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How much does SAT score matter?

I had to give my first attempt of the SAT back in May, but it got cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. I got a 1250 in the August SAT (560 English/690 Math). I screwed up the reading section, got a 23 …

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What are my chances?

I'm planning to apply early decision to Mount Holyoke. I have heard that applying early decision can help your chances of getting into a school but I'm also applying test optional because my scores ar …

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due to Covid i have less Extracurricular activity. Is it ok?

i was in my junior year of high school when Covid started and i had many plans for extracurricular activities but because of Covid everything just got ruined. But i still managed doing 1-2 activites.

i …

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College Experience essays

How do you tackle prompts that ask what you are looking forward to doing at college, without sounding too cliche? i see 'Starting clubs or joining clubs' in most examples. i understand that if it is a …

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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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4 years ago
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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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4 years ago
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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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4 years ago
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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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4 years ago
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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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