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Hi! A few days ago I asked of ways to turn my yoga practices from being a recreational hobby to being an extracurricular valid for colleges. Many recommended that I work to have a social media presenc …

Hello,

I am a rising senior this year and is contemplating whether to take honors physics, which is what I am enrolled in right now or transfer to Ap Psych. To provide a bit of context, I am also takin …

So I'm am international student in Africa and extracurricular activities could be different from those in America so are there extracurricular activities that could be equivalent to the activities in …

I have been brainstorming common app prompts and started writing a snippet about what inspired me to love animals and want to possibly pursue a career as a vet. How good my topic is isn’t really what …

So I was wondering if connecting to your local recruiters for all the colleges you are applying to would be good and help my chances.

If so are there good questions that might be helpful to start off …

I recently conducted a research project and wrote an academic paper for it. I'm trying to get my paper published since I feel that it would look good for college but dont really know where/how. Does a …

On my transcript, each AP/honors class is listed by semester, e.g., AP English 1 (fall) and AP English 2 (spring). I have taken two semesters each of Honors Advanced Algebra, Honors Geometry, AP Engli …

So in August, I will be taking 2 Sat subject tests on the same day. For those of you who have taken them, do we get to choose which subject tests we want to take first on test day?

Hi, I need some guidance for the CommonApp.

-My father attended 2 universities in Ireland but only received a certificate for one and left the other one year early for a world tour in dance. He moved t …

I'm am writing one of my essays for the common app and I don't know if it needs to have a title.

Will I have a higher chance of admission if I don't fill out the demographics section, or if I do (applying to elite universities)? Being male, and part of a majority race in top colleges. (Note: The …

Hi. I'm a rising senior. I have one living parent, my mom, who has lung illnesses and other health problems. She is at high risk for serious complications if she gets COVID-19. My school has not annou …

Hi all. Brown is my top choice. I like everything about it (except it's wealth diversity but that's ivies for you)... Btw.. if you guys know a school that's easier to get into that is similar to brown …

Hi! Basically, I'm a rising senior and trying to figure out a list of schools (in the US) to apply to. I want to become a Data Scientist however, it's hard for me find colleges I like with an undergra …

I plan to start a Red Cross Club at my school this year. Any ideas of activities/service I can start?

I recently joined a student-led non-profit that gives elementary and high school students virtual classes and 1-on-1 tutoring during the COVID-19 pandemic. They plan to continue this even if the virus …

Hello! I am studying in a high school in Mexico City.

Background: We have 8 classes per semester. Never in my school's history have we had free periods. However, a new head of school was hired and he …

I am in my senior year, and plan on taking the SAT along with the essay. I am not sure how to mark it, and I am not sure if any teachers at my school will be able to. Where can I get it marked? Also, …

I have brainstormed three possible topics:

1. Overcoming an eating disorder and the challenges I still face with body image.

2. Goals and plans to time travel/expand on my fascination with time travel.

While writing a college application how to build a profile; how to introduce yourself and build a connection between you and the person who watches your application.