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Is my current course plan rigorous enough for top schools AND realistic?

I'm currently taking:

Algebra 2/Trig

English 9 H

Pre AP World History

Research Biology H

Spanish 3

Health & PE 9

Chamber Orchestra

Plan for 10th:

Math Analysis

English 10 H

AP World History

Research Chemistry H

AP …

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I want to go to college.

Hello I am a junior. In freshman year I started off strong with a 3.0 gpa but Covid-19 happened right in the middle of the school year and messed up my grades. I spent my whole sophomore year virtual. …

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Does anyone know how the test-optional holistic approach really works?

Does anyone know how the test-optional holistic approach really works? How do prestigious colleges compare applicants with and without test scores? Let's set aside for a moment the race factor, socioe …

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What will the university do if I am unable to start classes because I won't be graduating high school by then?

Due to the present COVID-19 situation, our high school graduating board exam is very hard to be taken by September 2023 where it was scheduled to be taken April 2023. I'm planning to apply to universi …

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Where can I take AP Art History online over the summer in California?

My course load is too full to take it during the school year.

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Choosing senior classes as a junior in high school

Hi! I've been pondering on what classes to take next year as we are beginning to choose senior classes. As it is the last year of highschool, I want to be able to breathe yet end my highschool strong. …

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Selecting Senior Year Classes

Hello! I have a few more days left of registration and I've had a sudden change of heart as to what classes to take. I go to a school for upperclassmen that has a special curriculum focused around env …

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Selecting Senior Year Classes

Hi! I am being pushed to select my senior year classes this week at school, and I am struggling to choose whether to double-up in mathematics or in science.

So far, my senior schedule will consist of:

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Science class for senior year!

My only options for senior year are AP Physics, Physiology. My interest is in the biosciences. I really want to take Physiology but my parents think I should take a course that is AP or an Honors cour …

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Will completing my associate's degree right after high school affect my chances of admission?

I will be completing my associate's degree the summer after graduating high school. Will this affect my chances of being admitted into a college?

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Can anyone give me feedback on my private school essay?

Hi! I'm currently a rising 9th grader and applying to multiple top private schools such as Philips Exeter. I recently finished my application for Philips Andover but am a bit worried about my essay. C …

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β€’ 4 years ago β€’ Admissions Advice
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Does the major you are applying to really impact your college admissions chances (assuming they ask for a major)?

It is a question I am really interested in finding the answer to, partly because when you search it up on Google, they say it really doesn't. But for example, the difference between Computer Science ( …

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I had a 3.5 UW GPA in sophomore year and a 4.0 UW GPA now. Will this upwards curve affect my UC admissions?

I am a junior (C/O 2023) from Northern California. UC Davis, UC Irvine, and UC San Diego are my targets (I have pretty decent extracurriculars). My overall UC unweighted GPA will be a 3.83 while my we …

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Should I take the ACT as a sophomore?

Hi,

I'm currently a sophomore and I'm planning to take the ACT in July 2022. I'm going to be graduating high school in 2024. However, I heard that colleges only take ACT scores that are within a c …

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Should I take college courses or do volunteer work during my gap year?

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I'm a senior high school student from the Netherlands and I'm planning on taking a gap year before applying to colleges in the US. In the Netherlands, extracurriculars really aren't important. The …

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Dual Enrollment Pathway

I chose to go the dual enrollment/running start pathway, rather than taking multiple AP's. I will finish an Associates's Degree and have over 90 college credits by the time I graduate high school next …

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Electives for sophomore year?

Next year for my core classes I'm planning to take:

AP World History

English 10 H

Math Analysis H

Research Chemistry

Since I have to take Health & PE and Study Hall, I only have space for 2 electives. One …

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Do I put achievement in activities section?

I have some regional/divisional and national olympiad achievements. Should I put those in actvities option as non-art competitions?

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β€’ 4 years ago β€’ Admissions Advice
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National Competition Placement

Hi! So I placed second in a national-level academic competition, but the competition was not super competitive and had less than 20 participants. What tier would this be?

Thanks!

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