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Best mechanical engineering schools in financial aid for international students?

What are the best mechanical engineering schools that give full rides or great financial aid for international students?

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I've been falling REALLY behind.

So, before covid, I was a pretty good student. My grades never dropped below a B- and I was juggling other things like housework, volunteering, and clubs at school. But after Covid hit, all that's cha …

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What different types of extracurriculars are viewed positively in top universities?

I’m looking to be either a business or computers major and was curious to know how I could develop my spike? Should I focus on attending competitions and getting awards, summer school, starting clubs, …

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What type of classes should I choose, all AP or focus on specifics I’m more interested in?

My school only offers 5 APs and out of those, only 1 or 2 are of interest to my desired career path. I’m interested in being a business major so should I only focus on Econ/math classes for electives? …

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Does anyone else feel like Havard doesn't like low-income kids?

I do get the title is a little... Contservail. But I've been looking into it and it feels like the culture places like Havard want to cultivate is one of class and excess. Part of it is the actual mak …

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Whats a good Pre-law school in atlanta?

I was choosing between pre-law and pre-med but my dad convinced me of pre-law (for now), and he lives in Atlanta so I was wondering whats the best school options.

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If I am applying to MTSU for fall 2022, when is the latest that I can apply

I am a highschool Junior

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I am horrible at judging my self. I am scared that I think I have more of a chance than I actually do.

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How Would You Rank The AP Classes At Your School?

There is often a lot of talk about AP class difficulty in any high school. Whether it is about what classes look the best on a college application or an easy credit pickup, I want to know what you all …

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Would I take classes in another building, or would it all be in one building?

I just got admitted to Indiana University Bloomington's School of Public Health for a major in exercise science. I want to become a physical therapist when I'm older, and I have a question about colle …

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Did anyone see a change in their chancing profile?

THIS IS NOT A CHANCE ME QUESTION.

I just noticed that my chancings that collegevine gave me for each college have changed drastically since the last time I checked it and I haven't added new informatio …

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Hey, I’m in 9th grade and have really been struggling with my study habits, can any of you recommend any to me that work

I’ve especially been struggling with biology, I use the study habits that have worked for me in 7th and 8th grade, but I’ve failed every test so far, which has been horribly affecting my GPA and no lo …

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How can I determine that I'm ready for 4 AP's?

Hello everyone,

I'm stretching my class selections pretty far because of how indecisive I'm being right now. I want to take 4 AP classes next year (bio, chem, comp sci -p, lang) and advance orchestra n …

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GPA and SAT/ACT,If both SAT,ACT are done is there a higher chance of getting accepted and does freshman year count

Hi I'm in grade 9 I'm in the International school of Chouefait in erbil. I'm planning to study in this university CALTECH, and become an engineer, thank you.

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Do self-study AP tests count as classes on CollegeVine?

I am currently self-studying multiple AP tests and plan to do more next year. When inputting how many college classes I have taken throughout highschool on CollegeVine, would I put how many I have tak …

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What to do re: minimum word count?

I am applying for a fairly selective research opportunity over the summer at a prestigious school so I really want my essay to be phenomenal. The essay mandates a minimum of 300 words and when I reach …

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Global Classmate Online Exchange

Hi,

I am junior and my plan is it to major in a life science and minor in Japanese Language/Culture. Currently I am having the chance to potentially participate in an online Global Exchange summit for …

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Does CR grades look bad on your high school transcript?

I have a B in Spanish 101/102 currently and it's actually going to go on my transcript as a CR (Credit) grade, much like the binary Pass/Fail system. Does this look bad on my high school transcript? A …

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Can colleges search up grades that don't show up on your transcript?

I am in 9th grade and have been curious about this question for a while.

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Does the number of AP classes you take matter more than what years you take them in?

Hello!

I have noticed that the format in which my class schedule plan is set at the moment, a majority of my ap classes will be taken in my senior year, which is during the admissions period. I will ha …

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