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Class rank, what do you consider a good class rank?

My current class rank is 37 out of 592. Previously it was 44 out of 998 but people left my school. What is yours if you know it and do are you happy with it? I think most schools are about 50-50 on if …

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ESSAY ADVICE

Is writing about being an indigenous in your country too cliche and common. Like writing about the problems I faced as being both minority and an indigenous.

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Early action advice

Hello, I am an upcoming junior (Class of 2023). Does anyone have advice on what I should have completed before applying to early action for Harvard? I have been keeping a checklist on what I should do …

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How and when should I go about contacting college coaches?

I am a rising senior and I am considering running in college as a student athlete. I don't really have a great understanding of how recruiting works and would love a little guidance. I know that I hav …

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Local or International admission

Hi,

This is for my son Hari's University admission. We all are Canadians currently residing under TN Visa (Employment-based) since 2018. My son is attending his high school in NC since 2019. We are won …

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Dual Credit Classes

What are the main dual credit classes I should be taking in high school?

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ED or EA

Hi! UChicago is my dream school. I am just confused about when I should apply. Which is better among ED1, ED2, and EA?

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Can I submit applications through ED and unrestricted EA at the same time?

I know that ED is binding, but is it possible for me to ED to one school and apply through unrestricted EA to other schools. If I am accepted ED, can I just withdraw my applications through EA without …

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Homeschooled

Is there any reason why a homeschooled student such as myself, may have a disadvantage when applying to college or university?

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What are some tips on how to apply to colleges in a way that will make it less stressful?

This fall, I will be a high school senior, and I plan on going to a 4 year university. I will be a first-gen college student in my family. The college application process is extremely new to me and I …

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GPA

What GPA DO I LIST ON HERE MY SCHOOLS WEIGHTED OR UNWEIGHTED

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What should I do if I am aiming for Harvard

I am a rising junior who is interested in applying to Harvard with pre-med aspirations. I have a 3.96 unweighted GPA and a 4.37 weighted GPA. I attended a quite honestly below average school for my fr …

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B.S in architecture or B.Arch

B.Arch programs are usually 5 year degrees and B.S in architecture are regular 4 year degrees. I'm wondering which one is better or worth it, and what are the possible paths after getting those degree …

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Is AP Chemistry "required" for admission into top engineering programs (UCLA, USC, Cornell)?

Hello,

We recently got advised that AP Chemistry in addition to other STEM APs is strongly recommended.

What if student is taking/taken other STEM APs (bio, physics, calculus, research) and non-STEM APs …

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Does applying with an ACT/SAT improve your admission chances?

This is a public service disclosure to 10th and 11th graders working on their admissions strategy for the next 2 cycles. No one has really done a great job analyzing admit data with regards to what ki …

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What are the best ECs for aspiring CS majors?

Hi! My passion--and hopefully major-- is in Computer Science. Are there any specific ECs that will help me get into colleges (such as MIT) with this focus? Thank you!

Ann 🀍

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BA v BS in Business/Economics

I know that one is much more theoretical for lack of a better term and one is more hands-on. Tha hands-on is for entering the workforce with a bachelor's and theoretical is graduate programs. Which is …

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foreign language class

I didn't take foreign language class in freshmen year but I took AP class instead. Will this affect my admissions chances negatively?

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Are there any scholarship programs similar to Girls Who Code or Kode With Klossy?

Hi! Are there any scholarship programs similar to Girls Who Code or Kode With Klossy? My passion--and hopefully major--is Computer Science. What are some programs (application-based) that will help me …

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CSS Profile fee waiver for International Students.

am a high school student from Kashmir (International). I am planning to apply for the MIT undergrad program by the end of this year. I require financial aid both to study and for applying to MIT. It …

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