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Im a current junior and my GPA is 3.8, but I have little extra circulars and no SAT/ACT yet. I am looking for colleges that have a good biology/biomedical program for bachelors degrees. I am not very …

I only took two language classes, so two credits, but I hear that many schools– like UGA– require you to take three or four language classes.

I am a junior, and honestly, I would much rather not take …

I am usually an A student, but I got a B+ in Chem 1. I am very interested in chemistry, I just wish I was naturally better at it. I took APES this year and am doing well and now I'm trying to pick be …

I'm in the process of applying to Ivy League colleges, and I'm wondering how I can make my application stand out. What are some key tips for crafting a compelling personal essay or statement of purpos …

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My son is currently studying in 11th grade in India - CBSE curriculum. He will finish 11th grade in March 2024. Our family is likely to relocate to Texas on work visa/dependent visa, possibly in th …

I'm not sure if this belongs in Admissions Advice, but I need some advice. I am currently only taking 3 honors classes, and next year (Sophomore year) I'm going to take 3 AP and 2 honors (AP Physics, …

I want to apply a&m to pursue a degree in marketing, do you think I have a chance?

I've been working for TikTok as a Digital Marketer since I was 15, which means I made advertisements for large compani …

Hey everyone,

I am a high school sophomore and interested in pursuing journalism or marketing as my college major and was wondering where I can find good internships for the summer

Also, any other help …

My SAT result has been delayed for about 6 weeks now and to say the least i am livid.The college board hasnt even told me why.Please can some one give me advice?

I am an American citizen living in India, I am going into my senior year, and these are my ECs:

1. Learned Indian Classical Dance for 10 years and have recieved several certificates including one for d …

I’m a junior and currently struggling to figure out what teachers to ask for recommendations. I’m quiet in class but do well and I’m respectful but the teachers don’t really know me which I’ve heard c …

My kid transferred from IB to US high school system in grade 11. We shifted countries from Europe to Texas, US. The high school did not recognize all her grade 9&10 courses as honors or AP, though the …

I’m a ninth grader that just finished my first semester of HS. I have a gpa of 3.7 (I had a 3.5 gpa because of classes that I took in MS that I didn’t understand the gravity of) but I plan to get it u …

Hello, I am a freshman hoping to attend my dream school, Cornell.

Since middle school, I've been in top classes and got straight A's throughout the three years. With high confidence, I thought it would …

I am an American citizen living in India, I am going into my senior year, and these are my ECs:

1. Learned Indian Classical Dance for 10 years and have recieved several certificates including one for d …

I know a couple of programming languages such as Python and Java and say I am intermediate at both. I am new to the field of data science and everything that comes with it (AI and ML) and am looking t …

Hi, Im a sophomore in high school, and I'm looking into the biology/biomedical/pre-med side for college.

Recently I got an opportunity to work as a dental hygienist at my mom's workplace, could this b …

My mom attended Cornell as an undergraduate, and since I'm now applying to college, I just want to know my chances of getting in. I have about a 3.91 GPA(9th: 3.76, 10th: 3.95, 11th:4.0), 1460 SAT, (1 …

My GPA is 2.0 but my SAT exam is 1500 points. I want to study architecture at the University of Manchester. Do you think my SAT score will compensate for my GPA? Also, what should I do to get accepted …

I don't like to read, but I get an A/B in English. Which should I take next year as a Junior to make me a competitive candidate when applying to colleges? Ap Lang/Lit or College Eng-(I'd get colleg …