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What can I do to improve my essay writing?

I'm having a really hard time writing my essay since it's quite a challenge for me to keep it short and also make it sound good. I'm only allowed to use 250 words. Could someone please tell me how I c …

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Room for Improvement with Coursework?

As I am building my college/university list, I realize that my coursework seems to always have "room for improvement."

I am in a dual enrollment program in my high school that would allow me to graduat …

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Any pros to taking the SAT as a sophomore?

I've been practicing on khan academy and pretty consistently scoring in the 1400s...so would it be beneficial to take an official one now, or just wait until I'm a junior?

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College Admissions K-Drama on Netflix

My disclaimer is that you shouldn't watch this series at the expense of doing your work. Perhaps bookmark it for next month when you are out of school.

I'm 1/2 way through a show called SKY Castle whic …

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Economics v Finance

Can anyone explain what is different between Econ and Finance? Specifically as how it relates to data analysis?

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What are the benefits of going full IB (diploma) as opposed to taking all IB courses?

I'm currently full IB but I'm wondering if it's even worth it. It's very stressful, especially since I have to start college applications in the fall and have 2 jobs. Even if you aren't full IB, you c …

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Why is my GPA 3.65?

I have all As and one B all year, (four classes per semester) that B being in a Gov & Econ Honors class. Should my GPA be higher than 3.65? I have a 100 in math.

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Does a language count as an EC?

This question may have an obvious answer but I just want to make sure. Does a language count as an EC?

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REGISTER A COURE IN A 4 year university or community college

I am a high school Sophomore and want to know how to take a AP course outside of my school as my school doesn't offer that particular course.

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5 years ago
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MAY 8th SAT

yall....what do u think of the test....

i did the international edition and tbh...the reading sucks.....

what's the hardest section?

 
reading
34%
 
writing+language
25%
 
math
40%
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What can I invest my intermediate guitar skills in?

What can I invest my intermediate guitar skills in?

I am by no means an advanced player, but over the course of quarantine I’ve picked up guitar and have become somewhat if an intermediate player. Whil …

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How religious is Loyola Marymount University?

I’ve tried to research this, but is Loyola Marymount University in California super religious? I’m getting mixed information and if someone could help me out that would be great!

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Teacher did recommendation letter before expected, need help ASAP

A great letter of recommendation needs to be based on a cheat sheet like a brag sheet, resume, between other things but, here is the concern I have:

- My teacher did the recommendation letter in less t …

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Looking for previous college life videos

I can't find the previous college videos with interviews with college students about their college. Is there a link I can use, or find it on YouTube?

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Recommendation letters for Homeschool

I am home schooled and do not have teachers who can write me a recommendation letter. I have a tutor who can but most schools require two rec letters. Who else an write my letter? Can I ask my former …

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Hardest Major

What is the hardest major to get into? (Which major has the least acceptance rate?)

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Should I take my school's Engineering class? (...)

My school's offering an engineering class next year (my senior year). I want to major in engineering, would taking this class help my chances? I'm already taking AP Bio, Comp Sci and Phys for my scien …

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My school doesn't provide AP/IB classes.

Does that weigh against me when it comes to applying to the ivy schools?

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Which Science Internship would you chose

I recently got accepted to Memorial Sloan Kettering Center: Human Oncology Pathogenesis Program (MSKHOPP) and Rockefeller University Summer Neuroscience Program (RSNP). Which would you choose? MSHOPP …

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How do I get a business related internship and what finance realated extracurricular should I do

I want to major in finance

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