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Babysitting as an Extracurricular?

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I do a lot of babysitting for my neighbors. Is babysitting something I can list as an extracurricular activity on my college applications?

a year ago

Internships as Extracurriculars

Hey everyone! I was wondering if internships count as extracurricular activities when applying to college? Like, does doing an internship over the summer help boost my application?

a year ago

University of South Carolina vs University of North Carolina

Hi, I'm having a tough time choosing between the University of South Carolina and the University of North Carolina. How do they stack up against each other in terms of academic reputation, campus cult …

a year ago

Got a 1490 on the SAT: Is it a competitive score for top schools?

So I just got my SAT score back and it's a 1490. I'm really excited about it but I'm also kinda wondering, is this score competitive enough for top schools? How much weight do schools put on SAT score …

a year ago

ASU vs VCU: Which college is better for my major?

Hey guys! I'm currently deciding between Arizona State University and Virginia Commonwealth University. I'm planning on majoring in computer science. Which one has a better program, and what are the d …

a year ago

UC Berkeley PIQ Examples?

Hi there! I'm applying to UC Berkeley and I want to make my Personal Insight Questions stand out. Does anyone have any examples of successful PIQs for UC Berkeley? What topics did you guys write about …

a year ago

Research paper topic ideas for high school?

I have to write a research paper for my English class and I'm not sure what topic I should choose. What are some ideas that would be interesting for a high school research paper? Any tips on choosing …

a year ago

unweighted GPA conversion

I have my weighted GPA, but some colleges I'm applying to want my unweighted GPA. Is there an easy way to calculate the unweighted GPA from my weighted one?

a year ago

Examples of IU application essays?

Hey everyone, I'm working on my Indiana University (IU) application, and I'm struggling with the essay portion. Does anyone have any examples or suggestions of successful essays that I could take a lo …

a year ago

Adelphi vs Hofstra

Hey everyone, I need some help! I'm currently considering Adelphi University and Hofstra University for my college journey. What are the differences in terms of program strengths, campus life and over …

a year ago

Auburn vs Purdue: Comparing aerospace engineering programs?

I want to major in aerospace engineering and I'm considering both Auburn and Purdue. Can anyone give me some insight into the pros and cons of each program? How do job prospects and internship opportu …

a year ago

UC Santa Barbara vs Cal State Long Beach: Which one to choose?

Hi everyone! I've been accepted to both UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Long Beach, and I'm kinda struggling with the decision-making process. Can you offer any insight on the differences in academics, …

a year ago

UMass Amherst Supplemental Essays for Class of 2024

Hey there! Is anyone here applying for UMass Amherst as part of the Class of 2024? I'm working on my supplemental essays and could use some advice or input, just to make sure I'm on the right track. T …

a year ago

Northwestern vs. UMich for Pre-Med?

I was accepted to both Northwestern and University of Michigan for my undergraduate studies, and I plan on going the pre-med route. I'm wondering which one would be better in terms of their pre-med pr …

a year ago

UF vs Texas A&M - Help deciding?

Hey! I'm considering both the University of Florida and Texas A&M for my undergraduate degree. Can anyone provide input on the strengths and weaknesses of each school (academically, student body, camp …

a year ago

Purdue vs UMich for engineering?

I'm deciding where to attend for an engineering major, and I'm considering both Purdue and University of Michigan. Can anyone provide insights or advice on which school might be better for engineering …

a year ago

Georgetown or George Washington for International Relations?

Hello everyone, I'm currently deciding between Georgetown University and George Washington University for International Relations. Can you guys shed some light on the reputation of each school's Inter …

a year ago

Cornell vs WashU

Hey, I need some help deciding between Cornell University and Washington University in St. Louis (WashU). Could anyone share their experiences with these schools? I'm looking to major in the sciences, …

a year ago

What's a good PreACT score range?

Hey, just took the PreACT as a sophomore and I'm curious what you all think is a good score range to aim for? Like, what should I be aiming to improve towards before taking the ACT? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

Johns Hopkins University's specializations?

Hey, I'm looking into applying to Johns Hopkins University, and I'm curious about their areas of expertise. Could you someone tell me what subjects or fields the university specializes in? Thanks a bu …

a year ago
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