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Should I retake my SAT?

So CollegeVine is saying that for top schools (like MIT or Brown) I should improve my SAT from a 1520 to a 1540. Is this really worth it?

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A question about extracurriculars

I'm supposed to be moving to the USA from Brazil for my senior year. Unfortunately, Brazilian schools don't put a lot of emphasis on extracurriculars and are more grade-driven, and my school in specif …

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Wondering about how teacher recommendations work

I'm a Sophomore and am wondering how does teacher recommendations work. I am confused whether your teacher that you choose is writing for a specific school or for you going to college in general. I am …

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Wondering about the stereotypical college experience abroad

I am a junior considering my options for completing my whole bachelors degree abroad. One of my big hang ups with this is wondering if I am going to be missing out on the american college experience. …

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What schools are best for someone who wants to study business law and/or architecture?

I'm a high school sophomore and are wondering what schools have really good business and architecture programs? Preferably in the South, but anywhere is fine.

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How many schools can you apply to early action?

I’m a junior and was wondering how many schools you could apply to early action? Are multiple possible?

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which are the best schools to apply for if you want to do a double major? (best interdisciplinary programs)

which are the best schools to apply for if you want to do a double major? (best interdisciplinary programs)

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Which colleges are considering dropping SAT and ACT because of Coronavirus?

Because of limited time for tests and retests, which colleges are considering dropping testing requirements for the application process?

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Do you think College Confidential is a toxic website?

Just asking for personal opinions because i was curious...

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What is the difference between early action, early decision, and rolling decisions?

Can I also apply to 2 or more schools for early action or early decision?

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How do I do community service or anything for college while quarantined?

Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school and currently in shelter in place because of COVID-19. I am wondering what I can do to build my resume during this time from home.

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I really want to do Biochemistry at Brown University but I'm not sure if I should take physics during my IB year?

I'm going to be entering 11th grade in July and I'm worried because I'm taking IB classes and in that I've got to drop one science and I don't really like physics but I'm not sure if it's really neede …

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How can I build my resume if I wanna get into a seven year program?

I feel like I have no extracurriculars compared to everyone around me. I am from a very competitive school. Is there a way I can boost myself to look better to the admissions?

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private advisors

I am looking for websites/businesses or people who provide private one to one college advising services. Do you recommend anyone? Cheap

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summer programs and activities

I am a junior in high school. I want to go to UF and study business administration. I was going to dual enroll in palm beach state college. Would that be a good idea? What other extracurriculars and …

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Which is school is better for majoring in business, SUNY Cortland or SUNY Binghamton?

I'm thinking about applying to both of these schools as business major (probably as a finance or marketing major) and I was wondering which is school offers a better business program

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EGE and EFL summer program of FTE (Foundation for Teaching Economics)

I found a few summer programs in http://fte.org. Either EFL (Economics For Leaders) or EGE (Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy) looks selective and very competitive by offering great courses and p …

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Should I write my common app essay about this topic?

Hi! I'm a Mexican international student that will be applying to US colleges this fall. Last summer, I had an advocacy project with the political advocacy group of my NGO. My state is better conservat …

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My chances of getting into Cornell University as a transfer

I'm currently in my second out of four semesters at a community college. the GPA of my first semester was a 3.7 and in my second semester, I'm looking at either a 3.7 or a 4.0. I've done a decent amou …

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How can I get involved in research at a local University as a shadow?

I'm very interested in research and want to really get used to the process. I also want to shadow a research because of the experience and the fact that it looks good on my resume. I've seen stories o …

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