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Which AP Physics class is considered a lab science/physics class?

I will be applying to colleges/universities that require a lab science/physics class. I was wondering if AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, and/or AP Physics C: Mechanics would fit that category? My school a …

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2 years ago
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What can I do during summer vacation

I am a 10th grader and I am targeting the major of premed, predental, or biochem. I don’t have money to join the summer camp which is held by prestigious university or doing an experiment with the pro …

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2 years ago
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Do online courses actually prepare you for 5 on AP exams?

Hi all. I am a rising sophomore. This summer, I'll begin self-studying for AP Macroeconomics. However, I have heard that the AP course is more important than the exam itself. So, I decided to enroll i …

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2 years ago
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Is taking an AP class more impressive than just taking the exam?

I am considering self-studying a few APs because either my school doesn't offer them or I can't fit them into my schedule. Is a good grade on the exam less than equivalent than a good grade in the cla …

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2 years ago
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Is possible for me to have a remote research internship with an ivy league professor.

Hi, I am a rising senior and live in texas.

I was wondering if it is possible to do virtual research with an ivy league professor?

If it is possible can please give me tips?

If you had a virtual researc …

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2 years ago
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Does helping edit an unpublished book count as an extracurricular activity?

Someone asked me to review a book they plan to publish soon, and this summer I've been working on editing it and giving feedback to this person. (I'm not too involved to be considered a co-author.) I …

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is anyone else still unable to factor in early decision to their chancing?

I've contacted customer service but all they told me was to refresh the page. Its been weeks since the update and I still don't have this feature. Does anyone know why this is happening?

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What sort of extracurriculars should I do if I'm planning on majoring in psychology?

Hello. I'm a 10th grader and recently I've been thinking a lot about what kinds of things I could do to boost my extracurricular list, but I'm not completely sure of what would be beneficial and avail …

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2 years ago
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Do colleges recognize NEWL exams?

I am considering taking a NEWL exam in Portuguese (since I have spoken it to some degree my whole life) in my junior or senior year of high school. NEWL, or National Examinations in World Languages, w …

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What are some good extracurriculares or intership/volunteer opportunities for someone who’s looking into sports medicine

Hello! I will be a senior this upcoming school year and I’m not to sure what extracurriculares I should participate in. I didn’t have much opportunities to join extracurriculares due to COVID and I fe …

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2 years ago
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Shall I take SAT now or shall I take after receiving the selection letters?

I am in grade 12 currently and I am confused about whether I should take SAT now or shall I take it after the decisions are out!

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2 years ago
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What are some good online volunteering options?

Hello all,

I am a rising high school sophomore and was wondering if there are any good online volunteering opportunities available. I have an internship lined up for this summer, but I'd also like to o …

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2 years ago
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Will a bad grade on my final bar me from great colleges?

Hey, I'm a rising sophomore. All of my other finals were 95s and above, but my Honors Biology final was pretty bad. It's completely my fault since I didn't study nearly enough for it. I thought I coul …

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2 years ago
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Optional Arts Supplement

Hello! I just had a question about some colleges and universities' optional arts supplements (specifically Princeton, Stanford, etc.). On the application page, you have the choice to submit a suppleme …

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2 years ago
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Am I too late for Recommendation Letters?

I just finished my junior year, and next year will be my senior year in school. However I have 0 recommendation letters, and I don't know anyone now that can write me one. I have no idea on what to do …

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2 years ago
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Does the SAT make a bigger difference than the ACT? Or vis-versa

While in high school and getting ready to take your final exams, how will I know which test is best fit for me and will make the biggest difference? My SAT is only slightly better than my ACT but I do …

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2 years ago
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What makes an application stand out?

What exactly would make an application stand out from the others. For example, I do have good grades and strong ACT/SAT, but to what extent do extracurriculars go?

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2 years ago
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Can I join the NSE next year, if I took spanish in 7th and 8th grade but not this year?

Due to external circumstances like being accepted in the P-TECH program and selecting an elective of Computer Programming(I intended for Spanish to be my second elective but the P-TECH only allows you …

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Is taking classes I'm interested in in order to get ahead a good idea?

I am a rising sophomore in high school and I am interested in science and want to eventually be in the medical field. There is an opportunity to take chemistry over the summer at my school (details - …

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Extracurricular ideas

Hi, I'm an incoming senior and I was wondering if there are any good last minute extracurricular ideas I can do over summer, or internships. I don't really know how internships work and I'm lost on wh …

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