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How can i get css profile fee waiver as an international student for johns Hopkins University

How can i get css profile fee waiver as an international student for johns Hopkins University

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Princeton Questions in the Common App

In Princeton's questions in the Common App, this is asked "You have the opportunity to add information about your sibling(s) to what you provided in the ‘Family’ section of the Common Application. Ple …

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How do I enter a school-specific fee waiver code on CommonApp?

I was sent a waiver code for a college I'm applying to, but I'm not sure where to enter it?

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Should I take AP Spanish Junior year and will learning languages help my college apps?

Ok so context, one of my personal/academic goals is to earn as many seals of biliteracy as I can. I’m pretty confident for Vietnamese (native), Latin (school class), and French (italki lessons, not pr …

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Teacher Recommendations

I have two teachers that I'll be using as my recommenders on the Common App: my theatre teacher and my psychology teacher. Some of the schools I'm applying to only have a spot for one recommender. For …

 
Theatre teacher
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Low ACT Writing Score

I have a 34 composite score on the ACT but my writing score is a 5. Is this going to hurt me a lot? I am applying to very competitive schools.

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Brag Sheet Question

I am sending requests for recommendation letters right now. What should I title my Brag Sheet? It seems a bit inappropriate and casual to title it "Brag Sheet", as the interaction with my teacher is s …

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Do T20 schools or ivies accept ECE credits?

My school has an ECE program where students can get dual enrollment credits for a college course if we pay 100-200 dollars. It has the same curriculum as the associated course in the state college (UC …

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Can you add recommenders to other colleges after they submit their letters of recommendation?

When I first add a recommender to a college on the Common Application, it sends them an email. Once they open that email and activate their account, they see that my request and a list of all the scho …

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Common App Essay

Is it a good idea to write about my struggle and overcoming mental illness? Or is that too risky?

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can i submit the recommendation of two science teachers on common app

can i submit the recommendation of two science teachers as I am applying for physics. Or should I go for one science and second from other field. Please tell me which one would have better impact on m …

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Should I apply to Minerva

Due to some issues at home I can't take the SAT/ACT or TOEFL etc. I am an international student. I am not a native speaker of English, but it is my first language. I want to be a professor of English …

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How to fill up the 'Summary of Educational Experience' page on APPLY TEXAS for Texas A&M Application?

As an international student I am asked to fill out the Summary of Educational Experience page, which has up to 18 years of space. It asks about the year it started and ended, and any certificates/ deg …

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UC Berkeley

Does UC berkeley give scholarships to international students?

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Should I submit my scores to these schools?

Hello, so I am applying to Michigan State, IU in Bloomington, and Rutgers. My standardized scores are pretty mediocre, with a 21 on the act. But my gpa and extracurriculars are above average for these …

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College Essay Advice

I've started filling out college applications and doing my Common App but I am really struggling on the essay portion. I know it can be a big factor when reviewing student profiles so I want to make s …

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should i submit my ACT scores??

I saw a question similar to mine, but with SATs. I'm applying to Wellesley college ED and am very conflicted about whether or not to submit my scores. I'm homeschooled, so this is my only "official" s …

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should i do band in college?

Hey! im a 9th grader currently, ive been in the high school marching band every since 6th grade and i dont plan on having music as one of my professions but my mom says thats a really good scholarshi …

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Can anyone help me to find a UC Berkeley Business major professor

I'm Minnie, currently a 10th grader. I've started my own youtube channel, Instagram, and blog page with my twin sister! It's call domi0514, we also collaborate with other businesses and make commercia …

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What are some Extracurriculars related to Computer Science one can pursue?

Hi! I'm an international student (a junior in high school) and wish to pursue Computer Engineering.

What are some Extracurriculars related to Computer Science one can pursue? For example, I build websi …

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