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Should I take AP Exams in my last year of high school

I am going to 12th grade from June this year and have only taken two APs in my life, should I take AP exams and will it be useful. I am graduating in March 2023 in India. I also only got 1300 on SAT.

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How many colleges can/should I apply?

I wonder how many colleges I am able to apply to during my senior year. Is there a maximum limit to the number? What's the average/good number of colleges a student should apply for?

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What are some good summer internships for a high school sophmore?

I currently live in east Tennessee, but there just aren't any great internship opportunities near me. I want an internship that is going to really look good on college applications as well as provide …

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Can extracurriculars in college help me get into law school?

( This is also posted in the Juniors Feed) I'm a junior about to be a senior and I have no extracurriculars. I plan on getting into things in college, but I don't know if that's good enough. I'm askin …

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Extracurriculars

I’m currently a high school junior who has a fairly strong academic profile. my biggest problem is extracurriculars. i’ve been so focused on school that i haven’t had time to do much else except volun …

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How many AP/honors classes is ideal for juniors?

Hello,

I am currently a sophomore who will be a junior this coming fall. As of right now, I have put in 2 honors (chemistry and precalculus) and 3 APs (language, government, and psychology.) I am unsur …

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4 years ago
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U of MI Age?

If I graduated early, would I be able to attend College still? I'd be 16 turning 17 instead of 17 turning 18.

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4 years ago
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Summer Intern Ideas?

I'm an Early College High School Student in North Texas looking for a legal or government internship for the summer.

I'm wanting something that'll set me apart on the admissions process, that preferab …

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How can I increase my chances as a junior?

Hi everyone!

I'm a junior this year, and I'm planning on applying to some pretty prestigious universities in the fall. However, last year my grades suffered because of covid. I'm wondering what I can d …

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4 years ago
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Summer Opportunities for a Freshman

Hi! I'm currently a freshman from Northern California and am looking for summer opportunities, but cannot find much. To preface, I'm currently interested in international affairs and law as well as sp …

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4 years ago
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AP Computer Science Principles - Digital Portfolio

Hi, I'm an international student who is taking AP Computer Science Principles this year.

I don't like posting my questions on unofficial forums, so although this isn't really related to college admiss …

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4 years ago
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I want advice on how to improve my chances to get into either Harvard, MIT or Amherst. Can someone give me advice?

So..... I'm a Brazilian student, and my country's education system does not offer AP or IB classes. I've been doing SAT and ACT mock tests online to practice until I pay the 98 dollars to take them, a …

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4 years ago
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I want advice on how to improve my chances to get into either Harvard, MIT or Amherst. Can someone give me advice?

So..... I'm a Brazilian student, and my country's education system does not offer AP or IB classes. I've been doing SAT and ACT mock tests online to practice until I pay the 98 dollars to take them, a …

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4 years ago
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Committing Before Receiving Financial Aid Offer

I made the mistake of committing before receiving my financial aid package. I’m really counting on getting good aid, but worried that they might offer me less knowing that I already committed. It’s a …

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Unmotivated?

Lately I've been feeling a bit unmotivated to get could grades, any tips?

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4 years ago
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Over-the-summer activities?

I am currently a freshman in high school. So far, other than joining a few extracurricular clubs (where I have only attended as a member), my record is quite bland. My grades are fine, but I feel that …

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Summer internships/programs for film/literature/creative writing

Hi. I’m a high schooler who has great grades, and good test scores. But I’m looking to spend my summer effectively.

I was wondering if anyone knew about summer internships/programs for film/literature/ …

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4 years ago
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Any advice for getting higher chances on MiT?

Currently my dream school is MiT and I’ve in-putted my information into the calculator and it’s currently saying that I have a 16% chance of acceptance.

-I’m currently in my Sophomore Year

-Wanting to g …

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Internship

I'm a sophomore who wants to get into a very prestigious school and be a lawyer. Are there any recommended summer programs that not only increase my chances of getting into a good school, but incorpor …

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Are my extracurricular activities substantial for elite schools?

Hello everyone,

I am currently a junior in high school and am nose-deep in the college process. I will be applying to a few schools that are highly prestigious (Cornell, Yale, and Johns Hopkins) and a …

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