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How to calculate my GPA

From 9th-12th, I have only one B in my grades. Will this affect my chance of getting admission? That was in 10th grade only (due to the pandemic), I have a 3.9 GPA in both 11th and 12th grade, but my …

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My grades are not understandable

I am from India, my grades are not in GPA, and I can't make it understand the colleges; I cannot understand how I can fill these grades in the common app application. Should I calculate them in GPA? I …

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How can I improve my application/stats?

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Syracuse University thoughts?

There seems to be a mixed bag of reviews on Syracuse U, i could easily get in but im wondering if its even worth applying, and do yall have any recommendations in the new york area?

and a second questi …

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3 years ago
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Notre Dame Summer Scholars?

I'm an incoming sophomore considering Notre Dame's Summer Scholars program. I was wondering if I should apply in October for the summer of 2023 or wait and apply for the summer of 2024. Regardless I w …

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3 years ago
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GPA

If I got a B in an ap class and since its on a 5.0 scale do you think they would care if I got a B in an ap class even tho its count as an A on the regular scale for gpa.

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Where do I start on my college-specific essay?

I'm a senior looking to apply to UGA, and their college-specific essay has me stumped. They're looking for students to tell a "funny or interesting story from their high-school career", and I'm strugg …

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My health made it so I don't have anything that helps me stand out.

I'm a senior applying to a few Ivy's, some top 20s, and the UCs. I got a brain injury and have spent pretty much the last year and a half staring at a ceiling sick. I barely managed to keep up with sc …

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3 years ago
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There is a problem with my application

I applied to universities last year, and I was an 11th-grade (junior year student) at that time; I did not know much about the application process. I applied to some universities ( including ivies), b …

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3 years ago
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Do colleges in Canada look at Unweighted or weighted GPA? Same thing with USA colleges

I was wondering whether colleges in Canada look at Unweighted GPA or Weighted, I am from USA and was thinking about college in Canada. I was also wondering how to calculate my GPA because in my high s …

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3 years ago
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Debating on whether to take AP Spanish

Essentially my dilenma is whether or not to drop a class to take AP Spanish. For context, I'd have to drop AP Stats, and take AP Spanish. I would be fine taking either of these classes, I like both th …

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3 years ago
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AP Lang

Hi

I am planning to pursue engineering in college. I am not taking AP Lang and I am bit concerned.

The colleges in the top 50 rank, do they prefer AP lang ?

which AP courses are recommended for engin …

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3 years ago
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Will the way I entered my ECs in Common App annoy colleges?

I'm a senior in college who is trying to get into top schools (I'm applying to all the Ivies and some top 20s, as well as some local safeties). For context, I have a 3.8 uw, took 11 AP courses, have …

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3 years ago
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Do I have a strong personal brand?

Hi! I'm planning on applying to UPenn Wharton early decision and I plan on concentrating in management and social responsibility. I've essentially finalized my topics and have written rough drafts for …

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3 years ago
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How to prepare in high school?

I am in high school (10th grade) and I would love some advice on how to prepare for good universities and tips to put myself in a good position for good opportunities.

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3 years ago
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How to highlight dual enrollment

My school has terrible AP opportunities (I am a senior and have only been offered 3). I have taken all that I can, but my school is more focused on letting students get college credit. So, while I hav …

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3 years ago
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NYU SAT vs AP Scores

Hi All! Should I submit a 1490 SAT to NYU or 3 APs: 5 on APCSA; 5 on AP Physics 1; and 5 on APUSH? (Planning to major in CS)

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3 years ago
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Common App Activities

How should I go about Common App activities? Admittedly, my extracurriculars aren't great. Nonetheless, should I add any one-time service opportunities? How about clubs that only met once a month? How …

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3 years ago
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Class Rank: To report, or not to report? That is the question.

I’m conflicted on whether or not to report my class rank to the Ivy League schools I’m applying to. Any help is appreciated.

For context, I’m ranked 42/692 or within the top 6% of my graduating class. …

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3 years ago
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should i submit test scores?

i just retook the sat today (and i’m not feeling too confident that i improved), but first time around i got a 1390. i go to a public school that isn’t competitive and has an average 1000-1100 sat in …

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