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Will Independent Studies Affect Peoples Chances?

Hello everyone!

I was considering doing independent studies this year because the coronavirus is skyrocketing in my area, but I heard that colleges frown upon students who take it. Do colleges look at students who take independent studies as "less qualified" when you apply?

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@AprilMay3 years ago

Hey! Can you explain more about your Independent Studies?

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3 years ago

What does independent study consist of in your case? We need more details in order to know how it might be viewed by colleges

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