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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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How do I strengthen my application over the summer?

Hi! I'm a rising senior this year with a 3.87 unweighted GPA (my school doesn't weight, but I've taken 7 APs and 5 honors classes so far, with 1 AP, 3 PSEO, and 2 CIS classes per semester this coming …

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What extracurriculars should I partake in as an Environmental Engineer major?

Background: I'm very passionate about climate change and informing people about the state of our environment.

Hobbies: I would love to show admission officers my passion for coding and creating websit …

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3.55 GPA But I came back junior year w/ Extracurriculars + Awards

I am a rising senior in the class of 2023. Dream schools that I am interested in applying ED are Emory and Tulane (or NYU, I'm currently undecided between the 3). Back when COVID hit, I was a rising s …

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Better colleges

I am a recent high school graduate with a 3.871 weighted GPA from a fringe-rural high school with about 700 students and not many AP classes offered. I mean, I did not get to choose where to live or g …

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do colleges mostly look at junior year?

do colleges mostly look at junior year?

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Admissions Chances

Why did all the admission chances percentages fall dramatically? One school had my admission chances over 50% and now it shows 16%. My statistics have not changed.

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How beneficial is a upwards grade curve if you apply with a lower than average GPA?

I'm currently eyeing Oregon State University, and the average GPA seems to be around 3.4-3.5. Unfortunately, I started high school pretty badly, tanking in some of my semesters, (for many reasons, inc …

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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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Does anyone know anything about UC Scout?

I found a website called UC Scout offering high school courses: https://www.ucscout.org/courses/

However, I'm kind of confused as to what it exactly is. Does anyone know anything about it (especially …

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taking ap calc ab to help make up for calc grade

so i'm a rising senior with a final grade of 79 in calculus which is partly at the fault of a teacher that can not teach. i could still take ap calc ab because its technically passing but i'm wonderin …

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University Chances changed!

I logged in to college vine after a while, my chanes reduced significantly. Chances for NYU was 50%+, which was reduced to 30% and other chances too. What happened can anyone help me?

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Chancing Simulator - Weighted or Unweighted GPA?

Is the unweighted GPA the most accurate to use with the Chancing Simulator? Thanks!

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2 years ago
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College Essay Free Editor?

Does anyone know fo any free service that will edit my common app college application essay? Preferably with more detail then just grammar issues.

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Essay Questions!

Hi everyone! I'm going to be a Senior in High School this Fall, and I'm trying to get ahead with preparing for admissions. I've set up a Common App account, and I think it's time I start working on t …

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What are some good ECs for majoring in Business.

I am a rising sophomore.

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What should I do to make my college application better?

(Sorry if this is the wrong community, just looking for general advice)

Hi, I'm a rising junior, and I want to apply mainly to colleges in the midwest, USA. I'm going to go into college for an english …

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How many years of science courses would be considered selective for admission to colleges?

Hello everyone, I'm a rising sophomore. Economics and political science are my fields of interest. I'm deciding what Science courses I will take years later. I took Biology Honors in 9th grade and mus …

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Is there a need to send a official transcript before RD deadline?

I'm referring to schools that require a mid year report which will have my first semester grades. Since the mid year report is required, is there a need for me to ask my counselor to submit another of …

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Can I apply ED and EA at the same time?

If I apply ED to a certain school, would I be allowed to EA to other schools and just withdraw their applications if I'm accepted to my ED school? I've tried looking for this online but I don't see a …

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