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What is your aim when you graduate from the University?

Hi guys, this is a question for everyone. I am just asking what will be your aim when you graduate from University. Will you change the world with what you studied ? As for me, when I finish studying …

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hello i am in the 11th grade and i am looking for awnsers of how i can prepare for college

i want to go to yale university the most coolest school to me i really want to go threre it would be a dream come true but in still wondering how i can prepare for it and how i can get acepted the mai …

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Should I take IB or AP if I want to get into MIT, for a C.S Major?

Should I take IB or AP if I want to get into MIT, for a C.S Major? I'm really confused as I like IB's philosophy, but a lot of courses ( likes history ) are required and it has NOTHING to do with C.S.

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Self-Studying APUSH?

My school only offered APUSH to freshmen. Since I can no longer take that course, would colleges understand if I self study?

Also can you list out all posssible AP courses that would give me credit for …

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What can I do this summer and senior year to impress colleges more?

My extracurriculars are not that strong, and getting involved during COVID-19 is pretty difficult. I plan on working this summer, volunteering, and pursuing some hobbies. I'm not sure where to start, …

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If I am self-learning APs in my senior year, is there a place to put that in the applicatoin?

I'm a junior aiming for over 10 APs, with senior year I have 9. I know quality > quantity, but was just wondering if there was an option to put that.

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Can I develop a spike in my Junior year?

I'm first-gen and low-income, so my mom pushed me to try to get into a "traditional" career so I could have a middle-class life. So she pushed me towards STEM, and wanted me to be a doctor. Pleasant …

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Is Drexel University any good for a Computer Science Major as an Undergrad freshman?

Many of my friends say that Drexel is not a very good university to attend to because it is not well reputed university and is also not known to many. I have been selected for computer science major a …

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How would I show coursera & duolingo achievements on college applications?

Well, I guess my first question should be CAN I even show those achievements on college applications. I was just thinking since I spent a lot of time on them, they might be considered an extracurricul …

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What Tier would this be?

I am planning on taking the DELF B2 exam this summer, which is relatively close to fluency and what most French universities accept to go study there. I am doing this by myself, and one of my spikes i …

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Programs like the Scripps College Academy?

I want to apply, but I need a virtual experience for Juniors.

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Will Colleges Calculate Weighted GPAs On An A+ Scale?

My school does not give out grades as an A+, meaning an A (90-100%) is the highest grade you can get. I currently have about a 98% in each class, but some of them I believe could technically be A+ if …

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GPA isn't everything but do colleges actually care for explanations?

I am planning to apply to California universities where freshman year isn't counted, that however puts more weight onto sophomore and junior year, the first half of sophomore year I had a GPA of aroun …

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Does anyone have any tips or know a fast way to being my 2.64 gpa to a 2.7/2.8?

I'm currently a junior (and absolutely stressing about everything at the moment) I need to get my GPA up as fast as possible, it's the only thing that's bringing my chances down at getting into the Un …

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What does Wharton look for in applicants? Do you need business-specific ECs?

I have a few school club leadership/EC accomplishments/ECs related to business, but most of the school clubs in my school are inactive or not 'officially' organized so it's very hard to start or join …

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Hey guys, what are some of the best Universities to major in Genetics?

I'm an international student, a high school junior, so, I don't have much of an idea about the ground realities of the universities except whatever info I get off the internet ):

I have a GPA(unweighte …

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Which is the better college for film production?

I know I’ve posted about this before, but I’m currently deciding between UCLA, Loyola Marymount, and Chapman University for the film production programs. Which college would you recommend and why? I k …

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How do you form close connections with your teachers with hybrid learning?

Potential teachers for college recs.

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can i raise a 2.73 gpa junior year rn to a 3.0 by the end of highschool? next year i am taking all aps dual and honors

I have a 2.73 college entrance gpa rn in my junior year and i am willing to work as hard as needed to get a 3.0. but is it mathametically possible with all APs and honors

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Do I have to take AP Physics to go into Medicine?

Hi! I have been reading about science classes to take in order to signal my interest in medicine, and many websites say to take AP Chem, Bio, and Physics. Being someone who is, admittedly, weaker in m …

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