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How can you write a good "why this major essay"?

How do you write a why this major essay for UIUC and Purdue university? This is the prompt: Briefly discuss your reasons for pursuing the major you have selected. (Respond in 250 words or fewer.)

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AP

hi what are some AP s i can study on my own?

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2 years ago
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How can I get scholarships

I am a senior in UAE, I find the colleges are expensive in US

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2 years ago
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Should I apply ED through Questbridge or the Common App?

My top choice is Bowdoin College. I am not a Questbridge Finalist, although I blame my financials because I was way over the income limit. I got accepted for their Explore Bowdoin program, which is a …

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2 years ago
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Should I put a college course I took over summer on my transcript if I got a B?

I took a public health course over summer, and I ended up not having access to it for a really long time due to tech problems, however I had to rush my big case study and ended with a B. I obtain coll …

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2 years ago
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Is it possible for me to get into UNC Chapel Hill?

Hi, im a HS senior and UNC Chapel hill is my dream school basically. I'm currently a straight A student, but i failed most of my classes during my freshman covid year and wasn't eligible for honors cl …

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2 years ago
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Should I submit Q1 Grades

I’m applying to Stanford REA, which has an optional self-report for Q1 grades. Over the last 3 years, I have gotten a 4.0 UW which is shown by my submitted transcript, however this last quarter I got …

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2 years ago
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How can I get more aid?

Hi everyone,

I'm EDing to UPenn, my dream school, and I've come to realize I may not be able to afford it after speaking with my parents. The sticker price for tuition is $89,000, and my parents have …

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2 years ago
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Should I include a passion project still in progress?

I have been working on a magazine and website for my mothers boutique set to launch next year. I am estimating it will bring 20% increase in viewership and was wondering if I should put in my common a …

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2 years ago
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AP Classes taken outside of school/How to report on Common APP.

Hi! I am a current senior who is taking AP Classes outside of school through a service called APEX Learning. I am doing this as my school does not offer an AP Curriculum. These courses are self-paced …

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2 years ago
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AP Scores not listed on common app but want ap credit in college

I forgot to self report my ap scores on the actual common app but I still want credit for the courses and my applications are already in. Is there a possibility for me to send my scores once i am acce …

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2 years ago
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!!!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU APPLYING ED/EA in a few days !!!!!

To all of you applying ED/EA, you are now officially part of the Class of 2028 College Admissions process. You made it.

I wish all the best luck to all of you. I hope you get into your ED or EA school …

 
I think ED/EA admit rates will be lower than last year
53%
 
I think ED/EA admit rates witll be about the same as last year
34%
 
I think ED/EA admit rates will be higher than last year
7%
 
I'm not applying ED/EA anywhere
3%
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2 years ago
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college essay

@Jael_S238

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2 years ago
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How do I write supplemental essays?

Is it supposed to be something similar to my personal statement? In a "show, don't tell" way? Does it need to be creative? Or do I answer it like I would in an English class???

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2 years ago
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Is summer after 11th grade 12th grade summer?

If I did an activity between the 11th and 12th, which summer does that fall under in the common app?

Also, can "Weeks spent per year" be an estimate for how much you'll spend in the future as well? Be …

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2 years ago
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Should I fill my "Courses and Grades" section on the Common App even if my schools doesn't require it?

On the Common App, there is a section titled "Courses and Grades" that I'm not required to fill out for any of my schools. Is it still beneficial for me to complete it anyway? Also, if I choose not to …

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2 years ago
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If I’m submitting SAT scores do I have to send a score report?

Am I supposed to send a score report to everywhere that I’m submitting scores or is the self reported score on the Common App all I need?

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2 years ago
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Will a Drop F look bad to colleges?

Do you think that dropping a class and having a Drop F on my transcript will look bad to colleges and therefore, affect my chances of getting in? I would then take the class online to get a better gra …

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2 years ago
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What's the difference between IB and AP courses?

Which one would you recommend? Why?

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2 years ago
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How do I write common app activities hours that is fluctuating?

If I spent much more on some months than others, how should I write this down?

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