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I’m applying to UNC Early Action as an out-of-state student, and I’m running short on time. Right now, I’m prioritizing shortening my personal statement and finishing the second required supplement.

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I took the test online on a school day in April 9, 2026, and on MyACT doesn't show my report just the total when I looked at schools with a min to max accepted ACT Score on plans and explore schools I …

Hi! I’m a Nigerian student applying ED1 to NYU Abu Dhabi for Computer Science, with a particular interest in AI/ML. I’d really appreciate feedback on how my application comes across, especially from c …

I’m applying to U.S. universities for Fall 2027 and I’m starting to get a little worried that I might be aiming too high. I’d really appreciate an honest assessment — especially from people familiar w …

I'm a rising junior and I've done 2 AP's (one still in progress). Next year will be my "spike year" with 6 AP's. By the time I graduate, I will have 13 APs. I planned this out thinking of my future as …

I am sharing a resource from Ask Ayurveda, the project I work with, and curious how people here handle breaks during application season. Does putting a stop time on essay edits actually stick, or do y …

We’ve all been there: the syllabus feels completely covered, but that lingering doubt remains- am I actually ready for the real exam? Let’s be honest, just completing Microsoft Learn modules or readin …

Hi. I am Arshia from India, currently in 12th grade. Here in India, we don't have many opportunities for schools to provide AP classes and all. I don't have any extracurriculars, and I am thinking of …

Colleges i wanthas very low chance for me like 1% only

Hi, I am currently a sophomore. And I'm trying to get a head start on strengthening my application. I would really appreciate it if anyone has any advice for me.

Here are some of my stats:

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Hi everyone!

I’m a 15‑year‑old junior, and even though it’s still early in the year, I’m already thinking a lot about my chances at schools like U‑Mich, Caltech, Cornell, and a few others. I’m planning …

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I'm a rising sophomore in Wisconsin, and next spring I plan to get my Nurses Assistant License (CNA). I'm interested in being a nursing major in college, but I also want to go to medical school for pe …

I'm a rising junior in high school (In State & County) with a 3.714 UW GPA and a 3.941 W GPA. I'm very interested in becoming a cloud engineer, and getting a bachelors at a good school is one of the t …

I have a question about college applications. If I complete an online course by auditing it (without earning the official certificate), can I still list it on my application as a completed course, or …

Hello, all. I skipped a grade in elementary school. Thus, I spent middle school one year younger than the other students in my grade. I completed freshman year of high school with a 4.0 UW, 4.14 W, ta …

I am currently going into my senior year of highschool here in tennessee and I just want to hear other peoples experiences with getting into (or not getting into) UTK's nursing program. I have a prett …

International student advice

Hi, if anyone would be able to review my profile that would be amazing. I am an international student and only last year begun looking at US universities, but am now set on …

I’m a rising senior and I plan on going to college in state. My current college list consists of Cal States, UCs, and one community college. What I was wondering though is which CSUs have a high perce …

I am struggling badly with the common app essay. Could you tell me if starting out like "all my life i've been a performer" and how me doing theatre and choir made it hard for to find who I was until …