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i know that high school in america is 4 years long so students submit for their cumulative gpa the last 3 years (freshman , sophomore , junior) and i'm asking since in my counry it is only 3 years lon …

I heard the essay opens on August 1 but I still can’t find it.

Okay my school says you only need three years of Math and Science. But I want to be a business major, and my counselor says that I could take Advanced Algebra and Statistics or Pre Calc. But the probl …

Editing my Essay

GPA- 3.85

ACT- 35

Volunteer hours at hospitals and physician shadow - over 300

some virtual showing

National Merit Semifinalist

member of the school football team

Fundraising events for Covid 19 Vaccinins, …

Hello.

I'm Korean high school senior considering applying at some schools at US.

Every public high schools in Korea does not offer any AP/IB and honors classes.

There's something similar, called "Career …

Hello.

I've attended Locally held activities called "Dream University". Each schools invite College professors or TA to give somewhat college level experience to students.

Students who want to hear thos …

I am an international student from Mexico and my current HS does not offer any of those classes.

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Do you guys think it would be fine to use the same essay you did for Common App on Coalition by selecting Colation's "Submit an essay on a topic of your choice?" I'm really happy with my Common App es …

Recently, I decided to make a passion project selling old clothes/original designs on the app Poshmark where profits go to environmental charities and causes, ex earth justice. Does anyone have any ad …

I am starting high school this fall and started volunteering this summer but I can't find many good programs for a business/finance major (my intended major). I know volunteering in areas of interest …

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For US college admissions (especially for more competitive or elite colleges), does it matter whether your spike is based on your academic interests and what you plan to major in? Or is it better for …

I’m an international student. I want to participate in academic competitions next year (10th grade), however, my school has no competition teams, so I was wondering if anyone could recommend me any ma …

Hi everyone! I'm a rising senior and a part of class of 2022. It's kind of bizarre to think that we will be heading to college in one year. No, I seriously can't even wrap my head around the fact that …

So this year, the only math classes that were available for sophomores were up to Precalculus(19 week). I didn't have enough room in my schedule and had to take just Geometry honors and Algebra 2 hono …