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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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Is it possible to get into an Ivy League with these extracurriculars?

These are my extracurriculars so far (sophomore year), I haven't taken the SAT or ACT but my GPA is 3.7

- STEAM Academy; 1 year (joined this year too)

- Editing (hobbies); 4 years

- DJ Light assistant; e …

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What are some good SAT books for a freshman in high school? And what are some tips to get a high SAT score ?

I’m currently a freshman in high school and I want to start practicing for SAT although I didn’t finish up to Algebra 2 yet. What are some good tips to get a higher SAT score and what are some good SA …

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Which are the best schools in USA for astrophysics?

I'm leaning towards Princeton right now but which other schools have good astrophysics programs?

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How important are extracurriculars that are not related to your major like ballet, an instrument etc?

I am currently a freshman in high school and I am learning ballet. I am considering learning an instrument on a professional level but I've heard mixed answers to my question: are these extracurricula …

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is there any financial aid?

My son was admitted to Colgate. They don't offer merit scholarships and last I checked I didn't qualify for financial aid though the process is daunting. How do I go about enquiring about it? I and Il …

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Will my cancelled UPenn visit still count as demonstrated interest?

I had scheduled a visit UPenn during my spring break, but UPenn cancelled my visit due to COVID-19. Since UPenn cancelled my visit will they still count my cancelled visit as demonstrated interest?

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How can I make my passion for photography and editing into an extracurricular activity?

I have a passion for editing and photography since I've been doing it since I was 9-10 years old. How can I use my skills to do some community service or extracurriculars in school??

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4 years ago
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Does helping teachers count as an extracurricular activity?

I'm a sophomore who has some extracurricular activities but none of them are really important. Is helping teachers out with fliers count as an extracurricular?

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AP Courses!!

Hi!! I'm a sophomore going into junior year. I took the AP US History entrance exam but didn't get in. I'm going into junior year with 2 honor classes. I took one honors class sophomore year. No APs. …

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What are good extracurriculars for high school students pursuing a secondary education major?

I am pursuing a major in secondary education, but want to get extracurriculars that correspond with my major so I have a better extracurricular profile. What are some good extracurriculars for seconda …

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