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Should I try to explain my networking skills in the Additional Information section of the Common App?

I took an extra class at a local university (MIT) and asked the teacher/ grad student to come to my high school club and present his background and the work he has done at the university. I also was a …

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What are some reliable websites to convert percentage into GPA?

So I am a Canadian student interested in applying to some American universities. I am a US Citizen, so I don't think I would be considered international for most schools. When I try to convert my perc …

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Should I submit my SAT score to the University of Minnesota?

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How to improve my portfolio as a foreign language major?

I am a high school student in an underfunded school. I will only have the ability to take two years of Foreign Language. How can I show colleges I know multiple languages? How can I strengthen my appl …

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Accidentally choose to consider my sat scores

I didn't know that we should submit our general scores when we choose to consider our sat/act scores.

I chose YES because of the subject tests. Would that make a problem if I don't self-report or send …

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As a transfer student, should I add high school activites unrelated to my enduring passions to my applications?

I'm a transfer student, and I have 7 activities I feel are pretty strong for my transfer application, all from after high school graduation. All these activities fit into a couple common themes that a …

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My common app wouldn't submit, what should I do?

I recently just finished an application for a college. However, when I went to submit it, the common app kept saying there is a problem with the initial processing of my application. Because of this, …

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After acceptance

Hi this is kind of a very dumb question to ask however, I included a college course as planned on my UC app but ended up failing the course in my senior semester due to poor health. Will a university …

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I need to get in touch with a current College of Wooster student.

Is there anyone who is a current student at the College of Wooster?

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I am applyin to Harvard 7 week as an sophomore. Will it affect my chances if I reply with a children's show as my answer

Reflect on a book you have read or a film you have seen where you strongly related to a character. State and describe the character, their traits and significance, and how they personify you.

I am plan …

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How should I utilize my additional information essay option in the common app?

I worked in a family restaurant for ten years now. Because of this, I haven't done many notable extracurriculars. Should I write about this in my additional information slot? If so, should I write it …

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What to write about fro UChicago essay

I've only just started on my UChicago supplemental essay and am confused about what to write. Would it be better to pick one of the prompts offered or write about my own prompt? Furthermore, how shoul …

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Picking a category in EC section?

I was accepted into a highly competitive program that trained me how to become a private pilot. I am trying to add this to my chancing profile but I don't really know what category to put it in. Any s …

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Deferred from Bowdoin College: what are my chances of acceptance now?

I was deferred from Bowdoin College, but I can't find anywhere how many people they typically defer/ what my chance of acceptance is as a deferred applicant. Does anyone have an idea?

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Do you have cost estimating tool or profile assessment for international students?

Hi, I am from India and I am applying to USA colleges as an international student. I am unable to complete my basic profile as it seems to be only for American students. How do I create a profile by s …

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What are some of the extracurricular activities to get the Lester B. Pearson scholarship in University of Toronto?

My grades in school is pretty great. I have received 95%+ in my recent examinations. Please suggest some exceptional extra curricular activities to build up my resume.

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What are the Chapman interview questions?

I have my virtual Chapman fellow interview in 10 days. Is there anyone that has already been interviewed by Chapman care to share what the questions were? I want to prepare myself. Thank you!

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Any extracurricular ideas for a wannabe lawyer/political science major?

Hello! I am currently a junior in high school and I have come to the scary realization that my extracurriculars are basic and boring. I am really interested in politics and government and possibly goi …

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Success stories or good chance of getting accepted into UC's (UCI, UCR, UCLA, UCSB, UCSD)?

I'm currently a junior and getting a head start on researching universities to apply to in the fall of my senior year. I live in California and I really want to be able to attend these UC schools (my …

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How will legacy affect my application?

Hello! I am currently a junior in high school with average stats and extracurricular activities (I'm working on that). I am currently studying for the ACT in hopes of getting a 30+ and I am looking to …

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