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Hey everyone, I've been looking into universities outside the US as well and UBC caught my eye. Does UBC participate in the Common App, or do I need to use a separate application system to apply?
Hi everyone! So I’m a bit confused about the National Merit Scholarship thing. What score do I need on the PSAT to become a semifinalist? I keep hearing different things. If someone has a definitive a …
Hey guys, I'm filling out my Common App and I'm a bit unsure about the honors section. Do only national awards count, or can I include school-level awards too? How do you decide what makes the cut for …
Quick question, does the 'Courses and Grades' section of the Common App really make a difference? I mean, they already get our transcripts, right? Why do we have to fill this out too?
So, I'm working on my financial aid applications and the Common App at the same time. I'm kinda lost about how to add FAFSA information to my Common App. Can someone guide me through the process or le …
Hey guys, I’m a junior in Texas, and I’m starting to feel the heat of the college application process. I've heard different things from my friends and counselors about whether to use Apply Texas or Co …
I'm starting to get my college applications ready and money's a bit tight. Can someone explain how to apply for a fee waiver on the Common App? Do I need to provide proof of financial need or somethin …
I've been a varsity cheerleader all through high school and I'm kinda stressed about how to convey the commitment and skills it involved on my Common App. Any suggestions on the key points to focus on …
Heard from a friend that you have to answer all the Common App essay questions, but that sounds excessive... Can anyone clarify if that's true or not?
I've put a ton of effort into perfecting my Common App essay and I think it’s ready. Can someone explain the steps to submit the Common App essay? Is there anything specific I should check before I hi …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to get my application materials together and I'm a bit confused about the Common App. Is it exclusively for US students, or can someone living outside the US apply to colleg …
Hey everyone, I'm in the midst of college application season and I was wondering if it's frowned upon to use the same essay for different applications? Or should I be personalizing each essay to the c …
I just logged into my Common App to check my progress and there's this red exclamation mark. What does it mean, and is it something I need to fix ASAP? A little stressed since I thought I was on top o …
Hey folks, I'm kinda confused about what scores we need to aim for the PSAT in order to be in the running for National Merit. Any insights on what range I should be looking at, especially with the com …
Yo, I've been loading up on honors classes and I've done pretty decently. But now I'm facing the Common App and I'm not exactly sure which of my accomplishments qualify as 'academic honors.' Like, wou …
I've finally hit submit on my Common App! What comes next? Should I be on the lookout for confirmation emails, or is there anything else I'm supposed to do now? Just don't want to miss any steps.
Hi all, does anyone know if Iowa State uses the Common App for their admissions process? I’m really trying to cut down on the different systems I have to navigate for college apps.
So, I'm working on my college app and I keep hearing about supplemental essays that I need to write for specific colleges. How exactly do I find these on the Common App? A little bit stressed because …
Looking for advice here: I'm prepping my college apps and want to know how to best describe my experience with Girl Scouts, specifically my Gold Award project. It was a huge part of my high school lif …
So, I've heard a lot about the PSAT and SAT and it's kinda making me anxious. What are the main differences in content between the PSAT and SAT? Should I start prepping differently or will my SAT stud …