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Is there any schools on my list that I shouldn't submit my SAT scores to?

My highest SAT score is a 1410 (760 Math and 650 ERW).

I'm majoring in Computer Science and Data Science for some.

Here are my college list:

NYU

UIUC

Texas A&M

UMich

Binghamton

North Carolina State

UNC C …

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Can you reuse supplemental essays?

Deadlines for EA are in less than 2 weeks and I started only a few supplemental essays, can I reuse the same essays for other colleges?

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3 years ago
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I want to be a Surgeon, thoughts on progress + advice on what to do next?

Hi, I'm G. I want to be a surgeon, here's everything you need to know about me.

•Academics•

- Female, white

- Junior in Highschool

- 4.0 weighted, 3.5 unweighted GPA. (Working on 3.5, should be up to 3.8 …

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3 years ago
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Community college calc 2 vs AP calc bc

I need to make a decision for next semester,

I am planning to take BC calc next semester but the teacher at my school is notorious for making the class very difficult, (vast majority of students get a …

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3 years ago
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Community college calc 2 vs AP calc bc

I need to make a decision for next semester,

I am planning to take BC calc next semester but the teacher at my school is notorious for making the class very difficult, (vast majority of students get a …

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3 years ago
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Should I apply Test optional to Amherst?

I am an international student and I am planning to apply ED to Amherst. I had taken the October SAT but was not satisfied with my score so I am going to apply test optional. Now my question is how bad …

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3 years ago
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How many AP classes should I be taking?

I am currently a freshman in high school and I am not taking any AP classes. I am trying to get into an Ivy league school, is taking no AP classes right now a good idea

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3 years ago
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Is 1490 good enough?

I am planning on applying to schools like U Michigan, Georgia Tech, Purdue, and UIUC for computer science. Currently, I have a 1490 SAT, M: 790, R: 700. If the schools offer test-optional should I app …

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3 years ago
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Am I screwed?

Hi! I’m taking AP Microeconomics this year. My grade is pretty bad considering I’m planning on majoring in business at competitive schools were business is popular, such as NYU or Boston. I only have …

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3 years ago
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SAT Scores

Hi, I have a question about whether or not to send SAT scores.

I got a 1310 and will retake the one in November, should I still send the college my SAT scores if their baseline is 1350 and above?

Thanks

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3 years ago
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Reccomendation Letter

Hello, I'm confused about the purpose of a recommendation letter. And is it really important for colleges?

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3 years ago
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Physics not offered, what should I do

My high school, disappointingly, does not offer physics. I want to be an engineer, so getting into college without physics may present an issue. I moved over the summer, and at my old high school most …

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3 years ago
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Extracurriculars

Hello!

I'm a sophomore and I wanted to start preparing for colleges early. I'm seeing that chance simulation takes into account extracurriculars. My question is how important are extracurriculars in co …

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3 years ago
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STEM Extracurriculars/Leadership opportunities for high school junior

I'm starting my Junior year of high school in Washington State, and I'm generally a pretty good student (Top 5% Class Rank, 11 APs by senior year, 3.99UW/4.5W), and I am considering several schools th …

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3 years ago
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Should I not submit SAT scores for the best chance?

I, optimistically, want to try getting into Stanford. I'm a senior, so I'll be doing undergraduate applications. I doubt I'll make it in this year but I'm going to shoot for transferring in later on, …

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3 years ago
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Is NYT Summer Reading Contest state/regional or national?

Hi,

Is getting runner's up in the NYT Summer Reading Contest considered a state/regional or national award/honor?

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3 years ago
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Should I apply test optional?

I am planning on applying to schools like U Michigan, Georgia Tech, Purdue, and UIUC for computer science. Currently, I have a 1490 SAT, M: 790, R: 700. If the schools offer test-optional should I app …

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3 years ago
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Is a letter of recommendation more impressive coming from an alumni or a previous teacher?

Hi! I'm currently a junior (A/B+ student taking honors, AP and college courses) and trying to plan for college apps as much as possible. My top 3 schools are (in no specific order) Villanova, Clemson, …

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3 years ago
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Physics requirement for admissions

Trying to get an answer on if Physics is a make or break admissions requirement for an otherwise A+ average student who doesn’t plan to major in a science field?

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3 years ago
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College List

How do you create a good college list accommodating your major and stats?

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