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How do you ask your teachers for recommendation letters as an introvert?

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I'm a introvert who doesn't really talk to their teachers unless required. I understand that colleges typically require 2 teacher recommendation letters. I was wondering how to build relat …

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Financial Aid

Hey y’all! I just want some opinions on my issue. I forgot to send my parent’s 1040 schedules on IDOC. One of my college’s priority deadline was 12/01. I only realized today and submitted it. Will thi …

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CSULA, ASU, SDSU & UARIZONA Admission for International Students

Hi! My name is Andrea and I live in the Philippines. I am a Junior and am currently interested in the following schools, Califonia State University LA, Arizona State University, San Diego State Univer …

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How do I do an recommendation letter?

I’m In 11th at Wayne Memorial High School and I am curious on how I can have someone recommend me to the university I want to go too

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4 years ago
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Should I mention a club/campaign in my "why this college" essay if the club may no longer exist?

I'm writing my "Why NYU" essay and when reading the list of programs and whatnot I came across the Real Food Challenge campaign led by NYU Earth Matters, but all the info I can find on it is from 2017 …

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Mid-year Report

If I'm a regular 4.0 GPA student, and our GPA only counts our final (end of the 2 semesters) grade, will one B (88) on a mid-year report hurt my chances of admissions to selective colleges (Yale, Brow …

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Why Major Essay Inquiries

So my question is that in "why major" essays, is it good/bad to mention how your parents' jobs influenced you? Personally, I wanted to pursue a biochemistry major because my dad has a Ph.D. in the sam …

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Does it hurt your acceptance to an Ivy League school if you submit an art portfolio if you are not an art major?

But you really enjoy art and have been taking art courses at your school since freshman year. (I’m a junior and I’m planning on continuing art next year under ap art) I’m currently taking college scul …

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Preparing for Pre-Med

Hi! I am currently a freshman in High School and I am interested in pursuing the pre-med track in college. I want to make getting into pre-med as easy as possible so I figured it is good to start earl …

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Do colleges require mid-year report, and is it essential? Can I submit a college application without mid-year report?

I am an international student, a high school senior, from a state board ( a board set up to regulate education in a state ). My next exams are due in Feb; it is a pre-board examination ( exams held …

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Do I need to apply to a school if my transcript was sent there?

There are a couple of schools that my guidance counselor sent my transcripts and recommendations to, but I’ve changed my mind about applying there. Some of them are Ivy leagues and I’m applying to oth …

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4 years ago
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what are the student really is in top US colleges

Everyone asks about what type of student do colleges want especially the top ones in the US, but what are the student really is so I can know who I'm competing with? It's will be perfect if you talk a …

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Will my conservative beliefs hurt my chances at "liberal" Ivy Leagues?

I started getting into politics when I was a freshman in high school, but didn't really think about it much till I because a sophomore. In the summer leading up to my junior year, I became the Executi …

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4 years ago
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asking about stuff will help me in my admissions

first, I am a full-stack developer freelancer, I'm a Syrian Refugee student in Turkey, I'm in 11th class with a 2.2 GPA, I started SAT a week ago. my dream school is CS at MIT.

I know you are laughing …

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Pre College programs

Hello, I was wanting to look at pre college programs or some sort of summer program at a local college. Do you know if most colleges offer these sorts of programs to students who have just graduated? …

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I’m an international student. I’m planning to transfer from my school but I don’t think that the transcripts will be ava

The processing system is very slow at my university here in Nigeria so what should I do about my transfer applications

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**Class of 2022 Early Action / Early Decision Results Thread**

Hey everyone,

Another year of early admissions results recently came out!

To help the community and our peers applying in the regular round, post your early results below. Here's a format you can use:

A …

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4 years ago
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activity.

Hello,

I have given running commentary during a sports meet in our school. Will it be a good extra circular?

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4 years ago
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How do I maximize my chances of getting into a us college?

I am (in) Ghana(ian) and want to go to Berea College or any college that offers full scholarships like Havard, MIT, etc. I am in grade 11 and I have a 3.4 GPA. I have been awarded best student of the …

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essay advice

I'm currently writing an essay about what brings me joy for Brown University. I already wrote one about Latin Certamen, and how it's a game that I really love and how much it truly brings me joy. Howe …

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