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About my result on 9th and 10 grade transcript

Basically, I had to transfer to my school after giving my board exam in 10th grade, which is considered the same level as the O level, and then I had to reapply again and transfer to another school. B …

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TOEFL score for UC application

For UC application, does one need TOEFL score if one has done high school from a school in India with medium of instruction as English

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3 years ago
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If I repeat a grade do I have to show all my report card or can I choose which to show?

I need help please I tried looking for answer to this question everywhere but I could not find any. The college I’m applying to wants report card from 10th to 12th grade. I have a full report for 10th …

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If I repeated a grade do I get to choose which ones to show to the colleges?

I need help please I tried looking for answer to this question everywhere but I could not find any. The college I’m applying to wants report card from 10th to 12th grade. I have a full report for 10th …

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Do American Abroads count as International students?

I know that colleges usually split students up into an international and domestic pool, and its much easier to get in as a domestic student. If I hold an American passport but grew up and attended hig …

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Is 'writing' a topic?

I want to write an essay for the Common App, and I want to write it on what I'm really interested in (writing, traveling) and I want to know which prompt I should answer. Should it be:

6) Describe a to …

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How many college level courses should I take to increase my chances of getting accepted in university?

I am trying to find an average number of classes to take and need help. Any suggestions from you guys?

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3 years ago
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How does Boy Scouts look with colleges?

Hello!

I am Boy Scout and was wondering how colleges look into it.

I am also almost an Eagle Scout and the Senior Patrol Leader of my Troop (the highest elected position).

How would I mention that I am …

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Ways to end essays

In your opinion, what do you believe to be the best way to end a personal essay? Is it one that impacts the reader and leaves them sitting back in their chair and thinking, "wow", or is it one that en …

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Chancing accuracy

Hi there - Does anyone have any real life experience with how accurate the chancing calculator is at CollegeVine compared to PrepScholar or College Confidential? What about the Niche scattergrams? T …

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3 years ago
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Letters of recommendation

I am an International student. I am currently a junior. My school teachers have never written letters of recommendation before. On top of that, my current and old teachers do not know me well. My scho …

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3 years ago
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Score Transcript

Hi, I'm an international student (currently a senior) and I'm looking for information regarding submitting score transcript.

This year alone I have 15 subjects (all compulsory) mainly focusing on the s …

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3 years ago
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I need to write an essay about 2 of my activities, can I write about two very opposing activities?

For UBC, the prompt is "Tell us more about ONE or TWO activities listed above that are most important to you. Please explain the role you played and what you learned in the process. You will be asked …

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3 years ago
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Is it a bad idea to mention my other college essays in my last college essay?

I'm applying to the University of California system. In it, we have to write four "PIQs," which stand for personal insight questions. In my last PIQ (Option #7), I'm thinking about alluding to the pas …

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What should I major in?

I'm interested in understanding how the housing market, investments, and overall how money works. I want to be a real estate investor and be wealthy. What should I major in?

I have been saving to buy a …

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3 years ago
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Please help me in making decisions for 11th

I'm currently in 10th and studying an Indian syllabus(ICSE).I'm planning to apply to top/prestigious universities abroad.I'm a top student in my current syllabus (but my school is mainly focussed on a …

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How does the IB dipolma look compared to IB Carrer Path in college admisions?

Hello!

I, a sophomore, am in a high school where there is only an IB curriculum. There are no AP options (or of that, I know about). I am not sure which path to take, the IB diploma or IB Carrer Path.

W …

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Is it worth it to apply for programs like RSI?

I'm currently a junior right now and I am in the IB Program at my high school. I got 1520 on my SAT and I have a 4.0 GPA. I want to apply to Emory University.

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