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2 years ago
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How does living in CA affect your chances of getting into a UC?

Hi! I'm thinking of applying to all of the UCs in a few years. How does living in CA affect my chances of getting in? Also, is it cheaper to pay for the UCs if you live in CA? Thanks!

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How should Military Academys, Conservatories or HBCs factor into your chancing profile?

I would like your opinion on this because I think there is a disconnect with these specialty type schools and the chancing results.

As a White person, who has no proficient musical ability, and is a c …

 
CV Chancing % should reflect member profiles more accurately
57%
 
CV Chancing % is great just the way it is
9%
 
CV Chancing % should redact colleges you are not qualified for
28%
 
CV Members should be responsible for their own college lists
4%
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2 years ago
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What are some recommended courses for a major in robotics?

I am going to a robotics museum this summer and joining the robotics club of my school in sophomore year. I didn´t know the club exists in freshman year so I didn´t join then

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2 years ago
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Should I take another year of language to get into a honor society or should I take a engineering course?

Hi, my name is Anicyah and I am currently a junior in high school.

Last week I had to choose my classes for the following year and I faced a tough time deciding whether to take another year of language …

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2 years ago
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Does it make sense for me to take APs in humanities courses and stem courses for my intended major(s)?

For more information, I want to be a mechanical engineering major, but I currently am trying to decide if I want to have a minor in economics or a double major both. I am very passionate about buildin …

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2 years ago
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How much more favorably are AP classes viewed over Concurrent Enrollment courses?

My school offers two Concurrent Enrollment/Dual Credit classes through a small, local university as well as about 12 AP classes. I was wondering if AP classes are significantly favored by university a …

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2 years ago
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If my school doesn't offer many options for AP classes and extracurriculars, what are some things I can do on my own?

I am a rising sophomore with a GPA of 3.85. I go to a small-town school that doesn't have a lot of higher-level classes or extracurriculars. What ways can I study ahead, get some credits, or do some c …

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2 years ago
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3.3 unweighted gpa and a 3.6 weighted gpa can I get my gpa to at around a 3.8 gpa before college

Hi I am a freshman just finished with a 3.3 unweighted gpa and a 3.6 weighted gpa. I wasn't having a great year this year but I am pretty confident that I can approve to achieve all A's is it possible …

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2 years ago
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Scheduling Conflicts

Ok, I have a question about scheduling conflicts. Currently, my schedule is this:

AP Lang

Spanish IV

AP Chemistry

AP Calculus AB

However, I can’t take Physics because of scheduling conflicts and can’t take …

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2 years ago
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Should an International student take AP classes? Are there any disadvantages of not taking AP classes?

I am a student from India IN grade 10th and in our education system we dont have any AP or Honor classes.

So, should I take AP classes on my own?

Or any other advice?

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2 years ago
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Does college look at each subject grade or just overall when deciding who to accept?

I am a high school junior and I took 5 aps total and this year alone I took 4 and my grade haven't been the highest as before when I took regular classes. Instead of A+ on everything i had some As and …

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2 years ago
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If my UWGPA shows a upwards trend, even if my UWGPA average is a low 3.85 will ivy leagues accept me?

I got an average of a 3.85 in freshman year, if I hypothetically get a 4.0 uwgpa and a high wgpa in every other year for all quarters(for sophomore, junior, and senior) year, will ivy league colleges …

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2 years ago
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Do I take 4 AP classes in my sophomore year (APUSH, Comp Sci A, Calc AB, Chem) + EP?

Do I take 4 AP classes in my sophomore year (APUSH, Comp Sci A, Calc AB, Chem) + EP?

I am an incoming Sophomore and I currently have all above 97% in my classes. I really want to work in the rocket/aer …

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2 years ago
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What are the easiest APs to self-study?

Hi! I'm planning on self-studying some APs next year. What are some of the easiest APs to self-study for and what classes or resources are available to study for them (preferably free)? Thank you!

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2 years ago
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Application 'Spike'

I remember reading once that your application should clearly show a 'spike'- i.e. something you were really good at or really focused on during high school, usually related to what you want to study i …

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2 years ago
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How badly would this hurt my chances

Hi!

So six years ago in 6th grade I had lunch detention for giving test answers to someone. I'm in 11th grade now. how badly would this hurt my chances at the Ivy League? Thanks!

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2 years ago
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How is GPA calculated for college admissions?

My school does all year round classes so technically I have a 4.0 uw for all classes I’ve taken in Highschool. Meaning that I’ve always ended up with an A by the end of the year. However, first semest …

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2 years ago
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Need advice on how to improve my application

Hi Guys,

So I'm kinda in a situation that's not ideal, so I'm asking on here if anyone can give me some advice. I'm a rising senior at a very competitive high school in Illinois, and I've had good grad …

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2 years ago
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Advice on upping chances with new update in mind

Hi! I've made a post like this one about a month ago asking about what I could add to my resume and all the advice was very helpful! I followed a lot of the advice given to me and the community was re …

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2 years ago
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what can I do to improve ecs to get into Duke?

rising Senior and Duke is the most selective college on my college list. I plan on doing ED but it says I have only a 18% chance at it lmao. it was 28 the other day

for reference:

- I am a black female …

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