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I'm a junior and pretty much know nothing about the application process and just wanna know how it works/what to expect

I'm a junior in highschool and i don't really know anything about how applying, college essays or even college works. I've applied to some scholarships and started a little bit on the UC personal insi …

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3 years ago
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Common App big red exclemation point?

Why is there a big ! by my supplementals in common app? I saw some people had similar issues but how do I fix it?

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3 years ago
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Do we need to submit the financial affidavit of support for application to be reviewed

The form contains sections of scholarship and student loan which can be derived snd filled only after receiving a decision from Illinois Tech. Which is why i wonder if not submitting the form affect t …

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3 years ago
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ACT help

Do you have any advice for studying the English and Reading Section in the ACT?

I am very strong at Math and science, but I am struggling most with the English part.

I learned the rules, but sometimes I …

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3 years ago
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Hi everyone. Some questions about additional info update for college application

Hello, everyone. I wonder if I should submit some more information regarding my recent grade. Days ago, I just finished everything in my online course except for the final exam(which is required to b …

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3 years ago
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Haven't taken many APs... would this affect my chances of getting into an ivy?

I'm currently a junior planning on majoring in computer science, I didn't really take hs that seriously until now, and even this year, I've kind of messed up with my classes. 9th grade i had no aps an …

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3 years ago
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What should I do with my life?

Broad, I know but I've been between two careers for 3 years now and can't choose. I've wanted to be in theatre and the arts since I was a kid, but my mom is telling me I should be a surgeon. I wouldn' …

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3 years ago
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I love Anatomy & Physiology and Want to Combine it with DIgital Media Design.

Hi,

I love A&P and want to combine with my love for DMD. Should I go for it? Or should I choose another major that will satisfy both of these majors in one?

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3 years ago
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Do I have to take SAT or ACT to apply for a college in the US?

I'm an international student applying to study in the US, but I didn't take SAT or ACT. Does that make my chances lower? Even if my GPA and GAT Are very good?

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3 years ago
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What is the most important factor in determining whether to submit your SAT or ACT?

25 Karma points to the best contribution comment.

I've been reading lots of questions and answers about this and there is a lot of misinformation that started 2 years ago with the test-optional policie …

 
I AGREE that test optional targets are group segmented
68%
 
I DISAGREE and think that the 25% percentile rule is best
13%
 
I'm CONFUSED and am going to reassess my priorities
13%
 
I have not IDEA of WHAT you are talking about.
3%
Poll closed29 votes
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3 years ago
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Selecting UCSD colleges for computer science major

I have been struggling with ranking the 8 colleges of the University of California- San Diego. Even though I researched about these colleges, I didn't find much about computer science. Please let me k …

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3 years ago
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Does junior year matter a lot Columbia university for law

I wanna apply to my dream universty whuch is in NYU and I did pretty average in sophomore and freshman year but some family issues arrived and my mental health was affected junior year my semester is …

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3 years ago
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Weeks Spent Per Year...

So I am currently filling out the CommonApp and I am really confused about how I should go about approaching the "weeks spent per year" section. One of the activities I participate in is being a Fresh …

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3 years ago
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are my ecs okay?

i participate in a charity program which i have over 100 hours in, have been a secretary for, and have done for 5 years (6 by the time i graduate), i have been in choir for each year of high school, i …

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3 years ago
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How do I get motivation and drive for school without thinking about college?

I am a sophmore and I am very worried over college. I have always wanted to get into a top school, but now that I am in high school ever since the pandemic I feel like I have less motivation and I can …

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3 years ago
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I took earth science honors in my freshman year but now I'm in regular chem

I was in earth science honors but now in sophmore year I am in regular chem which is still advanced but it is not honors chem, will this hurt my chances of getting into a top school like an ivy league …

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3 years ago
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I am a sophmore who wants to get into a top school like yale but I am debating if I should take ap physics next year

I am currently taking 3 out of 4 honors classes and I am taking chem which is still advanced. However I have other classmates who are taking all 4 honors classes which feels like a disadvantage for me …

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3 years ago
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How many activities is a good amount to fill out on the common app?

There are 10 activities that can be filled out on the common app. Do I have to fill out all 10 spots to have better chances of getting into a particular college?

Is it better to have only 6 strong act …

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3 years ago
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Does my hobbies count as an extracurricular if so how much value do they have?

I'm junior in high school and I didn't do any extracurricular during my freshman and sophomore year, I wanted to do community service this year but it wasn't possible for me. Since I don't have any st …

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