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Should I take AP classes oversummer for the sake of a higher GPA?

Hello, I am really confused on this, as there seems to be ways for me to take AP classes over summer, like from BYU online courses, and an AP class is weighted for me so my GPA would be better(aiming …

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Precalc over the summer?

Can someone help me find a pre-calc class that I would be able to complete over this coming summer? I am in 10th grade, but I want to take AP calc next year and AP comp sci or stats in 12th grade. Tha …

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How to have and show more academic rigor?

I didn't take any AP classes until my upcoming senior year. I realize that was a mistake and I'm kinda freaking out because I want to go to a prestigious University and I don't want them to look down …

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5 years ago
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Can I get into Glendale community college in Arizona with a GPA of 2.5?

I am a senior and I will graduate this year 2021 and I am having trouble with what to do after high school. I think the best option is to go to a community college for at least 2 years. I am not very …

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5 years ago
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Why were colleges so selective this year?

I'm not a senior yet so I wasn't an applicant this year, but it seems like so many qualified people were rejected, and acceptance rates plummeted. I heard this had something to do with schools being t …

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Is there a specific format that teacher recommendation letters should follow or can it be any way?

Hello!

I was wondering what I should tell my teachers when asking for recommendation letters. I looked at some college websites, but none of them have a "teacher recommendation letter form" or any guid …

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5 years ago
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Does anyone have recommendations for good virtual one-one SAT tutoring?

High school junior taking SAT test in June.

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5 years ago
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Examples of extracurriculars for college (specifically ivy league colleges)

I will be a freshman at high school next year but I really want to be prepared for college. I know that my GPA or my SAT will not be a problem but I have no idea what extracurriculars to do. What type …

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5 years ago
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Would my social media account count as an EC?

Hello!

I currently run an Instagram account spreading awareness for mental health. (Things like quotes and whatever). I currently have just over 1,000 followers and I am wondering if I can use that as …

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5 years ago
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In College Vine I would be class of 2021 or 2022?

Hello! I am an international student who wants to do a gap year of High School in the US and I would start in August 2021. So it would be like a "senior year" but not officially a senior year.

I have …

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5 years ago
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Were you accepted to your top choice college this year?

Were you accepted, rejected, or waitlisted?

 
Yes😁
40%
 
No😩
30%
 
Waitlist😔
30%
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5 years ago
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Class of 2022 (or others), where do you want to go to college?

Hi guys! This is just a discussion for fun, nothing too serious. Tell me about your dream school / why you wanna go there! Other grades can participate too, just wanted to aim this discussion at class …

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5 years ago
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Does anyone have any tips on the best ways to prepare for the SATs?

I'm a current sophomore and I haven't had the opportunity to take the PSATs because of COVID, so I don't really know what to expect. I'm mainly looking for the best ways to study or what areas to focu …

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Can i get into a good college with gpa 3.3 and sat scores 1500+ ?

If yes kindly name some university accepting these.

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5 years ago
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What are extracurriculars/volunteering I could take to help my college resume (child-psychology)?

I'm a sophomore in High School and I want to go down the route of child-psychology, but I want to take some extracurriculars and/or volunteering opportunities to help out. Any suggestions?

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5 years ago
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Roommate Selection Process

How is/are your roommate(s) being determined? Either by school policy or by personal choice if applicable.

 
Completely randomly
38%
 
Using roommate matching forms
46%
 
Finding one beforehand
15%
Poll closed13 votes
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5 years ago
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what extracurriculars should i do ?

I want to go to Barnard College but I feel like my extracurriculars are lacking?

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Should I submit both and ACT and SAT score to colleges when I apply?

Hi! Should I submit an ACT and an SAT score to the University I will apply to? I haven't taken the SAT yet since I'm a sophomore and they didn't allow us to take the PSAT in the fall because of Covid. …

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Mailing professors of Universities

I have heard many people say it is a good idea to contact the professors in your dream University through email and ask them suggestions or questions. What are some of the valid questions, I mean som …

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