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If my GPA is low what are other strong factors colleges look at.

I’m a senior in high school, and I’m beginning to start applying to colleges. I have a pretty good ACT score of 27, I’ve taken multiple honors classes, AP classes, and am currently doing Dual Credit c …

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What are examples of IB classes.

What is a full description of an IB class

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Better chance applying to Purdue University as Exploratory Studies, or as Engineering Technology?

I am a senior, had a rough first two years of high school due to covid, and would like to study Electrical Engineering Technology. Purdue is a "target" school for me according to collegevine, with a 5 …

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what are the best extra curriculars for college admissions?

I’m in several clubs and honors societies and i’m interested in going to a competitive school such as NYU or BU. I see that the calculator lists organizations such as Interact and/or Key Club and NHS …

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Do I have to take AP classes?

I am a part of my school's Computer Science program and all of the computer classes are AP. I am genuinely interested in these classes, but I don't want to take the test because I don't plan on majori …

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How can I boost my college application and make use of gap year effectively?

Hi, I’m an international student from the Philippines and currently in 12th grade. When I was in 11th grade, right at the start of the school year, I faced personal troubles that led to deep depressio …

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Can I submit an APUSH leq for the Princeton graded written paper requirement?

Hii! I'm planning on applying to Princeton in the fall but I'm stuck on the graded written paper requirement. I don't have any pieces of "expository" writing that are 2-3 pages in length. My only opti …

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What can I do to make my college resume look better?

Hi, I’m currently in 11th grade and in the beginning of high school I had brain surgery, recover was long and difficult. It took 2 years for me to fully recover. I slipped with my grades and went thro …

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Embry-Riddle Dual Enrollment

I am currently taking Dual Enrollment with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and have accumulate over 6 credit hours on course for some more. Does this improve my overall chance of being accepted i …

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Cosmetology/Esthetics

I want to become an esthetician and maybe go into more surgical part of it but idk what classes to take help pls

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is it easier to transfer to a top 20 school or to apply as a first-year student?

I'm trying to apply to colleges like SMU and Ut Austin.

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What are the best high school classes to take to be on a path to becoming a Registered Nurse at OU?

Grade - 11th

Gpa - 3.86

Strengths - Science & Math

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Are APs that important?

Hi. I’m an international student and I’m planning on applying to college in the US. But sadly, my school doesn’t offer any APs or IB courses. Would that affect my application? Also I would apply test …

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essay rough draft

hey!! so basically i only have the first draft (rough draft) done of my college essay so far done! i have the topic picked out and everything. i was just wondering on if i was falling behind or someth …

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Chess Rating

Hi Advisor

Chess rating : What could be a decent score to be reported in college apps.

Do 1897 USCF rating counted a good rating to be reported in college apps.

Thanks

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How to get into Harvard from Canada as an international student?

My GPA is barely 1.94 at University of Montreal, I play badminton. I do have a story where I didn’t know (I wasn’t that conscientious). I don’t know if there is in some way I can get into Harvard.

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College Application

I am a current high school junior and would like to share my stats and ec’s and get feedback on what schools i have a shot at and what i can do to improve!

Intended major:

- psych and neuroscience doubl …

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Common Application Topic

Hi! I am currently writing my common application, and I'm trying to avoid all of the "red flags" in a common app essay topic. Would that include writing about your intended field/major and how it affe …

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Are my high school's classes considered honors or APs?

My high school doesn't "officially" offer APs, but the spring final for most of our honors classes is the corresponding AP exam. For example, if you take Honors Statistics, at the end of the spring yo …

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How do colleges calculate gpas from two different high schools?

I transferred from an extremely strict high school to a more lenient high school in my sophomore year. I had 3 B+s in my old school but had a 3.98 gpa in my new one. Neither school does rankings. Over …

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