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So I just learned that what used to be AP/IB phycology is now just IB phycology, I was gonna take the course for AP credit but I guess I can’t now, any tips or advice? Kinda bad but I guess it is what …

i have good gpa sat scores but my extracurriculars are weak so would like to strengthen it

Is it true that when it comes to UC schools, they won't check your extracurricular activities and essays if your Gpa and test scores do not pass the threshold they have?

I'm not sure how I should feel about my chances of admission for The Ohio State University. I feel like I should get in but some areas, such as my ACT, need a lot more improvement for me to feel confi …

I understand that qualifying for the USAMO has much more prestige, but I am a rising senior who has yet to participate in math competitions. Even if I reached the USAMO, I would not find out until aft …

What's like a good example of a EC spike like what does it have to include to be classified as a spike.

I want to be a business major but my grades/ test scores are middle of the road (3.6 weighted) does the community recommend to apply directly to the business schools OR apply general and then work on …

Sophomore

Wants to study at an Ivy League School

Loves chemistry and wants to work in that field

So at first I wanted to go to law school but the expense and difficulty in case I wanted to travel or move to another country made it a less ideal option for me, so I'm currently opting for my backup …

i’m a rising sophomore and i got an email to university of chicago’s fall 2022 open house tour in october. how am i suppose to know if it’s real or a spam?

Hi, I am a Junior and student-athlete taking 3 AP courses this year. I originally signed up for 5 ap classes but could only get into 3 due to limited space. I'm currently taking AP Physics 1, AP Lang, …

What are some ways I can demonstrate interest outside of the classroom?

Will it look bad for me to only take 2 years of a foreign language course in high school?

And how can I show colleges that I've r …

Hello,

I'm a Senior, and I have a choice between AP Environmental Science vs Regular Physics.

(AP Physics/AP Chem is not available for me)

I'm also looking to apply for CS as my major in College.

I alread …

What are some good extracurriculars I could do if I wanted to go into business other than being in fbla and having my own tutoring business. What are things they look for I heard they look for leaders …

i have heard guidance here that the common app essay should not include ECs, because they are on the application already.

But when the prompt #1 says interest or talent, won’t that be the same as EC ?

A …

I have a 4.0 GOA (4.76 weighted), 1570 SAT. I go to the best public school in my state, so am relatively affluent. My peers are also pretty competitive. I am a legacy at Columbia through my grandfathe …

My details - SAT-1520, GPA-3.7, top-2%, and leadership positions in high school in India. Please also tell me tips to build a better profile and what to do in next 3 months for a nearly perfect applic …

I am a senior and attend a private catholic high school. I've heard that in order to have a chance of getting into an ivy league school, I need to have a GPA of at least 3.80 to have any chance of bei …

I am a rising senior hoping to go to an elite school (like top 10 or 20 in the nation), but I am aware that there is a chance I won’t get in anywhere I like, so I want to have some good safety schools …