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What to do to get into my dream school

Hi! Im an upcoming junior of class of 2022 and my dream school is UPenn ! However, he acceptance rate is very, very low (9%). So far I have an average gpa of 3.75, and I take part of many clubs such a …

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Hi, i want to get admission in Princeton but my grades are low.

I have low grades and AP classes are not available in our area. I have good extracurricular activities e.g i am a national level participant in handball, i have good essays, letters of recommendation …

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Where do I start when it comes to scholarships?

Hi, I am a rising senior (in TN). I have already started using this website to help with the college process, along with a few others. I have also started my Common App, so I can be prepared. However, …

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Resources to find cost after aid?

So I live in the Midwest US in the Great Plains area and I am looking to find research schools in the Great Plains with an average cost after aid of under (Family makes 52k/year) 12.5k/year includin …

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How do college minors work?

Hi, for college I would like to major in engineering and get a minor in business. I really enjoy business and I would like to know more information on how minors work. I split the question up into bul …

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What rigorous classes should I take my junior year?

Hello, I really need advice!! My dream school is Princeton University, but my weighted gpa is really low (3.65).... If I want to raise up my gpa and possibly get straight A's during my junior year, sh …

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What extracurriculars should I do, if I'm interested in STEM specifically computer science?

These are the extracurriculars and sports my school offers:

Football

Boys/Girls Basketball Softball

Boys/Girls Soccer Boys/Girls Volleyball

Boys/Girls Tennis

Boys/Girls Cross Country Track

Boys/Girls Indoor …

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what extracurriculars should i do?

I'll be a freshman in the fall, and I'm considering a career in either computer science or in medicine. However, I know that both of those fields are extremely competitive, and the schools that I'm lo …

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What Extra Circulars can I do that put me over the edge show my passion for law?

I've thought about

- Mock Trial

- Debate Team

- Teen court (Participate on the jury as a teen)

- English Honor Society

- National Honor Society

- TASP (super competitive program)

- Pre-law Club (Founder)

- L …

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How does taking over 40 community college class effect your application?

I’ve taken over 60 credit hours of community college classes at Santa Monica College, I’m about to start my senior year of high school. I was wondering how colleges will view my transcripts, my commun …

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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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