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should we let colleges know our daughter's rank has improved from 11 to number 5?

I am a 9th grader and have determined a bachelor's degree is my goal. My main question is how should I prepare for college in terms of applying, GPA, financial support, and preparation for college. T …

I participated in a study abroad program in Sevilla, Spain for my first semester of Junior year this year (September 12th to January 21st). While filling out my profile, I could not find a specific ca …

I am traveling to China during my entire summer break to be with my family. Many of my teachers and friends have advised me to do something special while overseas to stand out in the college admission …

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I'm a sophomore and I have already registered for my junior year classes. However, I'm now starting to think if I should include an English class in my schedule. We need to complete three Engli …

I am a freshman in hish school but the school year is basically over and my stats so far aren't good. I have a 3.6 GPA, (No SAT/ACT), and no extracurriculars whatsoever. Later this year I turn 15 and …

I saw that on the website it said that NYU will test-optional policy for the 2023-2024 application cycle, does that include those applying to NYU in 2024 or not? As someone thinking of applying in the …

I’m currently a sophomore with a 3.4 average. It’s lower than I’d like but I missed a significant portion of my freshman year due to health issues and surgeries and my schools handling of my absence w …

My school doesn't offer AP or honors courses, and because of that, I'm at a disadvantage compared to other applicants. Are there outside programs I can try to do? Or will colleges understand that my s …

i have a 3.6 gpa unweighted and at the moment i don't take any ap or ib classes or honors and i was wondering what i should do to be able to safely get in

I am a Junior in high school and I am stressed about colleges. I have a 3.7 gpa unweighted which is bad for more selective schools. I have taken most of the rigorous courses except Chem honors during …

I am going to be graduating a year early (Class of 2025 instead of 2026). I would say my stats are pretty good right now except my extra curriculars (3.9 GPA, 1480 SAT, 33 ACT will be taking the tests …

I'm a homeschooled sophomore. I have a 3.98gpa and have a ton of volunteer hours and opportunities around me (which I rly enjoy €) but l've been having some difficulties finding extracurriculars. I'm …

My child has got admission into the below colleges. She is planning to pursue BioMedical Engineering Major for her undergraduate. Below are the college options:

UNC Chapel Hill (4 years tution waived)

N …

I'm currently a junior, and I will be ending this year with four Bs on my transcript. I had a B- freshman year in Honors Algebra 2 (highest math course for a 9th grader at my school), a B+ in both Ho …

I've applied to both Summer Science Program (SSP) and the Tennessee Governor's School for Science and Engineering (I live in TN). I've already been accepted to Governor's School. I anticipate hearin …

I am currently a sophomore and would appreciate any advice relating to taking the ACT. I took the practice ACT through my school last fall and received a 29 with no preparation. I am considering takin …

I am planning to major in physics and really like condensed matter physics. UIUC is going to be quite expensive for me as I am a Michigan resident. I would like to go to UMICH but I am not sure whethe …

I'm currently a Freshman, and I'm taking 3 honors classes (geometry, bio, ela). Next year I have signed up to take 4 APs (Physics 1, Precalc, Stats, World History) which I'm just now thinking might be …

I've applied to transfer to another 4 year college for a business degree focused on finance. I participated in a workshop that earned me career credentials related to investment banking skills. The cr …