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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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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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What should a student who doesn't have the ability to attend after school clubs do during high school?

My parents are full time workers, and cannot pick me up from school (which I live far away from the school), so I cannot participate in after school clubs. What can I do so that my extracurricular pro …

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To what degree does your major affect admissions?

I am a high school junior, and I was thinking of applying to UCI, UCD, UCSB, and UCSD (other schools as well but these schools are my focus) with human biology, but I have been told from multiple webs …

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Any volunteering ideas or clubs (summer programs) that I can be during this quarantine?

I have nothing to do during this time and I am in 9th grade. Please help me improve my extra-curricular.

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Are virtual volunteer hours service hours and how do I track/verify them?

I virtually volunteer at sites like as a Smithsonian transcriber and at Stall Catchers yet I don't know if the hours I spend volunteering online count as service hours and if so, how to track and veri …

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Is there any possible way I could take AP courses in India? Plus, am I eligible for the Nat. Merit Schlr. from India?

Hello! I am a recent graduate from junior high, based out of Bangalore, India. I study in a non-IB school, where credit scores, AP classes, honours courses, and clubs are virtually non-existent. In re …

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International Student - what qualifies for coursework?

I am a 12th grade student studying in India. We do not follow credits system here. We also do not have AP and Honors in my school. Will the subjects we study as part of our curriculum be considered to …

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What advice do you have for an International student with a low/no GPA and virtually no extracurriculars?

I am a South African homeschooler applying to an American college at the end of this year (2020). Before the end of last year, I was not considering studying in the US, so I haven't prepared for the a …

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How important are ap test scores?

I understand getting a high score on an ap test means you can get some college credit, but how much does it affect your application? Do I really need to submit my scores to the schools I'm applying to …

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I haven't taken the ACT/SAT yet, what should I do?

I am a freshman in high school

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What can I do to help my resume, since we cant go outside due to corona virus?

In a sophomore in Highschool.

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