Admissions Advice

Would it look bad to replace a history class with an AP science class?

I’m considering not taking AP US Hist and instead switching it for AP Bio, but this would mean I’d only have 3 history classes.

I want to Major in either comp sci, or something related to biology ...

Is my college admissions profile strong enough?

Is the Collegevine chancing calculator really accurate?

Hello! I have only recently started using the website and was shocked when the calculator claimed I had a 66-78% chance of getting into UCLA when the university has a 15% acceptance rate. I know that ...

Whittier College

So, I am a junior in NJ, and I have been wanting to move to CA for a while, and I came across Whitter College, but I can't really find any information about it. Is it a good school? Is it worth going ...

Looking for list of schools that provide merit aid for students in the 3.7 GPA range.Any suggestions will be appreciated

Not looking for Southern schools. Like change of seasons (snow).

Academic Resume

How long should an academic resume be for a high school using it to apply to colleges? Also, if I had a passion/hobby since age 4 of Musical Theater and performing arts(sing/act/dance), however do not...

If I want to get into a top university, what extracurriculars do you recommend?

Just as an FYI, I would never participate in a long-term extracurricular for the soul purpose of getting into a good college. However, recently I have been completely lacking ideas for extracurricular...

Cybersecrity certificate in highschool

Im thinking of doing a cybersecurity course right now (junior) and if i get the certificate does this look really good on my application

why does it say that a college is a reach if it shows my chance as a 5%?

On the addmissions calculator for a college it says i have a 5% chance but it says it is a reach what does this mean?

2 yrs vs 3 yrs of history classes (HS).

Would it be detrimental to my application if I took only 2 years of social sciences instead of 3 for top schools? I'm not planning on majoring on anything related to political sciences or history, and...

What are strong extracurriculars for a prospective international relations major?

I'm a junior in high school and am considering majoring in I.R. with a specialization in humanitarianism and/or sustainable business, and am trying to find related extracurricular opportunities (I've ...

What sort of GPA are top tier colleges like NYU, UVA, or Duke looking for?

I am a junior currently and I have a relatively low GPA for some top tier schools because I had a very low GPA sophmore year. However, I think I have a good GPA for this year, but I am concerned that ...

does this summer program count?

I was accepted into a ballet summer intensive this year. I would be going for five weeks. Ballet is one of my hobbies I have been doing for five years, so I want to show that I am committed to doing i...

Summer research programs

How competitive are the stem research summer programs? What stats and EC’s do they look for?

Would a paid internship still look good on a college application if it is in your mom's company?

Hello! I am on the edge of putting a paid internship I took part in into my college application, but hesitate as it may look bad if it is from my mom's company. This was a three-year long program with...

Essay writing for summer school program for stanford

The topic is why am I interested in the courses I am applying.

The course is maths circle and game design

Will taking electives that do not correlate with one another effect my chances at a top school?

I'm in 10th grade, and I wanted to try out more classes for my electives rather than just stick to one elective program and I worry it will ruin my chances

Studying Physics or Biology at North Central College

Is it really worth it to pursue a BS degree in Physics or Biology at North Central College, IL? I've a plan to go to Grad school and so wanna be sure before taking this giant step. And the costs of NC...

Does taking AP Computer science Principles and taking a coding class offered by external school look good for CS MAJOR

I want to pursue a career in cybersecurity so im taking AP computer science principles and a 2 year coding class offered outside school (but still linked to my school). Does this look good if i want t...

How easy to enrolled Rice University

I have 4 Gpa n i am preparing for sat but my school not offering Ap class how I can enrolled in Rice university ?can you help me ?