there someone who can provide links and walk me through it in as …

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With Covid campus closures this summer, what is a good way to see what the student population and culture/vibe is like?

I'm a rising senior in high school trying to get a feel for student life at prospective colleges but there are no official visits allowed.

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Ethnicity on Common App?

This is kind of a weird question, but I assumed it be best to get some clarity! For context, my parents were born in Nigeria and immigrated to the U.S. a few years before I was born, meaning that I’ve …

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How to start college search

I am a rising senior and trying to build my lost of colleges that I plan on applying to. I want to do premed with a major in a biological science. How do I even start the college sewrch process and wh …

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Extracurricular activities

Hi! I’m currently a Junior and I do not have any extracurricular activities on my list. The only things that I would consider a “extracurricular activity” is the fact that I am captain of my Track and …

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What is the difference between graduating with a double major and a dual degree?

I am a student at American University and currently working towards a double major and just realized that I won't be actually graduating with two degrees. I wanted to know how exactly this would affec …

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Is it worth it to apply to specific scholarships for schools?

My top school is too expensive for me, and I don't think I will receive any financial aid. I want to apply to a scholarship within the school, but it seems like it would be a lot of work...and I don't …

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I've written my common app essay about baking, is it okay that I've mentioned my eating disorder?

My essay is about how my love of/relationship with baking has changed over time. Part of my essay describes the way it changed once I developed an eating disorder. I don't mean to make it the focus of …

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Is a collage consltant needed?

I am an indian student want to get elite collages,is a collage consultant really needed? cuz i can't afford 8000$,and if you ever enroll in any collage admission consulting please share you experience …

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Extracurricular activities

As an international student in Africa, what are the extracurricular activities I can participate in to improve my chances of getting into top tier schools?

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I'm from India and in 12th grade, what do I need(gpa, sat, extra curriculars,ap,etc)for Lehigh,etc?

Hi I'm currently in 12th grade and I'm from India, looking for universities such as Lehigh , colgate , Vassar and these sort of universities which not only provides good financial aid but are also gre …

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SAT center cancelled in Fall 2020

My son's test center got cancelled again for the Fall 2020, and the next date he could find seats will be Oct date. However, he has been preparing the SAT since March when it was first cancelled. Last …

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Are internships a place to learn or a place to apply knowledge?

When applying for internships as a high school student how much prior knowledge should I have? For example if I were to apply for a medical research internship, would taking Biology and Anatomy be a s …

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