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what extracurriculars look great on a college resume to be a biomedical engineer

I'm going into my sophomore year and interested in the biomedical engineering programs but am stuck on choosing which extracurriculars would look best on my resume and where to find them?

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How many of us agree that entrance exams like neet/JEE is bit unfair during covid-19 situation?

The online classes aren't really efficient for students who don't don't have electronical devices. Expecting these student to turn up for this competent exams, without full knowledge is bit unfair.

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This is a public service announcement for applicants worried about COVID-19 next cycle

As many of you around the world are aware, we are still in the midst of a global pandemic. We are extremely fortunate in the US that we have 3 choices of vaccinations to pick from and there is no lack …

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HI, i did igcses so how can i calculate the gpa

I need to complete my profile and check my chances of getting into a college

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I want to study International law in my future and want to make a career in it.

Which institutions provide learning of International law? Do Harvard and Cornell university provide this study?

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Should I take one year gap and apply for college?

My school doesn't have any AP classes or Honors classes or any clubs or volunteering programmes.So this makes it difficult for my application process.So should I take one year gap and indulge in the a …

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How can I improve my SAT score?

Hi! My score is not the best and I can't improve it. Any tip?

Thank you!

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How to get admssion in mit harvard stanford for indians

Please tell me detailed information about how to get admssion in mit hadvard stanford from india

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Do I have any disadvantages?

Hi!! I am an international student trying to get into a US university. I don't have any AP because my school and my country did not offer that. Do I have any disadvantages because of that?

Thank you!

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How do you convert IB scores to a GPA?

I have tried using collegevines GPA calculator but it is hard to determine what my actual GPA is. My school does not submit gpa to colleges only transcripts because it is difficult to translate an IB …

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Should I change my grades to pass/fail?

Where I live, I have the option to change any grades from my last year of school to pass/fail instead of letter grades (A, B, C, D, F). I ruined my perfect GPA this past year due to a variety of reaso …

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Does Amherst College require class 11 grades?

I didn't do well in two classes. How will it impact my chances?

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What should I put for "last name" on the common app if I have 2 of them?

I am Mexican and was given 2 last names. One from my dad and one from my mom.

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Please list all courses you are taking this academic year.

In 12th grade, we have full calculus and geometry but in this dropbox, there are so many options abt calculus and geometry

also, they have the option of maths so what should I select...specifically... …

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in my country high school is only 3 years so can i submit only 2 years for my cumulative gpa

i know that high school in america is 4 years long so students submit for their cumulative gpa the last 3 years (freshman , sophomore , junior) and i'm asking since in my counry it is only 3 years lon …

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Having problem in filling my GPA on common app as I am Indian student.

I am an Indian student and having problem in filling GPA on common app as in India there is no credit system and we got percentage out of 100.

So, should I report my 12th grade percentage on Cumulative …

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what can i do as an intern?

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Book/Website Recommendations for Writing Supplementals

I have found many resources for writing the personal statement, but not a ton on supplementals. Which resources (books, websites, etc.) are best?

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