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How accurate is chancing calculator for international students?

For an example, I don’t have IB or AP classes, there’s no such thing here. Or honors. I added the information the closest I could, using as “Honors” every class I had to apply to participate. My chanc …

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How are 'Single Use' and 'Branch' ECs evaulated?

So I have 4 'core' extra circulars but then each of them has on average 1 activity that is a subset/branch of that core.

For example I'm a board member with Group X (core). As a board member, I do what …

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How to get into a college with low GPa

I have a 3.06 GPA, and im trying to get into George MAson with an ACT of 25. What can I do to get in without a high GPA.

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Stanford Interview Advice

Does anyone have experience with a Stanford Interview for undergraduate admission? If so, please offer any tips or advice for a successful interview.

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My school doesn't provide honors classes. Is it required to take them for a prestigious school or an ivy league?!

My high school doesn't provide honors classes and though it doesn't even have AP or IB but I'm somehow taking them online. As for now, the lack of honors classes is hindering my path for a prestigious …

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Does taking an AP class help your chances of partaking in research related to the subject?

Hello!

Although it’s kind of late, I’m still deciding if whether I’ll take AP Bio next year or my senior year. A big factor is whether taking the class will increase my chances of doing research relate …

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What are the differences between each Ivy League?

What are the differences between each Ivy League? I know they all have their strengths, but can someone give me a detailed explanation which school is best for which, as well as the strengths, weaknes …

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For those who got into UF 2025

Hi all! I am planning on applying for UF this fall, I'm in the class of 2022. As a preface, CollegeVine says that UF is a safety for me, but my GPA is a bit low, I currently have a 3.5 UW. Anyways, fo …

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Tips for AP Gov, AP Environmental Science, and AP Calc AB

I have A's in all my classes, but this May I will be taking my first AP exams. Do you guys have any tips for these exams?? Any tips are appreciated!!

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GPA for college

So I had issues in my home life from grades 9-10 (not having stable housing, couldn't make it to school, etc) and my grades sucked because of it. I started Junior Year (this year) with a GPA of 2.4375 …

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Do I need to take physics to go Pre- med?

I understand it would probably be useful since I will take some physics in college but I just wanted to know if it would be necessary at most private schools. (Looking at Duke, Vanderbilt, Northwester …

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Is it worth taking academic physics over the summer if it will allow me to take AP physics senior year?

Physics is a prerequisite for AP Physics C: Mechanics at my school. I'm a sophomore right now and I've been recommended for honors physics next year, but I also want to take AP CSA + AP chem and that …

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Are there kitchens/fridges in dorm common areas?

I really enjoy cooking (it helps me destress) and this is something I wonder about dorm life at Upenn...

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What steps do I need to take to get into Medical School?

Right now, I am a sophomore, and I am on the path to get my CNA (Certified Nursing Assistance) in my senior year. However, I have to opportunity to graduate early in my junior year. I am just wonderin …

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Does the workload ever affect your personal life?

I'm worried that the workload at a UPenn might be so overwhelming that I wouldn't have time for things I enjoy outside of school. I want to prioritize self-care and personal relationships, while also …

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How many AP classes should I take junior year?

I know there are a lot of factors so here are some details:

Some important colleges on my list are Duke (reach), Northwestern (hard target), Boston college (target), Vanderbilt (target), and Yale (reac …

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SAT Tests From Sophomore Year

If I took the SAT Test in my sophmore Year and scored high enough on it to put me in range for all my safety/target/reach schools, is it okay to not take it again junior year? Will colleges accept a s …

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Is 5 APs too many for sophomore year of high school?

Next year, I have to take a minimum of three APs, which are AP Calc BC (because my school makes us take it after AP Calc AB), AP Bio, and APUSH. Because I am taking honors lang this year, shouldn't I …

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What are the test I have to give if I wanna study medicine in USA?

I am from India and we dont have AP classes here

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will not taking ap exams affect my chances?

i'm a junior in hs. since the sat subject tests are not available this year i heard that colleges love ap exams more than they did before. my school doesn't offer any ap courses / exams so i contacted …

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