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can i do it?

Ik this is really far fetched and all, but i have 3 more years, so maybe i can do it? I really want to get into a good college like NYU, UCLA or dukes, or even one of the ivy leagues like Cornell. I …

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sophomore year: what am i supposed to be doing?

I'm about to begin my sophomore year this fall, and I have no idea what I should be doing, extra-curricular wise and like how to stand out. Im taking IB in 11 grade and Im currently part of my school' …

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What schools care about demonstrated interest?

I am looking at schools and want to reach out to those that care about interest but I couldn't find a comprehensive list. The one below doesn't have half of the schools Im looking at. Does anyone know …

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I'm planning on starting a blog. Any suggestions about the contents, websites that I should use? Thx!

Hello, I'm currently a freshman turning sophomore and I'm planning on starting a blog. Could you please give some suggestions in terms of the content, website that I should use, etc.? Thanks a lot!

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AP being a Magnet Student

Hello! I am curious about the best APs I can take as a Magnet student at a public school in Maryland. In my Freshman year, the Magnet course outline was already made for me and I couldn't take APs. Ne …

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What are my chances of getting into UCs?

I live in the Philippines but I am studying in an online high school in the United States. I am currently a sophomore, but I will be graduating early since I went on a leave from school last year due …

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Should I submit a Standardized test if it’s optional and I’m just below average?

Due to Coronavirus a lot of schools are making it optional to submit ACTs and SATs, although I’ve heard it looks better to submit a standardized test than to not. If I want to apply to a school that h …

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With my grades and SAT mostly set, how can I improve my application as a Junior in HS?

I'm a Junior in the Class of 2021, attending a public HS in suburban CA (supposedly its a pretty good one).

GPA: 3.68UW, 4.0W (my predicted grades for the end of this year, accounting for the current s …

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Which are the best medical schools in the united states or the best universities abroad when it comes to medicine?

Which schools are the best ranked when it comes to medicine be it in terms of resources and the facilitators in the united states?

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What are some good Midwest Schools for civil engineering?

Due to the ongoing pandemic I want to get ahead (sophomore) and am trying to find a list of good civil engineering schools in the great plains region (roughly a triangle from Wisconson/Chicago to Dall …

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What is the Math Accuplacer?

I am a rising Junior who is taking Trig 102 this summer at a local community college. Seeing as I do not have an SAT score (June cancellation) they want me to take a math Accuplacer. I vaguely know it …

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My sister is on the UCSB waitlist. Does she have a higher chance of getting in because of corona virus?

Hi there! If you know anything about waitlisted and corona virus please answer! I’m asking specifically about UCSB and this years waitlist. Does she have good chances? Thanks so much and have a great …

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Should I put a school trip I took to Europe to study sustainability on my application under extracurriculars?

I am currently a junior, and I've really been worried about the strength of my extracurriculars. I've been in Beta Club and National Honor Society since sophomore year, but I've never held a leadershi …

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Will AP Score verification affect my enrollment?

I recently applied to a few schools for transfer and on the application it asked "Do you wish to report any AP Scores?" I've taken 5 AP Exams, and I didn't do as well as most applicants probably do. I …

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How do I properly prepare and study for the ACT?

HI my name is Erika and I am a junior in high school. I have taken the ACT once this year and it was my first time and made a composite of 21 and 22 in math and English and a 18 in Reading and a 21 in …

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What can so do to help me get into UCSB? Any specific extra curriculars and essay topics?

I am an in state highschool sophmore. What classes should I take Junior year to help me and what can I do to get in? I play soccer and lacrosse. I am willing to dedicate as much time and effort as it …

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I am going into my junior year next year and have not been active in any extracurricular. How can I fix this?

I am currently a sophomore in high school and am not the best student. I have decent grades (3.1 GPA) but I have only participated in one extra-curricular activity so far, which is an on-campus sports …

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If I am an international student who was never lived in the US, do I have an extra edge when applying to top tier U's?

I am from Venezuela, displaced by the political situation, currently living in Colombia, I have a 3.5 GPA, having taken 12 AP classes, speak perfect English, Spanish and learning French. with over 10 …

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Do I need state recognition to put that I started a nonprofit on my college apps, or as long as it's not for profit?

Do I need state recognition to put that I started a nonprofit on my college apps, or is it as long as I created an organization that is not for profit?

I am making a business on instagram that gives 1 …

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What is the process of becoming an athelete in college?

Hi I would like to know how to be an athlete in college.

The college I am applying to is in division 1. I heard some things about coach recruiting and stuff but to be honest I don't understand it and w …

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