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I am a high School freshmen. I want to participate in science based competitions. But most are for US students.

I am passionate towards Research in Science, Art, Reading. I want to be a good applicant for MIT, Harvard, Stanford etc. I am from India.

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Sending SAT

Should I send a 1430 SAT to Cornell? I worry that since my goals are more stem oriented that a 670M/760RW might not look the best.

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Should I retake the SAT?

In the spring of Sophomore year, I scored a 1480 (800 Math, 680 English), but this past August (before junior year), I scored a 1380 (710 Math, 670 English). My goal is to get a 1520+ superscore and m …

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Should I mention I won international level awards in middle school on college apps ?

I used to go to an abacus learning institution called UCMAS which taught how to do arithmetic operations (upto 4 digit numbers) on an abacus and in your head, and they held competitions at state, nati …

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Seniors, what has been your college campus visit experience?

This summer we had some COVID-19 relief as compared to last summer. For the benefit of younger members, can you vote on what you did to fulfill visiting the campus of the schools you are applying to? …

 
I visited all or most of the schools I'm applying to
7%
 
I visited more between 1/2 and 3/4s of the schools I'm applying
7%
 
I visited less than 1/2 of the schools I'm applying to
25%
 
I relied on VIRTUAL/YouTube tours & Brochures
60%
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Application ...

I am an international student , so the university I am applying for has released its application but not the common-app , so should i wait for common-app or not...(Note I am planning to apply for only …

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If you don't get into your dream college, consider re-applying as a transfer.

Remember that whether you get accepted is not a reflection of your worth or your talents and abilities but an accounting issue since colleges are a business. Sometimes they only have room for 1 chess …

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How many DE classes should I say I've taken?

I've taken 6 year-long DE classes. At my high school they count as 1 class each, but the college counts them as two classes (one a semester). Should I put that I took 6 or 12 duel enrollment classes o …

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School profile school report international student

I'm an international student, my school doesn't have a CEEB code. in the school report my counselor is asked to attach a school profile. What it is?

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Should I apply test-optional?

I understand that the majority of colleges state that students applying test-optional won't necessarily be disadvantaged from those who do submit scores, however, I would like perspectives surroundin …

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Do Canadian Uni's have spring admissions?

Do they accept intn'l students in Spring ?

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I'm trying to find a photography school to start Starting on

Trying to find a photography school

I'm a junior in highschool

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College essay about immigrating to the US.

I initially wanted to write about immigrating to the US, learning a new language, adjusting...but I want to change that because many students will probably write about the same thing. Now I want to wr …

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Is a 4 year degree considered the same if I complete it in 3 years?

Lets say the requirements of med school is that they have 4 yrs degree certificate. If I complete it in 3 yrs will it fulfil the requirements?

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How do I makea good resume?

College application are coming soon

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Best community service for Stamps Scholarship?

What would be the best community service/leadership things to do that will increase my chance of gaining the Stamps scholarship? I am a junior in high school and plan to stay in-state and attend LSU f …

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Magnet school vs. traditional school

Hello- I am a 9th grader at a brand new public magnet school that focuses on TIDE (technology, innovation, design and Entrepreneurship). The school also has a dual college program and offer a 5 pathw …

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How to be a competitive applicant?

Hello- I am a 9th grader starting to plan out my courses to best prepare to apply to universities such as UCLA, UCSD, Berkeley. I participate in three sports and am involved in several volunteering a …

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Consistency in classwork that coincides with intended major

Hi! I am a high school senior intending to major in general biology. I have known that I wanted to major in biology since before high school and have demonstrated that interest significantly in the ac …

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