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Can I get a letter of rec. in the future from a teacher that's retiring?

I'm a sophomore right now and I could exactly find answers online. One of my stem teachers is retiring this year and he teaches a subject I was suggested to get a letter of recommendation from.

I doubt …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Does early admission actually increase your odds?

Everyone always talks about early admission, does it actually help you get picked? What are the benefits of early admission? Does it cost more?

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Are my EC’S enough if they’re not continuos?

So I’m taking 1 AP this year and 1 dual enrollment course(I’m a junior). I’m going to take another AP course next year and 5-6 dual enrollment courses. Here are some demographics: African American, pu …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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How many Karma do you have or ever had? [Before Winning an Scholarship?]

I've been on this platform for over a month. I've never missed a week to apply for a scholarship. I currently have about 800 Karma, a little from Community Upvotes, some from inviting others, and the …

 
Between 20 to 1,000 Karma
88%
 
Between 1,001 Karma to 10,000 Karma
0%
 
Between 10,001 Karma to 100,000 Karma
0%
 
Above 100,000 Karma
11%
Poll closed18 votes
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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Freshman and Sophomore Year GPAs

My freshman year and first semester Sophomore year GPAs have been okay, but not at the level that I want them to be at to get into the colleges that I want to go to. For the second half of Sophomore y …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Do colleges look at quarter GPA or semester GPA?

My GPA for one semester so far is 4.0 and I am close to getting another 4.0 GPA in another semester but, in two quarters I have a 3.7 GPA and in 2 quarters I have a 4.0. As a freshman in highschool I …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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How do I change my email?

You see this is a school Email and it logs me off when I graduate and I like this program. The problem with me emailing to change my account is that I can't email outside of peers, faculty, and teache …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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How do I change my email?

You see this is a school Email and it logs me off when I graduate and I like this program. The problem with me emailing to change my account is that I can't email outside of peers, faculty, and teache …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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How do I change my email?

You see this is a school Email and it logs me off when I graduate and I like this program. The problem with me emailing to change my account is that I can't email outside of peers, faculty, and teache …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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How do I change my email?

You see this is a school Email and it logs me off when I graduate and I like this program. The problem with me emailing to change my account is that I can't email outside of peers, faculty, and teache …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Do AP Exam Scores Matter To Colleges?

Hello!

I’m currently a sophomore in high school and am preparing to take my first AP exams (APWH and AP Computer Science Principles). In both classes, I have gotten an A (96.5%+), but I’m still very ne …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
Admissions Advice
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How do I change my email?

You see this is a school Email and it logs me off when I graduate and I like this program. The problem with me emailing to change my account is that I can't email outside of peers, faculty, and teache …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Which School Should I Apply for Early Decision

I am looking to apply early decision for one of my top schools. I am white (middle eastern), and black, and currently have a 1210 SAT, though I haven't prepped at all and am taking it seriously this j …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Ap Scores

Do you have to submit an AP score? Can colleges see what you get on an AP test?

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Are admissions rates going to keep going down?

Apparently, many school have had lower admissions rates this year because of grade inflation, and making up for over acceptance last year. Does this mean that colleges are going to continue to lower t …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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California High School cuts Honors Program for 'equity' reasons; Parent Protests - Cancel Honors? (Share your opinion!)

Parents were outraged last month in April when a California high school decided to cut honors classes. The High School explained that it is to reduce racial injustice because White students make up th …

 
Honors is bad for equity reasons; should be canceled
3%
 
Honors is good for the long run; shouldn't be canceled
96%
Poll closed27 votes
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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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mentally exhausted and so worried

ive always been the type of person to worry over the small things. i dont think rationally, and in moments of stress, i panic. while i pride myself on my position in my school's jazz band (im the only …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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SAT testing

I want to ask one question since I am taking SAT this Saturday. I find a new successful time management technique that works for me perfectly. It's called side to side. That means I will have the read …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Should I do Graphic Arts or Digital Photography?

I am a freshman right now planning for courses. Should I do Graphic Arts or Digital Photography? What sounds/looks better to colleges?

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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AP Spanish Junior/Senior year?

I am currently in my sophomore year and planning for my junior year. In 8th grade I took Spanish 1, in 9th Spanish 2, and this year Spanish 3. I am transferring to another high school and they have Sp …

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