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Should I apply to Ivy League schools in high school? I am taking community college courses so they won't transfer to privates, right? Because of that, should I do my undergrad at a public school, then …

I've asked similar questions before but once again have enough karma to ensure an expert answer. I'd just like to have a holistic look at where I'm at right now so that I can best plan for the coming …

What are some other ways I can stand out for UC colleges, how will our GPA's be calculated if many schools are establishing the pas/fail thing instead of letter grades.

I went to a charter school (going to the charter school for 3 hours each day with coursework done online) and graduated a year earlier than my expected graduation date with a B+ GPA. How much will hav …

I am a junior (class of 2021) and here are my stats!

- unfinalized GPA: weighted=4.18/ unweighted: 3.97 (only 1 A-)

- taking 8 APS (centered around science AP)

- have not taken any AP tests yet b/c I am …

I am a freshman. My parents are both unfamiliar with the school system here, and I am the only child (I don't have any siblings/cousins to ask). I don't know what I want to become yet. Some of my extr …

I am currently in the process of transferring to another school and, after some research, the school’s average accepted applicant has a 4.09 GPA. What GPA would this be on a 4.0 scale for a college GP …

Senior in high school, 17 years old, Out of state student, I already committed to a college

I'm a sophomore at a magnet arts school

My class has a little under 70 people

3.9 GPA

Haven't taken SAT but I have gotten over 1500 on practice tests

Extracurriculars include: NHS, National Arts Honor so …

or does it simply show all colleges regardless of their quality?

In the mail I had got a letter from this place and I'm currently trying to figure whether or not it's a scam.

Or is this mostly for high school students wanting to get into college?

I have taken both the SAT and ACT and received fairly even scores (1570 and a 36 respectively). I have no idea which one to submit. I’m inclined to go with the 36 but I was wondering if there are any …

I am a freshman in a university applying to other universities for my sophomore year, most of them being prestigious. Will these colleges have a higher transfer acceptance rate or will I be pooled wit …

I am a Junior in high school and am planning to apply to the University of Texas at Austin. Does anyone have any application tips for me?Thanks!

I am finishing Junior year in high school. When should I start writing my college essays?

Rising high school senior with the following: GPA is 3.28 weighted/3.12 unweighted; only 1 AP course; and 33 composite ACT. Looking for a school with a top business program...do you have a list of to …

I am a sophomore. In the last year, I have gathered 57 cumulative hours in community service. One of my organizations is a Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award, and as a …

I am currently studying in india and i have just completed my 10th grade. I have taken admission in an integrated school which will prepare me for the 12th board exams as well as the NEET Exam [ Natio …

I was recently kicked out and i dont have any type of proof of being kicked out of my house, but i need the extra help with the money. How could i show documentations of me getting kicked out and go t …