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Should I take APUSH?

I am debating whether to take APUSH next year (junior year) because I am already taking 3 other AP Classes (Lang, Chem, Calc AB). I am not too much of a history person, but I have already taken AP Wor …

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What type of research opportunities are available for me if I intend to major in CS?

fyi I just finished junior year HS

heard that research opportunity is a great path to take but idk what to do since I'm headed towards Computer Science

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I need adice for Hofstra. More details in description.

I want to go to Hofstra but it's expensive. I also want to dorm there but my parents are strict and they won't agree. How do I get the money for Hofstra and convince my parents within 2 years??? Help

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Early Decision

I'm heavily considering applying early decision at Vanderbilt. I feel like it would give me an advantage, but might result in a low financial aid offer. Thoughts? Pros/Cons to ED?

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Help me

Hello, I am a final year student, my graduation will be in December before I start, the reason I want to study abroad is that my family is very toxic, one gets tired of always wanting to be the base t …

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What are good affordable unis, or unis which offer great scholarships?

I’m from south east Asia and want to study abroad but have a financial barrier. I want to go to a good uni, not waste money on a degree which is not worth much, yet I have a tight budget. Unis which y …

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Can I make a Commonapp account in sophomore year?

Can I make a Commonapp account in sophomore year?

Thank you!

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5 years ago
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Admission

Any advice for the best possible chance for getting into Stanford? What kind of people do they look for? And what kind of person should not attend this school? Also, any advice on ECs are welcome.I am …

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5 years ago
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Is NSHSS real?

I got an email from the national society of high school scholars (NSHSS) and after looking it up I have some doubts. Is it a scam? If it’s not really prestigious and won’t help with college admissions …

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Introducing CollegeVine AMAs!

Hey everyone, happy Friday!

June is finally here which means school is almost out for most of you. I'm sure everyone is looking forward to the start of summer, we're just over two weeks away from its o …

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Can I retake a class to improve my unweighted GPA?

My freshman year I didn't do well in math and ended the class with a C. Now as an improved student I want to improve my GPA since the grade is bringing it down, is it possible to retake a class to rep …

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5 years ago
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Knowing more about School system and grading system used here.

I am a 12th class student from India and want to apply for colleges in US. I have come here to know my chances of being selected. I was filling my info in GPA section but I don't understand the system …

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Will my GPA look different to colleges?

My school is a “college prep” school, and our grading scale is quite different from other schools in the area. For example, the lowest score to get an A- is a 93. Even the weighting is different, as a …

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NSHSS

I have some questions about how they get my info, is it through college board? Also if this award isn’t very useful, then why is there so much controversy around it? I’ve heard people say it’s good an …

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Do you have to be president/have positions in clubs at school?

- 9th grade

- the people who have positions in clubs at my school have lots of friends who voted for them

- worried that not being president/have positions in clubs (such as Interact Club, Class Council …

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5 years ago
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College around boston

Hey can anyone suggest me some good universities for stem related subjects around boston ma?

I am an international student so i dont know much about the college that aren't that famous

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Essay

Hello, I am about to start writing the common app essay prompt #1. I actually have two main passions and I am confused about which one to choose. I have passion for teaching and also invention. I just …

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Essay

Hello, I am about to start writing the common app essay prompt #1. I actually have two main passions and I am confused about which one to choose. I have passion for teaching and also invention. I just …

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5 years ago
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Does Pass Fail affect your admission

I am a sophmore right now and currently i have 4.0 but im having issue with my spanish class which i very sad about if i get a b should i take a pass fail which wont affect my Gpa or take A B which wi …

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NSHSS V NHS

Getting into NSHSS seems to actually be harder then getting into NHS for me because I have a 2.89 unweighted GPA and a 3.32 career GPA would NSHSS be a big deal since they sent me an email saying I ca …

 
NHS
56%
 
NSHSS
6%
 
BOTH
31%
 
NEITHER
6%
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