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Welcome to the Juniors community 🎉

This is a place to learn how other juniors are talking about college admissions.

There are a few easy ways to participate:

1. Get started by checking out our guidance page for juniors. Here you will fi …

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HS Sports & Clubs

Like most kids, I attended a public high school. However, at the start of my junior year, I transferred to a charter, night school (4p.m. - 8p.m. Monday-Thursday). In all my years of public school, el …

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What EC's should I do if I want to become a mechanical engineer?

Hello, I am confused on what EC's I should do to become a mechanical engineer, could you please recommend me some clubs or stuff to participate in?

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Early Graduation

Hi!

I'm Tooba - ill technically be a senior this upcoming fall since I am planning on graduating early. I have gotten apporved by my counselor, AP and principle, however this isnt a common thing to do …

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best schools to learn to be a teacher

Hi!

ok, so I am wondering if there's anyone out there who knows of any schools that has a great education program. like if there's any schools that has a great program to become a teacher. its hard to …

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IB application help?

Really need help! I’m an IB student (beginning the 12th grade in September) in Canada. How can I apply as an IB student without grades (I take my 3 HLs and 2 SLs in M26 - took chem SL in M25) or even …

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5 months ago
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Best place to learn coding?

Any Coding school suggestions??

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Newbie help?

Hi to everyone who sees this, I'm a 10th grade student (this year 11th) . I'm new to this app and I really want to know more about it , I have many questions like , is it effective? Did it help anyone …

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International Student

Hi I'm an international student from Cyprus and my school doesn't offer AP/Honors classes. I have IGCSE's, International AS levels and International A level exams (next year)

Are my qualifications equ …

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Which GPA?

Do colleges look at the cumulative GPA, cumulative weighted GPA, or the Core GPA? All 3 of mine are different.

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How To Be Competitive In The US

Good day! I'm a rising junior who will be migrating this August. I’m originally from the Philippines.

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9th Grade (Science High School, Philippines): 97 average (4.0 GPA)

10th Grade (Science High …

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transcript recs??

Hi guys, I'm a rising junior, and I want to know how I can improve my transcript.

a little info first: I have a few prestigious colleges that I would want to go to (Pomona, Emory, and Princeton), but I …

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I need help/opinions/advice on my transcript please:)

Hey guys! I'm about to enter my junior year and I've tried developing a better transcript since I started my freshmen year doing absolutely nothing.

Here's what I have so far:

Freshmen yr: 3.4 GPA (No A …

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When should I start applying for colleges?

I am only a junior, but I would just like to know what you guys think the right age to look at and apply for colleges is?

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Guys how on earth do I get colleges to respond to me?

I've requested to connect with a whole bunch of colleges. But, it's been months since I've messaged, and they just don't get back to me. I've only gotten responses from AIs from colleges I don't reall …

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i need an opnion on how i am doing as a overall highschool student as a junior

These are my stats and my ecs and can any one of yall tell me what i can do to improve and if yall go to utd tell me how i can get aes tier 1 or 2

I am a current junior and in summer, and I did nothing …

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Any programs/ med related internships etc

Hey everyone :)

Im an upcoming senior and would like a bit of advice/help.

I feel a bit behind when it comes to college programs and internships and that sort of stuff. Before the school year ended, I a …

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Is My GPA okay

Hi everyone, I'm a rising senior living in U.S (E-2 visa holder), originally from Korea and Indonesia.

Backgrund:

9th Grade (British International School, MYP system): ~2.5 GPA

10th Grade (1st Sem) (Kore …

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What should I focus on going into my junior year?

Hey everyone! Need some advice :) Thanks for reading!

I'm going into my junior year of high school in MI and aspiring to study Accounting @ Ross School of Business (UMich). I have a 3.98 unweighted GPA …

 
Clubs! Score leadership positions/awards in HOSA, BPA, Orchestra
26%
 
Grades! Focus on those APs & score 4s/5s + SAT score increase
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Volunteer! Log more hours & network for rec letters
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Real Experiences! Get an internship or research position
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Poll closed30 votes
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Brilliant move or Blunder?

Hi and thank you for taking the time to read. I am going into junior year and so far I've taken four AP's. I want to focus more on my major and getting exposed to the field of study. With that in mind …

 
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I like your thinking
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Am I doing something wrong?

Hello all I need some help,

I am a rising junior in a dual enrollment program through my highschool (which is small and sucks) and I have taken 7 college classes so far, and plan to take around 20 cou …

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