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Hello,how can I get into an ivy league, with being a transfer student or having a previous degree?

Hi am African, Nigerian precisely, what is the possibility of getting into an ivy league, especially on a scholarship base,can a SAT score get me into a prestigious school,I am also a fresher,I don't …

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What do I do if there are no options in my country?

I'm from Spain, and there's no way of doing volunteer here or extracurricular activities, so I do not know what to write in the Activities part of the application. The only special kind of thing I've …

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should I be including honors on common app application?

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I am a college transfer student who just recently graduated from my community college with honors. I am applying to universities with the common app and I just wanted to know if graduating wi …

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Should I take AP English Language and Composition in junior year?

I am currently a sophomore in high school. I want to take 4 APs to make my transcript look good. I have decided to take AP United States History, AP Psychology, and AP Biology. I am currently deciding …

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Leadership Opportunities?

Hello there,

I have a great predicament. My school has a writing center where upperclassmen (Juniors and Seniors) can read lowerclassmen papers/writing and give them feedback. I always wanted to join, …

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Help! AP classes

I need help with info about AP classes. Our school uses the pre-AP program, which is what I'm doing as a freshman. We are choosing our classes and AP classes for next year. My dream is to get into U P …

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Is UOFA(University of Arizona) a good choice for cyber security

Is University of Arizona a good choice if I want to have a career in cyber security? I know there are big colleges such as Carnegie Mellon which are ranked in the top but if my scores are not good eno …

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Does GPA matter more than a good sat or act score

If I have a 3.00 gpa but I get a high sat score (1400+) can I apply and have a good chance of getting into a good college even with the average gpa

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Is it possible to improve an academic profile with tests alone?

The way my school does AP is that you need to maintain a certain GPA then apply for AP classes. I got rejected from every single AP class I signed up for. So I can't rely on class rigor to improve my …

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How can I develop a spike in animal activism. Please give me extracurriculars activities examples related to animal acti

How can I develop a spike in animal activism and please give me extracurricular activities ideas on animal activism and animal rights. How can I develop my narrative and market myself as an animal act …

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Will CUNY schools require SAT/ACT in 2024/2025?

I’m a junior and I have a feeling I won’t be taking any Standard tests in high school. I’ll be attending community college and hopefully graduate with an associate’s in 2024. I’ll then be applying to …

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What Summer Courses should you take as a rising sophomore?

Hi! As a rising sophomore, I am keen on taking a summer course or program. I have been doing some research and this is what I have collected so far:

1) Paying thousands of dollars to colleges doesn't …

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I'm a freshman and I am interested in many subjects. What is recommended that I do from here especially with the summer?

I am a freshman and I am interested in many subjects. I have many interests but am unable to choose between them. What is a recommended Summer Program then? Also, as a current freshman, are there are …

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Why did you choose your ivy league school?

I'm a freshman researching some different colleges and I want to work in public policy/government when I'm older and I've heard an ivy league school is one of the best places to get a jumpstart on tha …

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Activities for political-science/foreign policy majors?

Hi! I'm a current freshman who's already on the debate team and involved in some other non-policy extracurriculars and I'm looking for some activities/internships that could make me really stand out o …

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Was the feedback that I gave a peer received?

I worked really hard on reviewing an essay. The essay I read was phenomenal so I worked my hardest to give feedback that was just as good. I submitted it seconds after the 1 hour expiration. When I su …

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Extracurriculars/Summer Programs to get into an Ivy League school

If you were accepted into/will be attending an Ivy League or other prestigious university, what kinds of extracurriculars, summer programs, and competitions did you do throughout high school? (For ref …

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Common interview questions

What are some common questions that are asked at college interviews with alumni? Preparing for an interview.

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Summer programs and courses

I've heard that doing online college courses during the summer can look good on your college application. This is something I'm interested in, so my question is what actually qualifies to go on my app …

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