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Is my essay topic too broad?

I finished my common app essay about my ethnicity and how it sort of defines me in a way, but was told that this topic was overused and washed out. Is this true? Do I need to write about something els …

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Do my college courses have to be certified to be acknowledged by selective schools

I’m in year 11(sophomore year) and I recently started taking some online courses on neurology and molecular biology but they’re not certified. Does this affect the way schools will assess them if I ad …

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Dual Enrollment on an Application

I am a junior, now a few days short of being a senior. I am more then halfway through a dual enrollment program and I’ve put in a lot of effort. I’ve completed all courses with an A or 4.0. I’ve just …

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ECs/Awards affilated with other colleges

When signing up for a virtual interview, I am asked to list no more than three Extracurriculars/Awards. I will most likely have to talk about them during the interview. I believe my two best ones are …

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Is my application okay for selective colleges?

GPA: 3.65 (weighted)

hasn't changed for this year but this is my GPA for freshman year

I am currently a sophomore in high school planning to major in computer science. These are a few things I have do …

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SAT essay

If I take the sat with the essay, do colleges have to see the essay portion?

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Would applying as undecided to Ivy league universities affect my chances of admission?

Hello, I'm currently a rising sophomore in Canada and I'm planning on applying to one of the ivy league universities. My GPA is 4.0 weighted and I'm planning on taking 13 AP courses. My EC profile is …

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Teachers Recommendation Letters?

When asking teachers to write college Letters of Recommendation, how do I make sure the teacher is aware of my list of accomplishments so they write a meaningful letter?

Also, can a person other than a …

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How can I make my application stand out during Corona?

I am a freshman, and I want to know how to make my application stand out during corona. If I’m going to work hard to get into a prestigious university, how do I make myself stand out during these time …

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Should I take the essay portion for the SAT/ACT?

I am going to be a senior next year and I have take the ACT once (without the essay) and I have not taken the SAT at all. I am planning on registering for ACTs and SATs, but I do not know if I should …

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Karma issues

So I recently failed to complete an essay review, I know that is bad ok. But the penalty started at 24 hours of not being able to review and now it has gone up to 48. My karma is also going down. And …

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Is it worth taking SAT Subject Tests?

I'm a sophomore and I want to major in computer science at an engineering school. I was planning on taking Math 2 and Chemistry since most people recommend math and a science test for engineering stud …

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Extracurricular activities for biology?

I really need to boost up my extracurriculars but where I’m from they’re not really important to universities, and the school I plan on studying at really emphasizes on them. Any ideas for some on mol …

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Is my college application good?

I am a sophomore studying in India and a US citizen. These are all the things I have decided to do for colleges like MIT. Tell if they’re good and add any suggestions. Thank you:

AP- Calculus AB,BC;Sta …

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Lehigh

Does Lehigh have a good business program?

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Would it be a good idea to write about how I traveled to costa rica for Spanish for my common application essay

One of the prompts for the common app essay reads "Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others." Would it be …

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Supplementary Essay help!

Hello! I'm applying to Harvard a school that values community and leadership. In my personal essay i have spoken on my impact on community, but in my supplementary essay i have two main option. I can …

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Should I apply to the UC schools if I'm out of state?

I am a rising senior sorting through what schools I want to apply to. As of right now I have a total of 16 schools, two of which are UCs. Since all UC schools use one application and I qualify for a f …

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Where to start for attending abroad?

Where should I start with looking into attending college abroad? I’ve started taking notes on some expectations and requirements. How can I make myself look a more impressive outside candidate?

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Extracurriculars for Psychology?

I'm a rising junior and I intend to become a adolescent and young adult therapist. What extracurriculars can I do to learn more about mental health and promote myself to universities?

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