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Is it okay to list an EC where you were in the alternate team?

I'm in Science Olympiad and there's thirty students, and there can only be one team of 15 students that competes. I'm new to Science Olympiad since I transferred into the school this school year. I'm …

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MIT GPA

Does a low GPA compared to other applicants be masked by letters of recommendation and high sat/act scores for MIT?

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Is this b a deal breaker?

I finally got my transcript and received all As in every class except Honors Algebra 2.

I got an 85. Is this a deal breaker? Am I out of contention for top 20s like harvard and stanford completely?

With …

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what is the best studying tip for the SAT?

Any tips on questions or study hacks?

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Should I submit my 1470 SAT score to UChicago?

Hi, I am a student applying Early Decision II at UChicago. I scored a 1470 on the SAT and am seriously indecisive on whether or not to report my scores. My high school has a high poverty rate and stud …

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Recommended Volunteer Hours?

Hi everyone! I'm looking to rack up some good volunteer hours, and I'm wondering if anyone has a certain non-profit or organization they've volunteered at that they enjoyed or had an overall good expe …

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23 with a GED

Hello all, I am preparing to take my GED in March 2023, and I am lost on how to do this admissions thing... I am an American and have been living abroad since I was 15. I have been homeschooled and ha …

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Was it a bad thing that I explained my passions, extracurriculars and the link between them instead of myself?

I had an interview with an Alumnus and was confused after it ended because I am unsure if what I said was correct (this post is to gain feedback for future interviews if I have any). Essentially, this …

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Choosing a major challenge

I'm a junior and getting increasingly more anxious about the college application process. So I want to work as an OB/GYN in the future. I'm aware that I'll have to go through the premed track. The thi …

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Is it possible for my GPA to be a 3.3 or higher if I had a 2.0 freshman year

Freshman (9-8 grade combined)year my grade was a 74.8 unweighted. With 10.5 credits .

Sophomore year (10th grade) my grade was a 91.107 unweighted with 7 credits. I took one ap course.

My current unweig …

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Grade Drops

Good evening, I'm a Sophomore and just finished my first semester. Freshman year went really well for me, earning only one B with a very heavy course load. However, this first semester of Sophomore ye …

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3 years ago
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I have 2 A*s from Chem, Bio IGCSE and a B from Maths. Does the B have a dramatic effect on my chances of getting in?

International student (not UK)

Planning to take A levels

What if I get good scores on A-Level with these IGCSE As and B?

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3 years ago
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Are my APs enough?

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I'm a sophomore and my school is starting course selection in a few weeks. In my school, for English, if we're in an honors course, we can go to the next honors course if we choose to, and the s …

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What are the best community college courses to take during high school?

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I will be a senior next year and will most likely have a good amount of free time which I would like to put forward to a good use. One of my best options is to take college courses at my local c …

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What Classes Should I take my Senior Year. I want to Major in Civil Engineering. Answered

Hello Hi, I am a junior in high school. I have decided that I really want to major in Civil Engineering, I wanted to know what classes should I take my senior year for the best chance for preparation …

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How do I enter predicted A-levels?

Hi, I'm currently a Year 11 (Grade 10 equivalent in USA) student in a UK boarding school. How do I enter prospective A-level grades?

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is there an equivalent to sat/act in canada?

I currently reside in the USA and only know about the SATs and ACTS for college testing. I want to apply to Canada for college as a Canadian citizen. will colleges in Canada accept SAT scores or do I …

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Applying From a UK High School to a USA University.

Hi, i am apply from a UK Boarding school to Universities in the USA.

I am wondering on how to deal with not having a GPA or Class ranking. Also since my A level courses are 2 years long and don't get …

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3 years ago
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what tier would RCM exams be?

Hello~

Although I'm applying for a STEM major, I hold piano very dearly to my heart and it's a hobby I try to stick with despite schoolwork. I've been taking the RCM Piano exams on and off now, and I'm …

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3 years ago
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How selective is the Berkeley Business Academy for Youth program?

I am a high school sophomore applying to the Berkeley Business Academy for Youth program this summer. I know that it is a pretty pricey program ($6000), but it is at a great UC school and offers great …

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