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How can I get the Bank of America student leader internship?

I'm applying for the Bank of America student leader internship, which is incredibly selective, and I was wondering how I could stand out and be chosen. The application consists of recommendation lette …

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Extracurricular Question

Hello, I would like to ask if I preach about Jesus on Instagram, like doing live streams. Would that count as an extracurricular on its own, and would it be under the category of own-initiative.

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Retaking SAT

As a senior applying regular decision, can I take the March SAT and update colleges if I get a better score? In theory, since their admissions decision can be released on April 1, the scores can com …

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Question about AP Macroeconomics

Hi! I'm currently a HS student and I'm interested in taking AP macroeconomics. My counselor has confirmed with me that because our school didn't offer the course, I'd have to take it at a nearby colle …

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When should I do AP Spanish?

I am a 10th grader and soon we would have to choose our courses. I have already planned to do 3 AP courses next year: AP English 3, AP Chemistry, and AP Psychology. I have a choice if I want to do AP …

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Does the ISFAA form pertain to both of my parents if they are divorced?

Does sections C to F on the ISFAA ( International Student Financial Aid Application) pertain to both of my parents if they are divorced?

And should I fill out both of my parents in the B section? Keep …

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AMHERST GRADED PAPER

I am an international student applying to Amherst. I want to go with the supplemental essay of submitting a graded paper.

Should I scan the written essay paper or have it typed?

I don't know in what fo …

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Does the ISFAA form pertain to both of my parents if they are divorced?

Does sections C to F on the ISFAA ( International Student Financial Aid Application) pertain to both of my parents if they are divorced?

And should I fill out both of my parents in the B section? Keep …

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4 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Does the ISFAA form pertain to both of my parents if they are divorced?

Does sections C to F on the ISFAA ( International Student Financial Aid Application) pertain to both of my parents if they are divorced?

And should I fill out both of my parents in the B section? Keep …

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Should I submit ACT scores to Princeton or apply test optional?

Because Princeton doesn't super score the ACT, they would see my highest test score of 33. Not sure if I should report it or not... I have an unweighted GPA of 4.0 and feel pretty good about my essays …

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Where can I improve from here?

Hello!

I am a high school Junior looking for ways to improve my profile.

My dream schools are Princeton (24%), UPenn (25%), Dartmouth (28%), and UVA (54%+Legacy)

Here are a few things about me. :)

Prospec …

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AP classes?

If you want to minor in government, should you take AP Government or just normal government in school?

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Applying for financial aid

Can you apply for financial aid after getting accepted to a need-blind school? Or do you HAVE to submit financial aid application with the rest of the application? I know need blind schools don’t care …

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Optional portfolios?

Hi! Does anyone know whether it's a good idea or not to include optional creative portfolios with your application? I'm applying to writing/journalism programs at schools like NYU, BU and Columbia, wh …

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Does anyone know when Northeastern's required matierials are supposed to be in by the latest?

Added Northeastern (because they have no essays) last minute and haven't requested transcripts or letters of recommendations yet. Does anyone know when these materials can be submitted by at the lates …

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Word Limit

Hey! I am currently looking at some colleges and their writing supplement for when I apply next year, and I noticed that some colleges on the prompt asks: please write in between (100-250 words) yet o …

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Cheap Summer Programs?

I'm eager to start my high school career off great. I'm in ninth-grade looking for summer programs in Michigan, however, they can be in another state as long as they aren't too expensive. Honestly …

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SAT scores Dilemma

I am currently a senior in High School and I have a 3.8 GPA and my college application has been fairly competitive except for my SAT scores. (I like to think that my essays are pretty good).

I've appli …

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Fall Intake or spring ?

I got only 1340 on my December SAT. (Maths-750 Eng -590) cause I didn't have enough time to prepare for it . I only prepared for 13 days. My family is not that strong financially. So I am looking arou …

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