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When can I start applying for colleges?

I am graduating in '25 and I want to start applying for colleges, but I don't have SAT or ACT scores yet. Should I wait to apply until after I take my SAT? Or can I apply now?

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In need help with extracurriculars

Hello. I would need help with my extracurriculars. I'm going to be 9th grader. My stats aren't that bad, but can't choose 10 extracurriculars for next ten years. Could you help to choose them? Also I …

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Choosing a major.

When you are choosing a major, let’s consider a few questions:

Interests and Passion: What aspects of your major interest you the most? Is it programming, problem-solving, working on projects, or somet …

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help! Last minute honors & awards for a senior

Hi! So im a rising senior aiming for T10s and Ivys but my awards section is kinda sparse:

Here's what I have so far:

National Merit Commended Scholar (I have a 216 index score and my state is pretty co …

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Should I write my essay about a disabled family member influencing my major?

I'm a rising senior starting my common essay. A family member disability has a played a big part of my life and choosing to go into medicine. I'm thinking of writing my essay about how I have became c …

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Should I apply Test Optional if I am in the 25th percentile for ACT?

I have a 33 ACT (which is very good don't get me wrong), and one of the reach schools I plan on applying to has a range of 33-35 ACT. Putting me in the 25th percentile for the school. The school does …

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Increasing chances of acceptance with a GPA of 3.0 into a top college for physics undergrad as an immigrant

I am an immigrant from India and came to Canada last year. I had average(60-70/80%) in 9th, 86% in 10th class, and completed my 11th grade in Canadian High school. I have an average of 70% and gpa of …

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2 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Can you update your ACT score after you submit your application?

Hello Loves!

My ACT score is currently a 32, and I'm aiming for a 34. I know that I can get there, but I need to retake the test once more. Unfortunately, I probably can't take the September ACT due …

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ec question for rising senior

is red cross field ambassador prestigious?

is national young arts writing finalist gold prestigious?

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2 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Weighted or Unweighted GPA?

I'm wondering whether I should report weighted or unweighted GPA on Common App. My school counselor recommends using unweighted GPA. However, my school calculates GPA in an unusual manner. I've got a …

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Did college vine's chancing algorithm change?

Hey everyone,

I was just looking at my list today and noticed that all of the admission chances were significantly boosted for some reason. I reset my simulated responses and everything, but the chance …

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Recommendation Letters

I'm a little bit stuck on how to ask for recommendation letters. I have plenty of people I can ask, but I'm not sure how to word the email. Are recommendation letters sent directly to the school, or d …

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I need extracurricular advice please!

Hi!

I'm an incoming junior, wondering how I can improve my application to get better chances to get into T20s, UCs, etc.

Intended major: Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

with a 4.6 W/4.0 UW a …

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2 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Is my YouTube journey a good college essay topic?

Hi everyone,

I'm considering writing my college essay as a montage essay that explores different times and aspects of my life and connects them to my values using my YouTube subscriptions as a thematic …

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2 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Is taking 2 aps Junior year and 4 Senior year OK?

Is it acceptable to only take 2 APs before senior year? I’m planning on taking Lang and Enviro this year but I can’t fit another into my schedule with required courses, language credits and being on t …

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2 years agoAdmissions Advice
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which activities?

Hi, i live in Norway (I just moved here from England). i am going into Year 9 in both England and Norway because im born in November. My cousins been freaking me out and saying i need to start plannin …

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How to seem passionate

Hello! I’m applying this year and am looking for ways to show that I am in fact passionate about what I want to major in. I feel as though, since I’m not consistent with what I do, I can’t really show …

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2 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Is it possible to apply to college without a phone number?

So... I lost my phone yesterday and today is when applications for colleges open. It had some connections to my ApplyTexas, Common App and FSA ID accounts. What should I do? Is there any bandaid solut …

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My stats aren't competitive enough, how can I overcompensate with my ecs to get into top 25 colleges?

Hi everyone,

I'm aiming to get into a top 25 college(UMICH, UF, UT AUSTIN(OUT OF STATE), UNC) but I'm worried my stats might not be competitive enough. Here’s a quick overview:

Weighted GPA: 4.25

Unweigh …

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How is my application with a low GPA? (I have a reason for it being low however)* PLEASE READ

Hello everyone, I am currently a senior and I'm about to apply to my top three Virginia Tech, UPitt, and NC State, however my weighted gpa is 3.84/5.0. It isn't low because of honors and non honors cl …

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