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Double majoring?

I'm really confused about how double majoring works and have been getting conflicting answers in my college research. I'm looking at doing either English and Environmental Sciences or English and Astr …

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Conversation of marks to grades

As, an student of Indian central board school , our marksheet have the result in terms of marks instead of the grading system in west . I browse through the internet but it vary from site of site . No …

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4 years ago
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Help me?

Say I wanted to major in something that has to do with writing, would I need to have a story with my college app? If so, how long would it have to be?

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4 years ago
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100% need-based aid

Hello!

I applied to many schools that claim to offer 100% need based aid (Holy Cross, Skidmore, Northeastern, Boston College, Colgate, Smith, and Colby). I am pretty confident I will get into both Hol …

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4 years ago
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Can I increase my 4.72 gpa to a 4.8 (w)?

In 3 semesters, do you think I have a chance to increase my gpa 0.08 points?

Some stats for more context:

credit hours: 316.74

I am taking around 50 credit hours this semester (which I'm not counting in …

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4 years ago
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number of rec letters?

how many recommendation letters am I allowed to have? Or does it just depend on what college I apply for?

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4 years ago
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Would you recommend Idaho State University for psychology of any sort.

I'm thinking of clinical psychology and maybe even working in a mental hospital someday. If not, please feel free to recommend any other colleges that would be helpful to my college journey! If you're …

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4 years ago
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Regarding Literary Analysis Paper.

Hello,

The university I applied for (honors college) has asked me to write a literary analysis paper(A full-length academic writing sample: 3-5 page literary analysis paper with a central thesis and st …

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4 years ago
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International Student (odd situation)

Hello everyone.

Does anyone know how the admissions process is for international kids who are living in the US and go to a public school?

For example, I live in the US because of my father's job yet I' …

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4 years ago
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Summer activities

Hey! I’m a freshman and I was wondering what summer activities are impressive. I am planning to study abroad in Rome before my junior year, but I don’t have any other plans over the summer- academic w …

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4 years ago
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What should I do about extracurricular?

Should I put the ones I'm doing now or the ones I've done in my four years in high school?

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Extracurriculars that are original

I’m a freshman who attends a very small high school with little local opportunities, and I don’t really know how I can turn my interests into extracurriculars! I like writing, debating, and learning n …

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4 years ago
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What is the most effective method of getting admitted after being defferred?

What should I be looking to do in the meantime to make my application more appealing while I've been deferred from my ED? Scholarships? Awards? Additional recs?

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4 years ago
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Majors for Pre-Med

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I'm a freshman in high school and love planning for my future! My hope is to go to college on the Pre-Med track, and then Med School! I was wondering what major is recommended for pre-med. I've see …

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4 years ago
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College app question?

Okay, so I wanna get into a college with either a journalism program or film and I was wondering what extracurriculars would look good to get into one.

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4 years ago
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How do colleges see AICE classes in comparison to AP/IB

I'm currently a junior in a Florida high school and will be fulfilling the requirements for an AICE diploma this year. I will have taken 7 AICE classes by the end of this year, and I was wondering how …

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4 years ago
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How much do Interviews and getting interviews matter?

Does it indicate at all the interest a school has or does everyone get an interview?

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4 years ago
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What kind of recs are the most effective?

I've received recommendations from within the schools I have applied to (from deans, professors, and alumni who have and haven't worked at the schools I'm applying to), and within both of my high scho …

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extra-curriculars for biology and psychology

hi. im a freshman in high school and i'm not the kind of person who has their whole future planned out. i go with whatever happens. but i have started stressing out about college lately and as a fresh …

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