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Precalc over the summer?

Can someone help me find a pre-calc class that I would be able to complete over this coming summer? I am in 10th grade, but I want to take AP calc next year and AP comp sci or stats in 12th grade. Tha …

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How to have and show more academic rigor?

I didn't take any AP classes until my upcoming senior year. I realize that was a mistake and I'm kinda freaking out because I want to go to a prestigious University and I don't want them to look down …

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5 years ago
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Can I get into Glendale community college in Arizona with a GPA of 2.5?

I am a senior and I will graduate this year 2021 and I am having trouble with what to do after high school. I think the best option is to go to a community college for at least 2 years. I am not very …

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5 years ago
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Why were colleges so selective this year?

I'm not a senior yet so I wasn't an applicant this year, but it seems like so many qualified people were rejected, and acceptance rates plummeted. I heard this had something to do with schools being t …

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5 years ago
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Is there a specific format that teacher recommendation letters should follow or can it be any way?

Hello!

I was wondering what I should tell my teachers when asking for recommendation letters. I looked at some college websites, but none of them have a "teacher recommendation letter form" or any guid …

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5 years ago
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Does anyone have recommendations for good virtual one-one SAT tutoring?

High school junior taking SAT test in June.

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Examples of extracurriculars for college (specifically ivy league colleges)

I will be a freshman at high school next year but I really want to be prepared for college. I know that my GPA or my SAT will not be a problem but I have no idea what extracurriculars to do. What type …

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5 years ago
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Would my social media account count as an EC?

Hello!

I currently run an Instagram account spreading awareness for mental health. (Things like quotes and whatever). I currently have just over 1,000 followers and I am wondering if I can use that as …

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5 years ago
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In College Vine I would be class of 2021 or 2022?

Hello! I am an international student who wants to do a gap year of High School in the US and I would start in August 2021. So it would be like a "senior year" but not officially a senior year.

I have …

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5 years ago
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Were you accepted to your top choice college this year?

Were you accepted, rejected, or waitlisted?

 
Yes😁
40%
 
No😩
30%
 
Waitlist😔
30%
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5 years ago
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Class of 2022 (or others), where do you want to go to college?

Hi guys! This is just a discussion for fun, nothing too serious. Tell me about your dream school / why you wanna go there! Other grades can participate too, just wanted to aim this discussion at class …

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5 years ago
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Does anyone have any tips on the best ways to prepare for the SATs?

I'm a current sophomore and I haven't had the opportunity to take the PSATs because of COVID, so I don't really know what to expect. I'm mainly looking for the best ways to study or what areas to focu …

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Can i get into a good college with gpa 3.3 and sat scores 1500+ ?

If yes kindly name some university accepting these.

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What are extracurriculars/volunteering I could take to help my college resume (child-psychology)?

I'm a sophomore in High School and I want to go down the route of child-psychology, but I want to take some extracurriculars and/or volunteering opportunities to help out. Any suggestions?

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5 years ago
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Roommate Selection Process

How is/are your roommate(s) being determined? Either by school policy or by personal choice if applicable.

 
Completely randomly
38%
 
Using roommate matching forms
46%
 
Finding one beforehand
15%
Poll closed13 votes
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5 years ago
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what extracurriculars should i do ?

I want to go to Barnard College but I feel like my extracurriculars are lacking?

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5 years ago
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Should I submit both and ACT and SAT score to colleges when I apply?

Hi! Should I submit an ACT and an SAT score to the University I will apply to? I haven't taken the SAT yet since I'm a sophomore and they didn't allow us to take the PSAT in the fall because of Covid. …

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Mailing professors of Universities

I have heard many people say it is a good idea to contact the professors in your dream University through email and ask them suggestions or questions. What are some of the valid questions, I mean som …

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So I missed the deadline for fall of 2021 freshmen semester when will I be able to submit an admission for 2021/2022

I was trying to go to UNC but then missed the deadline for 2021 for application submissions for fall semester. It ended in February. Is there a way for me to send an application for spring? Or are the …

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