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I'm not sure whether I should submit my application EA or RD for a school. One main reason being my mid year report where schools see my 1st semester grades. Some school, just my 3 year academic recor …

How to look for trustworthy activities out of school that can help with me getting into my dream college?

What are some valuable summer program from some of the top schools and when do they start accep …

When is the usual date?

I'm trying for Science Olympiad and I was wondering which events would look best for colleges. Some background information is that I want to go into the medical field (physician or physician assistant …

I'm starting my sophomore year of high school in a couple of days. I enrolled in Math Analysis Honors and Artist Orchestra Honors for this year. However, the Math Analysis class takes place during the …

Since when i was a kid i loved cars, that makes me want to study mechanical engineering. But my dad thinks that in the nearest feature mechanical engineers will be rendered useless and he wants me to …

I am planning to write about my experience visiting my cousins in my native country and noticing how community oriented they are. I plan to write about how I realize they are more selfless than me by …

So my school district doesn't offer honors or IB, only regular classes and AP's and very limited college courses through the local state university (Portland State. I took 3 AP's as a junior but I fai …

I am taking a fine arts class this year, Jewelry and Metals, and I really only took it for fun. However, after these first few days, I am not sure if it is really going to be all that enjoyable. In fa …

i want to major in astronomy/astrophysics/aerospace engineering but the majority of my extracurriculars fall around politics/ government/community service, i would be happy double majoring in internat …

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So I just learned that what used to be AP/IB phycology is now just IB phycology, I was gonna take the course for AP credit but I guess I can’t now, any tips or advice? Kinda bad but I guess it is what …

i have good gpa sat scores but my extracurriculars are weak so would like to strengthen it

Is it true that when it comes to UC schools, they won't check your extracurricular activities and essays if your Gpa and test scores do not pass the threshold they have?

I'm not sure how I should feel about my chances of admission for The Ohio State University. I feel like I should get in but some areas, such as my ACT, need a lot more improvement for me to feel confi …

I understand that qualifying for the USAMO has much more prestige, but I am a rising senior who has yet to participate in math competitions. Even if I reached the USAMO, I would not find out until aft …

What's like a good example of a EC spike like what does it have to include to be classified as a spike.

I want to be a business major but my grades/ test scores are middle of the road (3.6 weighted) does the community recommend to apply directly to the business schools OR apply general and then work on …

Sophomore

Wants to study at an Ivy League School

Loves chemistry and wants to work in that field

So at first I wanted to go to law school but the expense and difficulty in case I wanted to travel or move to another country made it a less ideal option for me, so I'm currently opting for my backup …