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Why isn't zoology a major choice at top tier schools?

This is something I've noticed while researching schools... hardly any top tier schools offer zoology. Is there a reason for this? Only the state schools do.

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3 years ago
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What should i take if i want to be an economic foreign service officer in the future ?

It took me a while to figure out what i wanted to do when i grew up.But now that I have , i'm not sure where to start ??

what programs/activities/Classes/Community service should i apply to or complet …

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3 years ago
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What could help foreigner student to join a college in United States?

- characteristics required to have chance joining American college

- which state is most adequate to study engineering and electronics tools ?

- advices to reach any college in USA

- advantages for fore …

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3 years ago
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Cant' decide which college to pick

Hi. I have been accepted to CWRU, UVA, U of Rochester, College of William and Mary and GWU. I plan to pursue the pre med track. All colleges are great so I am finding it difficult to choose the right …

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3 years ago
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Is there any way for me to raise my GPA from a 3.57 to a 3.8?

I'm currently a junior in high school, I realize the school year is about to end but is there any possible way to raise my unweighted GPA? I'm taking 4 APs right now and I intend on getting straight A …

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3 years ago
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Rescinded at UC Davis for a D in a-g class even though I've exceeded requirements?

I have a very low F in a comp sci class and my teacher explicitly stated that it would be impossible for me to get a C. He said that he would bump me up to a D- if I showed effort and turned in all my …

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3 years ago
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Brown Values

I have a vague idea of how much Brown values extracurriculars vs. GPA vs. SAT/ACT vs. exam scores from the chancing profile, but no real assessment from an admissions officer/Brown-enrolled student at …

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3 years ago
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How can I narrow down my schools list?

Hi, so I'm going to be a junior in just a few of months. I started up with 50 schools in my list and I narrowed them down to 34 schools. I want to narrow them down until they're 8-12 schools. Any tips …

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3 years ago
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If I plan to major in aerospace engineering, specifically areonautical engineering, should I take AP Physics C?

Senior year I would be taking AP calc bc, ap gov, ap economics, and ap english 4. Would it be worth it to take physics c or will I be ok going in to college and taking their courses with no physics c. …

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3 years ago
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A's in evrything else but a C in GT Chem worried

Hello, so I have A's in Auto Tech, Trig Honors, and English 11 Ap, but a C in GT Chem in my junior year. The classes are only half a year because of Covid. Last semester Sep-Jan I got straight A's in …

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3 years ago
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Business at Duke

Hi,

Is there anyone that can tell me what the business space at Duke looks like? I am interested in that major and wanted to know if I should apply to this school or not.

Thank you!

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3 years ago
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Improving my SAT Math score

Hey all,

I got an 1170 SAT on the most recent test date(660 on English and 510 on Math), and I was wondering how to improve my math score? I struggle with some of the advanced math topics, and many of …

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3 years ago
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Psychology jobs where you don’t talk to people...

I’m very interested in the Psychology field. Everything about it fascinates me (Clinical and Neuropsychology to be precise).

The problem is... I’m not very keen about talking to people. It’s not one o …

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3 years ago
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Do you recommend the ACT Prep Black Book?

I’m looking into buying this book because I want a significant increase in my ACT score.

Is the ACT Black Book worth it?

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3 years ago
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What can i do to start the application process as a Junior?

Im a high school Junior and wondered what I could do to get a head start in the application process? Is there anything I can do before I start my Senior year that will make things easier? And if it's …

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3 years ago
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Calculating my international GPA?

My GPA is currently at a 2.65 (someone else counted it out for me) and my SAT is a 1040. Math is 440 and English 600.

I have graduated high school but I’m retaking some classes in order to get a higher …

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3 years ago
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How can I improve my ACT score drastically? (24 to 29)

To get into my dream school I need at least a 29 on the ACT. I got a 25 in both Math and English, a 24 in Reading, and a 22 in Science: making it an overall 24...

If you have any tips on how to improve …

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3 years ago
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How can I get the best possible ACT score starting now as a sophomore?

I am in 10th grade as of now April 2021. I take the ACT in October 2021. I want to get at least a 24 on all subjects but am aiming for a 26 or higher.

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3 years ago
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Average ACT Scores?

I am interested in other peoples' ACT scores that they got this year? Answer my question with what score you got and what you were planning on getting!

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3 years ago
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When should I start applying and take the SAT?

I am a freshman graduating High School in 2024...But I already know what I want to major and minor in, as well as what schools offer my major and minor. When should I start the application process alo …

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