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Where do I write my achievements in the Common App?

Where am I supposed to mention my awards and achievements? Is there a specific section for that? Or do we have to write it in the activities section?

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How can I increase my awards and honours online ?

I am in a levels currently and I don’t have enough awards and honours to my name . In covid times it’s hard enough to even volunteer without participating for awards . Is there any opportunity online …

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International students financial aid

I know that asking for financial aid as an international student will hurt my chances if the college is need-aware. But, can anyone at least estimate how much my chances are going to decrease? For exa …

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International student

I am an international student. We graduate in July and take our final exams in March/April. A lot of the schools I'm considering have their deadlines as Nov 1 or Jan 5. I won't even have taken mock ex …

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4 years ago
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Schools for pre- med near NC? I mostly need ideas of safeties.

I'm currently a junior in a High school in North Carolina and want to major in some kind of pre-Med studies. (Either biological sciences or neuroscience.) I'm half- Latin and including this year I wil …

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4 years ago
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GPA - International student

Hi! Is there any way I can calculate my GPA? In my country, we don't have GPA scores, and an A is 75 and above, B is 65 and above, etc. According to the usual American GPA system, with scores like 60s …

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4 years ago
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How does the rec letter process work?

Im looking to begin asking for rec letters over these next few weeks and the instructions on the Common App are kind of confusing me. If I want to use the same letter for several schools does the reco …

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4 years ago
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UC Application Prompt Choices

For the UC applications, I am considering doing both prompt 4 on educational opportunities and prompt 6 about favorite academic subject. I was wondering if that will make it a little redundant since t …

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4 years ago
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Independant ACT studying

what are some tips for Independent ACT studying? thank you

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4 years ago
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BA/JD Programs

Are there any ba/jd programs at t50 schools?

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4 years ago
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Is it recommended to waive your right to view your letters of recommendation from teachers?

Will waiving my right to view my letters of recommendation when applying to colleges help me during the admissions process?

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4 years ago
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For international students

Do i have to take AP and honors classes?

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4 years ago
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Where should apply

Is it always good to aim for top schools even though some may not be good for my major?

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4 years ago
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Demonstrated Interest

Due to COVID-19, I have not physically visited any of the schools on my college list; however, I have been trying to attend virtual visits. I wanted to ask, are there any schools that would care about …

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4 years ago
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Online AP/honors courses

Hi, as an international student, the grading system and educational system operates differently from the American educational and grading system. For example, in American schools a subject like math …

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4 years ago
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What all International Olympiads OR Competitions can I enter as an Indian in 12th grade?

Due to the Covid Pandemic I wasn't able to participate in many competitions and Olympiads during my 11th grade. But I want to do so now.

I want to know about International Olympiads and Competitions t …

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4 years ago
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Prerequisites

Hello!

I am currently a senior and I plan on going into nursing.I was just wondering if anyone knew where to do free courses online that can get me certified for my prerequisites that's through a colle …

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4 years ago
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International student

Hi!! Should I apply early? As an international student I cannot afford college, but some universities offer financial aid. I wanna know too if I don't get any scholarship or grant, do I have to go to …

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4 years ago
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How early should I apply?

I'm doing early graduation because I have enough credits, and I was wondering how early should I apply to a college? I got accepted into Lake Sumter, but I have to apply for UCF, and I needed help fig …

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How strong are my chances for the following schools?

Baruch college

Howard university

Umass Amherst

UConn

Hampton university

I have a 3.5 gpa with a 1090 sat score with 6/7 strong extra curriculars 5 ap classes and 250 community service hours and I’m goin …

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