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How should we write a convincing and well-rounded response to why we chose our major? What should we incorporate into it? How should we format it? Should we keep it frank and straight to the point?

I'm about to be a senior and I was wondering if I should take AP Chem or AP bio. I can't take both seeing as both are held at the same time. I took regular chem as a junior and I loved the class. I he …

The 2023 common app admissions cycle opened last week but I still only see the 2022 deadlines for colleges in my list. When will they be updated?

I am interested in going into the medical field. Since I am a sophomore, I have a few more years to decide exactly what I am interested in. What are some extracurricular activities that I should consi …

Hi! Today I opened my colleges on my CommonApp and realized I only had two colleges selected in this section- UW Madison and UVM. Does anyone (who has the time to even think about this, thank you!!) h …

I'm filling out my application to the University of California system right now, and I was wondering how many activities I should add. They give me the theoretical possibility to fill up to 20 slots. …

I am a rising sophomore at a public high school. I have done some research about applying for colleges already. Passion projects are mentioned here and there. Can anyone elaborate more on passion proj …

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Wants to study chemistry at an Ivy League School

My details - SAT-1520, GPA-3.7, top-2%, and leadership positions in high school in India. Please also tell me tips to build a better profile and what to do in next 3 months for a nearly perfect applic …

Every single college advising package I see is thousands of dollars and just wondering if there are any affordable advisors.

Hey, I am looking for some more activities to diversify my application with, however, as a senior, I do not think there are many options left. If you have any advice, I would really appreciate it.

Is there any fall internships in Illinois?

I have a great interest in astronomy, and I was wondering what I could do to improve my chances at an elite university. I have taken up astrophotography as a hobby and I started my own astronomy club …

I still have a couple of years till I graduate high school, but when I do I'll be applying for architecture in the UC schools. But I'm struggling to find more activities to do that would relate to my …

I really want to take AP Computer Science A this year (my senior year), but it unfortunately conflicts with another course I'm taking (BC calculus). I'm interested in computer science and plan to majo …

Do international students who plan to major in art require taking the SAT? I believe that the SAT score could impress them, or might be a factor that would make them accept the student. Do they actual …

My parents want me to take as many advanced or AP classes as possible, but I heard it's no use in taking it from previous graduates.

In a few months time I have to make the decision of whether I choose to do the more common A-level or IB. As I want to apply to a USA college, I'm torn on what option to choose and I'm wondering if an …

When I'm looking for colleges what should I really look for other than majors and how do I tell if its the right college for me like a good fit.

Hi! I'm a rising high school senior who was hoping to apply to a couple BS/MD programs this fall. I have experience volunteering in a medical setting but never got the chance to shadow healthcare prof …