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Should I take AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC?

I had a C in Precalculus Honors first marking period, but I was able to pull that up to a low B this marking period. I understand concepts a lot better now, and am projected to end the year with a hig …

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3 years ago
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Small School to Big College tips?

I want to go to a university, but I'm scared of the crowd. I stayed in the same school from 2-8th grade, and my 8th-grade class literally had three people total. My first high school was small, and my …

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3 years ago
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How many AP classes should I take in Sophomore year?

For a bit of background, I am currently a freshman in high school and am in the process of finalizing my courses for the school year of 2021-2022, my sophomore year.

I am planning to take the followin …

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3 years ago
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Pre-College Programs

Do pre-college programs help your chances of admission? I feel like if I do a program at one university, then it would look like I'm more interesting in that school. That would hurt my chances of admi …

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3 years ago
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AP Lang or LA III Honors or AP Lit?

Hi. I'm currently a sophomore choosing between taking AP Lang, LA III Honors, or AP Lit for next year. I already have 3 AP classes that I am taking outside of this class (AP Calc BC, AP Bio, and APUSH …

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3 years ago
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how do I change statement for connection to colleges

how do I change statement for connection to colleges? You know the button that says "connect" and then you write a statement? How do I change my statement?

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3 years ago
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I chose to drop out of the IB program after finishing MYP, will this affect my college admissions chances?

I was just curious if that decision would maybe sour my appearance to college admissions officers. I decided to drop out of the IB program before my junior year because I thought IB was kinda pointles …

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3 years ago
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Do you know the ranking of the medical school or how well their pre-med program is ?

9th going on 10th.

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3 years ago
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How accurate is chancing calculator for international students?

For an example, I don’t have IB or AP classes, there’s no such thing here. Or honors. I added the information the closest I could, using as “Honors” every class I had to apply to participate. My chanc …

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3 years ago
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How are 'Single Use' and 'Branch' ECs evaulated?

So I have 4 'core' extra circulars but then each of them has on average 1 activity that is a subset/branch of that core.

For example I'm a board member with Group X (core). As a board member, I do what …

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3 years ago
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How to get into a college with low GPa

I have a 3.06 GPA, and im trying to get into George MAson with an ACT of 25. What can I do to get in without a high GPA.

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3 years ago
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Stanford Interview Advice

Does anyone have experience with a Stanford Interview for undergraduate admission? If so, please offer any tips or advice for a successful interview.

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3 years ago
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My school doesn't provide honors classes. Is it required to take them for a prestigious school or an ivy league?!

My high school doesn't provide honors classes and though it doesn't even have AP or IB but I'm somehow taking them online. As for now, the lack of honors classes is hindering my path for a prestigious …

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Does taking an AP class help your chances of partaking in research related to the subject?

Hello!

Although it’s kind of late, I’m still deciding if whether I’ll take AP Bio next year or my senior year. A big factor is whether taking the class will increase my chances of doing research relate …

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3 years ago
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For those who got into UF 2025

Hi all! I am planning on applying for UF this fall, I'm in the class of 2022. As a preface, CollegeVine says that UF is a safety for me, but my GPA is a bit low, I currently have a 3.5 UW. Anyways, fo …

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3 years ago
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Tips for AP Gov, AP Environmental Science, and AP Calc AB

I have A's in all my classes, but this May I will be taking my first AP exams. Do you guys have any tips for these exams?? Any tips are appreciated!!

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3 years ago
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What are the differences between each Ivy League?

What are the differences between each Ivy League? I know they all have their strengths, but can someone give me a detailed explanation which school is best for which, as well as the strengths, weaknes …

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3 years ago
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GPA for college

So I had issues in my home life from grades 9-10 (not having stable housing, couldn't make it to school, etc) and my grades sucked because of it. I started Junior Year (this year) with a GPA of 2.4375 …

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3 years ago
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Do I need to take physics to go Pre- med?

I understand it would probably be useful since I will take some physics in college but I just wanted to know if it would be necessary at most private schools. (Looking at Duke, Vanderbilt, Northwester …

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Is it worth taking academic physics over the summer if it will allow me to take AP physics senior year?

Physics is a prerequisite for AP Physics C: Mechanics at my school. I'm a sophomore right now and I've been recommended for honors physics next year, but I also want to take AP CSA + AP chem and that …

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