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Duolingo Test

When my score Duoling test score is about 140, but in the rush Speaking Sample and Writing Sample were bad that I'm about to send to university, is there any judgement out there?

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Cumulative grades

Since I do not have a GPA in my recent grade, I do have only results. What should I enter in my cumulative GPA?

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Cumulative grades

Since I do not have a GPA in my recent grade, I do have only results. What should I enter in my cumulative GPA?

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About Taking the SAT in December

In spite of not having very good grades in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, I regard still not taken the SAT yet. Would applying to MIT early be a good idea? However, I will be taking my board exams st …

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About Taking the SAT in December

In spite of not having very good grades in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, I regard still not taken the SAT yet. Would applying to MIT early be a good idea? However, I will be taking my board exams st …

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If you take a gap year and develop some extra curriculars after high school. Will colleges accept you?

I am from India I got to know about US universties admission criterias now in senior year. I only have normal extra curriculars like participating in 4 science exhibitions nothing more than that and …

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IB Predicted

Hey Guys!

My IB predicted is 40/45

HLs: History (Europe) 7, Chemistry 7, Economics 5

SLs: Mandarin 7, Maths Analysis 6, English Lit 6

I have a 5 in Economics but my GPA is 4.0/4.69 with the lowest grade b …

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About DET score vs TOEFL scoreDuolingoenglishProficiencytestTOEFL

I emailed a few universities to see if they give equal weight to Duolingo and TOEFL. All colleges reply in a way that gives equal weight to both. When they compare two applications, I believe they def …

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What tier extracurricular would being a finalist at a math modeling contest(HiMCM) be?

I participated in a contest called HiMCM(https://www.comap.com/highschool/contests/himcm/index.html) with a team of 3 people and our team got finalist in November 2020. This is a high school math mode …

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Can I get into Cornell College of human ecology even though my extracurriculars are focused on math and environment?

Currently, I am a senior applying for RD for Cornell University's College of Human Ecology, and my prospective major is Human Biology, Health, and Society.

My SAT is 1490, my GPA is 4.00, and I believ …

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Is NSHSS worth joining?

I got an invitation to NSHSS and I have read reviews saying this was basically a scam. Will this really help my future chances in colleges? Do I get legitimate scholarships? I want to know the informa …

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Drawing comic as an ec?

Right now I'm working on comic with my friend (a big one), but I'm not sure if it's gonna be out before January 1st, as it needs a lot of time which I'm lacking due to college apps. Can I still includ …

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Reccomendation Letter Advice

Okay so when I invite my recommenders, is it so that one LOR is submitted to all colleges? Can the same teacher submit different letters of recommendation depending on the college?

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Can I submit my December ACT scores when applying to Cornell for ED

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I am applying to Cornell for early decision. I have registered for the ACT in December. Will the college accept my December scores for the admission process or is it too late? Also, is there any wa …

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What if my school doesn't do grades? Will it lower my chances of getting in?

I am in a very peculiar situation, I go to a public school that does not do grades. I'm currently a senior at a small school. It is not a charter school and not private, we have a regents waiver. Inst …

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Picking the Correct Major

Hi! I am struggling with picking the perfect fit for me.

I am a very independent person and enjoy working with kids. I love graphic design and taking leadership. I also love social media marketing.

If …

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Feelings about College

How is everyone feeling about college? Personally, I'm a little nervous about being with people who I don't know but I'm goning to try to go into it with an open mindset to get the maximum amount of o …

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Test-Optional

Do I need to explain why I'm applying test optional in the additional information section of my application.

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Transferring Mid-Year

I'm a freshman in college and am really unhappy with the institution that I am at. I have applied to a different university as a transfer applicant. Unfortunately, I won't get an admissions decision …

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Should I apply test-optional?

Applying to a moderately selective (60% accepted), medium-sized public university in my state. I currently attend a good public high school.

My weighted GPA is between the 50-75th percentile of last ye …

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