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Is my college admissions profile strong enough?

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Academic Resume

How long should an academic resume be for a high school using it to apply to colleges? Also, if I had a passion/hobby since age 4 of Musical Theater and performing arts(sing/act/dance), however do not …

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If I want to get into a top university, what extracurriculars do you recommend?

Just as an FYI, I would never participate in a long-term extracurricular for the soul purpose of getting into a good college. However, recently I have been completely lacking ideas for extracurricular …

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Do Penn students join a lot of clubs or do they gravitate towards their academics or self care?

From what I can tell, different schools have different vibes when it comes to academics and extracurriculars. I'm looking to go to a school that will let me balance all three things.

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Cybersecrity certificate in highschool

Im thinking of doing a cybersecurity course right now (junior) and if i get the certificate does this look really good on my application

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why does it say that a college is a reach if it shows my chance as a 5%?

On the addmissions calculator for a college it says i have a 5% chance but it says it is a reach what does this mean?

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does this summer program count?

I was accepted into a ballet summer intensive this year. I would be going for five weeks. Ballet is one of my hobbies I have been doing for five years, so I want to show that I am committed to doing i …

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What are strong extracurriculars for a prospective international relations major?

I'm a junior in high school and am considering majoring in I.R. with a specialization in humanitarianism and/or sustainable business, and am trying to find related extracurricular opportunities (I've …

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2 yrs vs 3 yrs of history classes (HS).

Would it be detrimental to my application if I took only 2 years of social sciences instead of 3 for top schools? I'm not planning on majoring on anything related to political sciences or history, and …

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What sort of GPA are top tier colleges like NYU, UVA, or Duke looking for?

I am a junior currently and I have a relatively low GPA for some top tier schools because I had a very low GPA sophmore year. However, I think I have a good GPA for this year, but I am concerned that …

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Would a paid internship still look good on a college application if it is in your mom's company?

Hello! I am on the edge of putting a paid internship I took part in into my college application, but hesitate as it may look bad if it is from my mom's company. This was a three-year long program with …

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Essay writing for summer school program for stanford

The topic is why am I interested in the courses I am applying.

The course is maths circle and game design

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Will taking electives that do not correlate with one another effect my chances at a top school?

I'm in 10th grade, and I wanted to try out more classes for my electives rather than just stick to one elective program and I worry it will ruin my chances

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Studying Physics or Biology at North Central College

Is it really worth it to pursue a BS degree in Physics or Biology at North Central College, IL? I've a plan to go to Grad school and so wanna be sure before taking this giant step. And the costs of NC …

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Architecture Portfolio???

Recently I have decided that I want to major in architecture and most of the good programs require you to submit an art portfolio. I have no formal art experience and don't know where to start. Thanks …

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Does taking AP Computer science Principles and taking a coding class offered by external school look good for CS MAJOR

I want to pursue a career in cybersecurity so im taking AP computer science principles and a 2 year coding class offered outside school (but still linked to my school). Does this look good if i want t …

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Are there any affordable schools that also offer financial aid to international students

Need a university that will give financial aid to international student but it’s tuition is also affordable. Need the cost of attendance to be less than 20k

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How easy to enrolled Rice University

I have 4 Gpa n i am preparing for sat but my school not offering Ap class how I can enrolled in Rice university ?can you help me ?

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In-Person College Tours Question

Does anyone have any have any tips for when touring schools in person? Like key questions to ask rather than the obvious ones?

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Does FBLA count as ECs

I’m currently In FBLA and placed in the regionals competition, this made me wonder if FBLA is a good EC to have on my record. Esxpacisly if you place

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