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Applying with a major

Originally, I thought I wanted to major in psychology but now I'm leaning towards pre-med (so maybe a major in biology instead). But, I'm already a junior and had a few extracurriculars in psychology …

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Last minute improving myself for applying to good cs schools

I'm a rising senior that is trying to apply to some rather good CS schools, like UT Austin, UIUC, GTech, Carnegie Mellon, UW, U Wisconsin, UC San Diego, but I honestly don't think I'll get in with my …

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Hello! Need urgent help! Should I take a break in high school from learning language? (not doing French in 10th)

Hello! Need urgent help! I took French I in 9th grade, and currently, in 10th grade I am wondering if it is ok to not take a language and take french in 11 grade. That is because I am in virtual schoo …

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Stuck on personal statement

My topic on my personal statement is about how i had repeated failures during performances while playing the cello and over came it. I started it off with imagery of me playing and background of what …

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Topic A ApplyTexas

Hello guys, I am currently writing my essay, but I have questions about the prompt. The prompt says throughout my high school career so do I talk about school? I have heard talking about academics is …

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HS graduate with 3.16 compound GPA, advice for applying to Ivy's?

Student aspiring to apply and get into top ivy schools but with a low GPA, any encouragements? Any advice? Should I go to a community or average college and then transfer with my new stellar GPA to a …

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What classes and extracurriculars are good for an education major?

I'm going into sophomore year and want to major in education but don't know what classes would look good for college applications. I've heard that classes and extracurriculars help admissions if they …

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Best medical universities in USA?

what are the best? the most prestige? should I stay in the us or go to London which will provide me better resources or equip me better to become a doctor????

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Grades

I got a B+ in ninth grade Honors Chemistry. Although I am not interested in pursuing anything science related, will this look bad for colleges?

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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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UMiami SAT

Hi!! I'm an international student. I've got a super score of 1190 on the SAT. Should I apply without scores?

Thank you!

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Is collegevine up to date with the acceptance rate of getting into colleges?

I recently showed my dad the chances I have to get into different colleges. He said that competition has increased significantly and that collegevine may not be up to date with 2021 acceptance rates. …

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Is there a common app for applying in Canada, Australia or the UK?

I'd also appreciate it if someone could tell me what this apps really are to US colleges/uni and are they generally accepted by uni's. I only have a gpa of 3.54 in high school and 1500+ in SAT. Should …

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Am I able to submit a Coding Portfolio on CommonApp?

I am interested in going into Computer Science and have made a couple coding projects here and there. Am I able to show colleges the projects I've done and submit the code?

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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Do I have to submit AP scores? Will they ask me?

Does it look bad if I don't submit them?

In a zoom call about our bad zoom classes last year my Principal and GC claimed AP scores don't have to be reported and it won't matter at all.

Or worse, will s …

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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Many questions?

So, I am not really a math and science person. If I take APs mostly in history and english, willl top colleges look down on that? I have taken honors science course and plan to take only AP Statistics …

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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Resume submission

Is anyone here familiar with college resume ? Should I submit one if all my activities are filled ? I am having trouble arranging all those .

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3.6 GPA

Hi, I currently have a 3.5 GPA. I want to at least bring it to a 3.8 or a 3.9 if possible. This upcoming semester I am to be a junior and I will be taking 4 college classes on top of three honor cours …

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What do I need to do 10th grade

What do I need to do this year to get into schools like:

Cornell, Georgetown, University of Florida, UCSB

I am taking 2 AP classes and 1 honors. My unweighted gpa from 9th grade is a 4.0. I several extr …

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5 years agoAdmissions Advice
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Letters of Recommendation

I was hoping to submit my common applications sooner than later and was wondering if it negatively affects admissions if you send in letters of recommendation after submitting your application.

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For a scholarship, I have to write an essay about how I would make the university more diverse.

I grew up in a middle class, suburban area and go to a private school. I am struggling to write an essay on this topic. Any advice on how to write a strong essay on this topic is much appreciated!!

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