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Does reporting your test score have to be on the same time as submitting your application?

Hey!

I was just wondering about the deadline for reporting my TOEFL score to universities. For example, if I submit my application by December 1st for a school that has a regular admission deadline onl …

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3 years ago
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Dual Enrollment and AP

Okay so my school doesn't offer AP classes, rip. BUT, I plan on buying a book and using online resources to study so I can take the exam at a nearby school.

Now for dual enrollment, I'm already taking …

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3 years ago
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Writing Supplement - when to send?

Some universities I'll apply to ask for a writing supplement. Am I supposed to send it with the whole application, or I'm allowed to send it later? And does it influence the application decision?

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3 years ago
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How will having a WP on my transcript affect my chances into getting into a T10 school?

I'm currently a junior and I am taking a semester honors course that I want to drop. However, it is past the deadline to drop it so a WP will show up on my transcript in place of the grade (it indicat …

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3 years ago
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Question about Common App- Which activity should I put?

Hi, so I currently am having trouble deciding which activity I should put for #10 on my Common App activities section.

I'm the co-vice president of social media in my school's Red Key Club- where I eng …

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3 years ago
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Activity 'Position/Leadership description'

I'm volunteering at my local library and helping shelve books, clean, sort paper work and I don't know to put for the position description. Should I put Library Assistant or something like that? Help …

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3 years ago
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How Would I addd a portfolio/ explain my art on Common App?

Hello, I currently am experimenting with Photoshop and 3D modeling on Blender. When I include this on Common App, how would I explain it? And how would I share my portfolio of all of the art I've made …

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3 years ago
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How to write about running a YouTube Channel in Common App?

Hello, I currently run a pretty unsuccessful Youtube channel (33 subs) averaging around 130 views each video, and they are made to entertain rather than say anything meaningful. I do work hard on each …

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3 years ago
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34% of White applicants lied about race to improve acceptance chances.

Recently 1250 White applicants were polled and more than 1/3 revealed they lied on their college application about race to improve their chances of getting admitted. 75% of those who lied matriculated …

 
All of them should get their admisssions rescinded w/o appeal!
52%
 
They should get their applicaions rescinded pending an appeal.
38%
 
Only those who didn't appear non-White should get rescinded
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Everyone does this, its no big deal, why worry about it.
7%
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3 years ago
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How do I state share market investing as an activity in my common app profile??

I have been a constant share market investor for over a year. Until April 2021, I used to invest along with my dad by helping him in accounting and information gathering and sometimes buying/sharing t …

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3 years ago
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Do I put my predicted 12th grade gpa on college admission?

I have a 4.64 unweighted gpa for 11th grade. I've never gotten a B and so I was wondering, I decided to take 12 college courses, 4 AP’s, 3 Regular, and 1 honor (had a similar load last year) is it ok …

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3 years ago
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Transcript Arrived Late for Early Action

Hi y'all,

I requested a transcript to be sent via electronic service on the 27th of October for all of my schools. There is supposed to be 0 turnaround time as the counselor approves the transcript and …

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3 years ago
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When will/where can we see our ratings for each essay we've reviewed?

So far I've reviewed about 5-6 essays and hadn't known what the authors think of my review. I always make sure my reviews are of-quality and really point out mistakes in an essay, so I want to know if …

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3 years ago
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Regarding sending official TOEFL scores to universities

I have to send official scores to US universities. But the problem is that I don't know, to which universities I am required to send the scores.It is not written about it properly in their respective …

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3 years ago
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Small school, prestigious collage

Hey Guys!! The one thing I am concerned about and am sure many other kids are as well, is many collages require a lot of coursework. What if you are from a small-town high school that doesn't give the …

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3 years ago
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will a C affect admission chance to Texas A&M university

Currently 3.67 GPA. In junior class. Looking for political science undergraduate

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3 years ago
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Weighted or Unweighted GPA

Should I enter my unweighted or weighted GPA in the common app it gives me the option for both but I am not sure which one is better for sending to colleges?

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3 years ago
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ED TENSION OVER??

So... ED Pals how we all doing?

How are we all feeling? I just got my login details for my student account for Yale.

Welp. Thank God for life.

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3 years ago
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Mid-year report drop in grades

How much do I have to drop my average grade from 11th grade to my mid-year report of 12 grade for admission officers to revoke my acceptance if I got accepted in ED.

Average grade in 11th grade (out of …

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