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22 days ago
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BS/MD vs. Premed

Hi! I've recently been accepted to Indiana University Indianapolis and its new BS/MD program. This is the first year they are offering the program and have accepted 20 students out of 120+ applicants. …

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22 days ago
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How do I answer SAT/ACT scores if I only took TSI

I took TSI and passed English and Math during HS.

I am applying for scholarships and they only ask for SAT/ACT scores.

Is there a way to answer TSI score in place of SAT/ACT scores?

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22 days ago
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How do I get better extracurriculars while playing sports and taking a lot of AP classes

Im a sophmore right now, planning on taking 5 AP classes next year as a junior

AP Lang

AP Pre Calc

AP Seminar

APUSH

AP Physics

I play Varsity soccer for my school in the fall and then club soccer in the sp …

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23 days ago
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What do I do in my situation?

I have had a rough time so far in high school, as I am very stressed and busy with family matters. I am looking to be a computer science major, and I do well in those classes, but my GPA is rather low …

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23 days ago
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Whats better? A double major, dual degree or a Major/minor

Hello!

I'm currently planning to go into the career path of Computer Science and Economics, and i wasn't sure if i should double major/ dual degree/ or have a major and minor. Please let me know your o …

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23 days ago
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minimum day schedule for senior year

Hello! I am a junior currently trying to figure out my senior year schedule. I was wondering if taking minimum day spring semester senior year would look bad on my transcript. So far, I am planning on …

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23 days ago
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Is there a specific path I have to go through to become a lawyer?

I am a highschool junior planning on becoming a lawyer in the future. I am wondering on what I should do with college to become a lawyer? What should I look for in a college to achieve that career pat …

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24 days ago
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Are leadership positions REALLY that important? (for top schools)

I was wondering how important leadership positions are in the college application process. I was thinking of running for the treasurer of my grade, but now I'm wondering if it will even help me. Would …

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24 days ago
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If I were to the win the International Economics Olympiad, which tier would it fall under? 1a-1b-1c-2a-2b-2c etc

Same question for Canadian Economics Challenge, World Economics Cup, Harvard Pre-Collegiate Economics Challenge

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24 days ago
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Honors Biology or Biomedical Biology?

I am a freshman in high school aiming for top schools in psychology and am hoping to become a psychiatrist.

This is where my dilemma comes in. My school does not offer AP courses (though I’ll still re …

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24 days ago
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can i still enroll as a sophomore

heyo

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25 days ago
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Does going from an AP class back to honors look bad on applications?

For example, if you go from taking AP English Language sophomore year back down to an honors english class junior year, will that look bad on applications? Or would it be fine as long as the total num …

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25 days ago
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UpcomingJuniour: Need Help Choosing Courses for Next Yr

Hi guys, I'm pretty new to the college admissions process and what colleges find apeealing, so I thought I could receive your guys help. I need help choosing courses for next yr and while I know it is …

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26 days ago
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Does taking ap science classes junior and sophomore year, but not senior year, look bad for engineering college apps

Hello! I’m a sophomore in high school, and I fought to be the only sophomore ever allowed to take AP science in my school ( AP Environmental Science). However, this class switches with AP Bio each yea …

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26 days ago
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Is early college worth it?

I am currently a 9th grader enrolled in a public high school. I am possibly looking to attend Bard Academy at Simon's Rock next year for 10th grade and then join their early college program. If I deci …

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26 days ago
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Taking AP Stats after NC Integrated Math 3

My daughter wants to take AP Stats in 10th grade. She is in NC Integrated Math 3 now as a freshman, earning an A. She's very good at math, also English and writing, which I hear is helpful. Would l …

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26 days ago
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Good Colleges for Dietitians

hi! so im a sophomore and im currently hoping to be a pediatric dietitian. i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for colleges or programs that would be good for me to look into!

thanks! :)

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27 days ago
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Appeal letter format and strong evidence

Hi,

I am a parent of a student in senior yr who applied for almost 16 colleges and waiting for decisions from a lot of them as part of Regular Decision process. My question is 2 fold:

1. With the recent …

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27 days ago
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Good ECs/programs for a junior looking to study Engineering/Physics in college?

I am currently a junior in the Mid-Atlantic region. I want to study engineering and/or physics in college, but I don't have any ECs or programs. Does anyone have any recommendations for summer or scho …

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28 days ago
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How to prepare for college

I am a junior in high school with no AP credits I have 2 extracurriculars from Sophmore year and I’m currently taking dual enrollment at a college. I feel unprepared for college I have no idea what co …

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