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I didnt take an AP exam despite taking the class. How will it effect me?

I have taken, so far, 10 AP Classes (6 more on the way), but only 9 tests. I skimped out on my AP stat test since my teacher did a really horrible job on the review, and covid made it so that I barely …

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Am I really Hispanic?

I read the Federal definitions, wording of the Common App (“Are you Hispanic/LatinX including Spain?… Regardless of your answer to the previous question, please indicate how you identify yourself…”). …

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Which Standardize Test Scores send to college

Hi,

I am confused which standardized test score sent to below colleges:

1. Yale University - Applying Regular Decision

2. University of Pennsylvania - Applying Early Decision

3. Johns Hopkins University …

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3.96 Unweighted GPA vs 4.00 Unweighted GPA

Hello, I am currently in 11th grade and am wondering how badly a 3.96 GPA will affect my chances of getting into top schools (MIT, Caltech). I unfortunately got two Bs during my freshman year, one of …

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What kind of papers to submit in Williams' writing supplement

Hi. I am writing a research paper. Can I submit that for my writing supplement for Williams College?

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Can I submit old ACT or SAT scores to schools that I didn't originally mark to send?

If I took the ACT last year but didn't submit my scores to the schools that I'm interested in this year, am I still able to submit those scores?

Also, how does super-scoring work? Will schools automati …

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Can colleges see how many times you retake sat or act?

I have googled this answer but want to make sure they cannot. I got a 1390 because I was having a rough week but I do not want them to accept 1390 if I get a higher grade. Will they see if I take the …

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What grade are you in?

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Will colleges see if you submit your sat or act score (but it's the second time you have taken it)

If I took a test got a 1380, did not submit my score to college or anything. Then in a month I retook and got a 1450, and I submit that one on my application to college. Will colleges see my first sco …

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Any good scholarships?

Hi, I am looking for scholarships with the following qualities.

- LGBTQIA+

- Black students

- Business/ Entrepreneurship

- STEM (preferably, biology related)

- Poems/ Creative writing

Let me know if you kno …

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SENIORS - How many APs/IBs did you take?

This is an anonymous poll for the purpose of sharing with all the younger CV members as well as learning who are typical CV participants. For the sake of getting an accurate read, please participate. …

 
I will have completed between 11 and 15
22%
 
I will have completed betwen 7 and 10
28%
 
I will have complete between 3 and 6
32%
 
I will have competed 2 or less
16%
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SENIORS - What kind of academics did you do outside of HS?

This is an anonymous poll for the purpose of sharing with all the younger CV members as well as learning who are typical CV participants. For the sake of getting an accurate read, please participate. …

 
I took online College/University classes for credit
28%
 
I took Dual Enrollement classes at my community college
28%
 
I took certificate courses through MOOCs like eDx and Coursera
19%
 
I self-studied college level material at home, like APs
23%
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Is it ok to list an EC on my application that is still in progress and I have absolutely nothing tangible to show for?

If there were general answers that would also be helpful for me and others, but here is what the activity is (I'm a senior btw): I am starting to work on what is going to be a lengthy apologetic lette …

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SENIORS - What is your GPA?

This is an anonymous poll for the purpose of sharing with all the younger CV members as well as learning who are typical CV participants. For the sake of getting an accurate read, please participate. …

 
My unweighted GPA is between 3.91 and 4.00 (97.75-100)
54%
 
My unweighted GPA is between 3.76 and 3.90 (94-97.50)
17%
 
My unweighted GPA is between 3.51 and 3.74 (87.75-93.75)
8%
 
My Unweighted GPA is between 3.00 and 3.50 (75-87.50)
19%
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as a foregain student, what are the requirements to get into a public college?

hey everyone! I'm new at this, and I'm considering studying up in NY. I'm from Chile, and I'm wondering about the requirements, like any information about financial aids, convalidation of studies, wha …

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What do you use/like most on CV?

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The chancing engine/school list
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The discussion forums
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The essay review
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The scholarship drawing
18%
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What is a good school in the West for Music Tech?

I'm currently considering UNLV, but I want to know if there's any schools that actually have music tech as a major (preferably in the West region of the US)

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Letters of Recommendation

When is the best time to ask teachers for LOR?

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Will graduating with an A.A. degree better your chances for acceptance in Ivy League institutions?

I'm planning on graduating high school with my Associates degree via dual enrollment. I was wondering if it will better my chances of getting accepted into competitive colleges or will AP courses be t …

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Can you get into UT Austin without being in top 6%?

I really want to go to UT Austin for psychology, but i’m really unsure because I rank outside the top 6%

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