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Hello! I'm a 12th grade graduate student and I want to become a cancer researcher. But I dont know the requirements to become one. All I know is that it takes 4 years, it requires a Bachelors degree a …

I am an avid fanfiction writer and Im looking into putting it on my application as it shows commitment and writing skills but Ive heard its heavily stigmatized so should I not include focus on origina …

So I'm class of 2022 so I know this isn't as stressful for me as it is for class of 2021, but what will happen if quartaine lasts even longer then we expect. I am from one of the most effected areas o …

I am going to take a gap year and I was thinking to apply for any university after a gap year. What kind of application do I require for that. What scholarships I will be eligible to? What is the proc …

So in my freshman year of high school right before, thanksgiving I had to go to a Boystown like program for purely at home reasons. In February, after school, I was talking to a teacher when I (on the …

So I am about to register for next years classes and in spanish I have a 95% (an A is 93%) but am jampacked with AP courses. Should I do honors Spanish?

A Wake Forest promotional flyer came in the mail, stating that their online interviews begin May 1. How common is it for schools to begin this early? When should I start interviewing? Does interviewin …

So because of time due to COVID-19, I'm starting my common app profile early. So far I have taken only 2.5 semesters of AP classes. With it weighted I have a 3.89 not weighted is 3.84. Which would be …

I am a junior with a 3.7 unweighted GPA, and I want to study musical theatre/drama at New York University. By the time I've graduated, I would've had 2 APs and 3 honors, which is a bit below average o …

I am currently a freshman in high school who is interested in making the most out of this time of self-isolation to plan out the rest of high school and research how college admissions will operate wh …

I'm very interested in the college admissions process and many people who get into T20 schools all have a passion project, and I want to start mine, especially with all this extra time during the COVI …

so im a average student maybe 85% so i was wondering will my sports help in any colleges or provide scholarship?

i study in CBSE board

I think I have pretty good ec's and 35 act which is the better part of my application, but gpa wise, coutnting 9, 10, and semester one of junior year, it is 3.65 unweighted with all honors and five ap …

Some great programs and internships have been canceled due to coronavirus. Can we still use it on our college applications and how would admission officers view those activities?

I'm a sophomore in high school with strong academics but average extracurriculars. Could anyone recommend some tips on improving extracurriculars or ideas for extracurriculars that may boost my applic …

I’m a freshman in Canada and I want to apply to one of the ivy colleges. Just wondering if they require you to say anything about your intentions of major in the applications? Or would it be better fo …

So I am a student in a dual enrollment program. I had helped a classmate on a quiz and got in trouble. My teacher had reported it to the Dean. I am not going to try and appeal it, the teacher failed m …

Am looking for tips from people who have gone through process of application or have mentored those who have applied to CCS on how to craft a strong application.

Just wanted to know.