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How to improve ACT scores?

I've 5aken the ACT twice already, but I still can't get the score I want. I got 22 after countless hours of studying. I do great with my schoolwork and excell in my academics, but I can't for the life …

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How can I delete a post?

I would like to delete an answer I provided but not my entire account.

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Should I enter Multivariable Calculus as an AP/IB class on CV's Chancing Calculator?

I took Algebra II Honors my freshman year and earned a 99%, Precalculus Honors my sophomore year and earned a 97%, and Calculus BC junior year. Unfortunately, due to extenuating circumstances (which m …

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NYU Test Type on application

On the CommonApp NYU application, you are asked if you want to send test scores to be considered since they’re test optional. When I selected “yes,” I got a drop-down menu with several options, only t …

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Leadership Activities

How many leadership activities are a good amount for my application. For my personal example I am the president of 2 clubs. Ultimate Frisbee and Football Club

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Personal Narrative

How do I find my personal narrative to base my college application off of. I do like sports and I am considering a few careers but haven’t decided between computer science, business, marketing, real e …

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Why did my SAT score go down?

My brother took the SAT Essentials course from the Princeton Review in the summer between junior and senior year. It helped boost his sat score by 90 points. I’m an incoming sophomore with no experien …

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I do not know the course to study

I have no idea on what course to major in,in college

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How do sports (as an extracurricular, not recruiting) affect admissions?

I swim (hence my username) and by current calculation I am swimming 19 hours and 15 minutes a week, excluding swim meets on weekends, and additional time from swim meets and practices during high scho …

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How qualified would I be for Ivy League Schools?

Here are my "stats":

ACT: 34/36 [34 E, 35 M, 32 R, 34 S)

PSAT: 1400/1520

GPA: 3.91/4 | 4.41/5

Awards:

- USABO Certificate of Merit (top 30% nationally) --> National

- Commended Scholar (most likely) --> N …

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My transfer GPA currently stands at 3.6, which will be a 3.7 by fall. What are my chances of getting into Cal or UCLA?

I am in the TAG program for CCC and plan to transfer in the fall of 2023. That said, I think that should help me out, at least for the middle tier schools like UCSB (the one I plan to tag), UCI, UCSD …

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Is it good to have an extracurricular spike?

I just learned what it means to have an extracurricular spike and am wondering if this is a good thing to have when applying to selective colleges. I've always thought it's good to seem well-rounded a …

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What is the average amount of volunteer hours that are recommended for college admissions?

Junior, Class of 2024

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Inquiry about Senior GPA, AP's, etc. for Early Action applicant

Will colleges be able to see my senior GPA? I want to up my GPA through my senior year grades and I am confident I can. However, by applying as early action and studio-based major I am forced to submi …

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How can I stand out to universities?

I will be a junior in high school this year and want to study physics in college. Many of the top schools for this subject are very difficult to get into (M.I.T., Oxford, Harvard). I attend an IB scho …

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Personal narrative

How do I find my personal narrative to base my college application off of. I do like sports and I am considering a few careers but haven’t decided between computer science, business, marketing, real e …

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How can i be unique?

I saw some tips for being unique, like a writer that write stories, or a programmer that builds an app, and things like that to put on application to be unique.

I want psychology and i am very good at …

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Are my EC's good and do I have a spike

HI! I am a current Junior in high school, and I am trying to decide on what my "spike" is. I am really good at and interested in a broad selection of areas, but I know this approach won't serve me wel …

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Spanish 3 versus AP Biology versus some general elective

Hi,

My son is trying to decide which class to keep as a high school senior from the choices above. His target schools include the likes of UCs, USC, SCU, etc. I assume the answer depends on the targe …

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