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I am a rising senior applying so far with an unweighted gpa of a 3.5 and a weighted of a 4.0 and taking several AP/IB/CC courses. I have one bad semester of junior year that has pl …

I currently have a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale and I will be taking the ACT and SAT before the end of 2020. I want to raise it by applying to early decision in January 2021. Will the chances of me being accept …

My gpa range is between a 3.0-3.20. I’m a rising senior and I’m starting to worry about not getting accepted into schools that I’d like to apply to because it’s low. Any advice on what I should do to …

I'm a rising senior, and I'm still in the process of deciding whether standardized testing is a good idea for me. I haven't been satisfied with my scores on both the ACT and SAT, but I'm showing small …

senior student who attends a school not offering AP exams

I have taken one AP course each year of high Schoo. I know other students take 3 or 4. Just because I've only taken one per year, will that lessen my chances of being accepted if it came down between …

I have made a switch in recent weeks to decide to do engineering instead of physics as my college major. I was wondering whether I should apply undeclared or whether I should declare as electrical rig …

I am starting school next month and am considering dual enrollment. Does anyone know if dual enrollment is possible for a freshman in California? And if so, will I be able to handle it? (I would like …

I am considering taking 4 AP classes this fall to catch up to the average 6-7 my class usually takes. I am a bit concerned becasue I've only taken 1 before, and it is senior year so it will be a bit s …

I am starting high school next month, and I am hoping I can change my english and history classes to advanced standing classes by then. Can anyone confirm that this is possible and that I’m not too la …

How will the different parts of the application be weighed if an ACT or SAT score is not included in the application?

Like many other students, I was unable to take standardized tests because of COVID …

I feel like COVID19 will be a very common topic in this year's essay pool - I don't want to take the risk of writing a cliche/over-done topic.

However, I think my experience with COVID19 was unique? M …

I am a rising senior in Texas and I am a little concerned about my extra-curricular activities. I moved from overseas in my 10th grade to Texas and so I didn't have a chance to complete any volunteer …

A school I’m looking at has its own application and is on common and coalition. I know the application are the same but is there any boost to the intangibles such as demonstrated interest? (The school …

My school puts a limit on how many APs we are allowed to take(for example, we are not allowed to do double of one subject), but I am interested in taking more history APs. Is it a good idea to self-st …

I am i going to be a freshman and i just wanted to see if anyone can help me with any way i can stand out early for my college application. We are doing an online course for the next 6 weeks, im not s …

Hello I’m from Jordan. I go to unknown/not famous government school that doesn’t offer any AP , after class activities or even an admission counselor. I’m very passionate and my dream to study in us …

Hey! I am a senior in high school and I have been contemplating on what I should major in. I know that I want to work in the healthcare field, but there are so many options for me to choose from. I ha …

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When should I take the SAT if I want to get admission by December 2020? Are two months enough for its preparation?

When should I take the TOEFL? Will a month after the SAT be alright?