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How important is SAT?

I am a freshman hoping to go to a top UC school for a number of reasons, but am worried about my SAT. I haven’t taken it yet, but I only got a 1220/1400 on the PSAT 9. I am going to take the PSAT NMSQ …

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Subject Tests after Junior Year

I am considering taking two subject tests that are coming up in the fall, but don't know what to choose. I want to major in Neuroscience/related majors but out of the list of subject tests, the only s …

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Pass/Fail Choice

My Junior daughter has the option to select Pass for courses due to online learning this spring. My question is this - if she is going to receive a C or C- in a class is she better off selecting Pass …

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Do colleges like it if you take online courses on websites like Coursera and edX?

Hi, I'm a soon to be freshman who's currently thinking about what colleges would like to see on my application. I was wondering do universities like it when I take online courses for fun?

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What classes should I take in order to become an Doctor or work in a medical area?

Please indicate your choice, for electives, in order of preference. Include 3 full credits and 3 half credit electives.

FULL CREDIT ELECTIVES HALF CREDIT ELECTIVES

Art 1 Art Foundations ½

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I was wondering what i need to do if i want a good college?

Right now i’m in11 grade but i going to be a senior soon so i was worried about that i don’t really have extracurricular’s activities. I want to study medicine, just want a good education on one of th …

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Which colleges should I consider as target?

I'm Sophia from Pakistan.I needed some help with my college list as I'm confused as an international student.Not to boast,I'm the topper of my high school with class rank one.My grades are all A+ in a …

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If I took an online course in places like Coursera or edX, where can I put it in my application?

Hi! I am an incoming senior this fall! I have already been filling out my applications over the summer! Along with this, I have been taking online courses that I am interested during this time. I was …

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With a gpa of 3.7-3.9 can i get the attention of the some of the greatest colleges? What else i need?

I know how to paint since little without any classes, but i have my work with me organized... this can get a extra attention on my application? Know how to draw can help me?

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TASS vs TASP?

I got into TASS which is the Telluride Association Summer Program for sophomores. I know that TASP itself is a very selective and prestigious summer program, so I was wondering if the same could be sa …

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Any schools where I might receive merit scholarships?

Background:

I go to a public school in the Midwest

35 ACT, 3.93 UW GPA, 4.13 weighted

I will qualify for National Merit Semifinalist (at least) based on my PSAT score

International Top 10 at DECA, 1st in …

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Specific EC's for engineering majors during COVID

What are some ideas of specific extracurricular activities (online programs, self-initiative projects, hobbies) that a student (I want to pursue an indstrial engineering major) can do during the quara …

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International/hispanic Admissions

As a student from Costa Rica, when applying to US universities will I be grouped under the "Hispanic" ethnic group or will I be compared with other international students from all over the world?

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What are some non obvious ways to raise my GPA fast?

I’m a junior and this year was a very tough time in my life resulting in my gpa going down. I really want to go to a specific college but my gpa is pretty low

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Any suggestions on activities that may reinforce my chance of getting into a prestigious college?

I am a 7th grader and discovered this and want to get accepted into Duke, but I want more extracurricular activities. Any sugggestions?

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Should I retake AP Computer Science A next year?

I took APCS this year and received an A both semesters. However, I know I didn’t do well for the exam. The thing is, my high school puts all your AP scores on your transcript (so you can’t hide them) …

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How to start a nonprofit at school?

I am really passionate in tutoring and public service. I tutor online and in a few other organizations. I am interested in starting up a nonprofit for free tutoring in my school because I know a lot o …

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Get CEFR score in case colleges don't accept 2020 AP Language test?

Finished AP Spanish Literature (2020). Should I also take a test like DELE so that I have a CEFR score? I see that some colleges (e.g. Princeton) are requiring placement exams even for those with 5s …

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Since schools are going test optional, should I submit I underachieving to average SAT score or no SAT score?

This question is regarding the best chance of getting in.

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Arabic language self-study online?

US High School Junior -- Hope to start studying Arabic online this summer as research internship now cancelled. Can anyone recommend a site/firm? I'm exploring www.arabacademy.com, which has partnersh …

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