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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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Common App questions

Most of my main extra-curricular activities are in 12 grade (senior year). So, is that going to reflect negatively on my application?

Also, can I mention more than one organization in the Activities se …

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ACT help

What are some good prep sites for the math and science portions? I took the official paper test and had: 24 Math, 24 Science, 36 Reading, 29 Grammar. I would like to try for an overall 30+ on my actua …

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Is it too late to start thinking of the Ivy League?

I am currently a sophomore in high school and I have done well academically from freshman year up to right now. My concern although, has to do with extracurriculars. I have had a limited amount of top …

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What to do???

Hello ,

I am a student.

I have learned a lot in programming only but not worked on any projects apart from winning a app development competition. My class ten percentage was 96.4%,in 9th and 11th I got …

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Admission to University of Southern California

I am an Indian student (12th just started, batch 2021) currently preparing for JEE, an entrance examination for an Indian engineering college. I have recently started to acquaint myself with admission …

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Making Ivy Leagues a target instead of a long reach

On this website, I put in a bunch of stuff and made GPA a 4.0, ACT 35, and 1 tier A and 9 tier F and G activities, yet it still says that the Ivy Leagues are a long reach, no matter what I do. Does an …

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Should I mention my team?

So I am a member of a constant top 20 school in NSDA rankings. It’s a team of just about 80 people and I have no leadership position on it. But in congress (my primary event) I was to compete at state …

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Extracurriculars

I am a well-rounded student who doesn't specialize in anything. Also, I am homeschooled, which means I can't form any clubs. Any suggestions for some good, out-of-the-box extracurriculars?

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Should I transfer? AP/IB/dual enrollment

Hello! I’m really indecisive and currently lost.

A little background, I’m a sophomore going to be a junior in the next school year. I know that junior year one is the most important year out of all of …

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How do I get into MIT?

I am a rising freshman attending the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology next year, and I am really interested in the paths I have to take in order to be a strong applicant for MIT …

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Which are the highest ranking Chem Engineering universities I can hope for?

I would be very grateful if anyone could tell me which are the highest ranking schools for Chem Engineering (with financial aids if possible but I would like to know good schools without much aids too …

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what is the best computer science school in NY/NJ??

I'm a junior, who will be applying to school very soon. I'm indecisive and would love to know what are the best schools for computer science in New Jersey or New York?? What are the best schools for m …

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Extra-curricular activities ideas associated with economics and law?

I'm an IB student from India, and we don't have any mock trial competitions or law societies that I can be a part of. So any help concerning extra-curricular activities that would strengthen my profil …

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Is it bad that my ECs are kind of all over the place?

I hear a lot about needing a "spike" and not just being a "jack of all trades" for college apps. Despite this, I love being a "jack of all trades" because it gives me new experiences and my interests …

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What are the best schools to go to if I want to become an NFL agent?

Also, what are some extracurricular options to prepare me for this career?

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Weighted GPA vs Unweighted, how do I know which to use?

I'm a junior in high school right now. I've taken a lot of AP classes and by the time I graduate, I'll have taken 9 AP classes. Things haven't really been going well the past few years and my grades h …

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If I have a far reach school does the chances increase if I do the earlier decision

If I have a far reach school does the chances increase if I do the earlier decision

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