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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Which colleges are best for finance?

Hi! I am considering colleges right now but I'm not sure which ones will help me best land a job in investment banking. Any advice helps. Thank you!

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Business Majors

If any, what are Business majors like at UPenn?

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How should I calculate my GPA?

Gpa at my high school is calculated differently than the standard GPA. For example, A- at my school is 3.667 instead of the standard 3.7. Because of this, my GPA is lower than what it will be if I ca …

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Do you have a higher chance at being accepted into a college by submitting the ACT/SAT if that school is test-optional?

If a school is test-optional, would they consider your application more if you send a good test score anyway? Is it a good idea to send a score to a test-optional college?

Thank you for reading!

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Am I considered a first-generation college student?

My mom has her bachelor's degree but my dad only has his GED. I would be considered a first-generation college student only on my dad's side. Do I still mark "first-generation" on my college applicati …

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Courses

What courses should i have to study enjineering in harvard? Alsa what are the math courses in harvard?

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Details of studying engineering in harvard

I am Egyptian in thanaweya 'amma i hope to stydy enjineering in Cairo university but i want to know if i didn't get the desired gpa how can i study in harvard america the details and fees and everythi …

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Debate in STEM major

Does anyone know if participating in Speech and Debate increases your chances of admissions, even when you are going into a STEM major? I know excelling in that extracurricular is very important, but …

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Denied at Safety Schools, Waitlisted at A Reach

Hi!

I have browsed through a few websites for this but wanted an informed perspective about my personal situation.

I am a senior from India applying as an international student that is in need of financ …

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Im in AE (Between H and CP) spanish for high school and I am really good at it but is it too late to move up to Honors f

I'm a sophomore and going into my junior year of high school.

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What does this question mean? "How many classes do you plan to complete by the end of senior year (12th grade)?"

I'm a bit confused. I can only take six courses in IB, but for some schools, it says that my coursework needs some improvement. What does this mean? How can I improve?

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