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How to calculate my GPA having my grades in a different grading system than the US?

I will complete my High School in a Mexican one, my transcript is utterly different than yours, I don't have credits, I don't have course types i.e. AP, IB, Honors, College-Level Courses, etc; hence t …

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My Decisions + Reflection

Hey y'all,

I used this site starting last year, and have pretty much wrapped up with decisions and commitment. This site gave me useful knowledge about how to write essays properly and how to apply to …

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Extracurricular activities

My passion is writing and drawing so l have already done content writing internship, blogging, novel writing

And have made you tube videos and exhibition for art. I want to get into ivy colleges what …

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How do you build a resume to get into extracurricular activities?

Hello! I am attempting to get into a variety of selective programs such as the Senate Page Program, National Battlefield Trust Youth Leadership Team, Economics for Leaders, Clark Scholars Program, and …

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Any college consultant recommendations?

I really want to join a college consulting program. However, I will have to pay for it myself, and there are many options. Are there any college consultants/consulting companies that you would recomme …

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Applying Test-Optional?

Hello,

According to most sources I've viewed, my sat score is 100-150 points lower than the middle 50% of students accepted to my preferred college. With strong extracurriculars, reccomendations, and a …

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How Far Up Can A Legacy Go?

I'm planning on applying to a college that my great-great-grandparents, great-grandparents, grandparents, and my father all attended. Would it be possible to list all of these under the legacy section …

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3 years ago
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Will going to a vocational school look good when applying to college?

So I am a sophomore going into my junior year. Recently I have applied and been accepted into a vocational school to finish off my 11-12th grade years. The only issue is that at this vocational school …

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3 years ago
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What community colleges have the cheapest tuition rate for out of state students. I live in OHIO

I am looking for cheap community colleges. That I can apply to. Other things include Test-Optional, Not really selective, And has a variety of AA degree options.

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3 years ago
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is community service important?

I am a volunteer at a vet clinic where I help out in the kennels like five hours a week. It isn't really community service but I wanted experience with animals and live in a pretty rural place and did …

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3 years ago
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Regular highschool-> homeschool/GED ??

So basically I’m an international student from east Asia who’s been here for about three years now(sorry if there are some grammar mistakes) My grades are just okay i guess just regular student, taki …

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3 years ago
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Extracurricular Activities

I am a high school junior. I've been nominated to represent my state for numerous organizations, awarded by the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, and recommended to join countless services. Sounds a …

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3 years ago
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My mother attended a small school and received a certificate, as did my stepfather. Am I a first-generation student?

Hello!

Both of my parents went to OSU-Newark, COTC, and my mother attended Bradford College, but neither of them received a degree (only a certificate). Am I considered a first-generation student?

I thi …

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3 years ago
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I'm a bit confused as to how to go about my college ap: Pre-med?? or Major in one of the sciences??

Does anyone know any scholarships available for international students

Reggie, Mfantsipim School

Yet to write SAT/ACT

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How many days do you have to wait to receive mail that you got accepted or denied into college.

I attend Mount Pleasant High School and I am in the 9th grade.

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3 years ago
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How would I approach this scholarship essay question? (1000 words max)

Please incorporate the following topics into the content of your essay:

1. How will your course of study contribute to your future career plans, and why have you chosen this path?

2. Tell us about a tim …

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3 years ago
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How do you pick what things to put and not put in your college essay?

For the essays that allow you to describe yourself, what exactly should you say? Should you mention the disease you were diagnosed with? Should you mention your spelling bee victory? Should you mentio …

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Advice for high school students pursuing career in education

I'm a junior who is interested in studying education at college and pursuing a career in that field as well. I mainly want to focus in educational policy and administration. I don't see this path to b …

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3 years ago
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How to explain my sudden drop in GPA to colleges

During the last week of my 2nd quarter and beginning of my 3rd quarter, I had considerable drop in my GPA. My school does a whole grade point system and I am usually a solid B+/A student but now my g …

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3 years ago
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Guarantee answer from expert feature

Hi! On one of my posts I accidentally requested an answer from an expert and I got 20 karma taken away. Based on the wording, "Guarantee an answer from an expert for 20 karma," I thought it meant that …

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