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Hi! I'm an international student from Turkey. When I'm filling my CommonApp I saw a section about Coursework. However, I'm not sure if there is an equivalent version. Thus, I wish to know what is cour …

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I'm a Ugandan kid. And I'm kind of figuring everything out on my own. No school counsellors. No experienced friends. Nothing. We don't even have a crummy GPA scale. We do everything in terms …

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I am currently an incoming sophomore who knows very little about the college application process and what they would like to pursue career wise. I still have two years left, but if I were to ap …

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- In a BSMA academy

- Cpr

- AED

- pathway to medice meeting

- key club

- in various club

how do I show interest in a college ik that is a factor they look at and how do they identify I showed interest in about there school

I live in Las Vegas, but my dream is to go to BU. I don't have the most outstanding stats, and it is a hard reach. It is so expensive as well. Should I just try to go to Reno, so I can get in-state tu …

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I am pursuing a 3-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Computer Science. Am I eligible to transfer to a US university (4-year degree program) in my sophomore year?

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I'm a 9th grader studying in CBSE-affiliated school and i later plan on taking IBDP. I'm reaching out to you guys because I need suggestion on whether I should take AP tests or not …

Hi! I am an international student who NEEDS aid. My GPA is 98+ out of 100. I plan to apply as an English major. Please tell me if my ECs are competitive enough.

1. A local small publishing house publis …

I want to apply to Amherst college (My hard reach school) and they only accept TOELF or IELTS scores. Alternatively, I can submit proof that I have attended my last four years of high school in a scho …

I have a 3.9 GPA and have taken some College level classes along with some AP classes but I'm not sure what extracurriculars I should do to get into The University of Washington Computer Science progr …

Hello, so there are multiple colleges I am interested in that are partners with Questbridge. I have a 4.0, 5 APs by the end of senior year, and numerous awards, something that you might see in a typic …

Hello. I know we have a SAT live stream today but unfortunately I won't be able to attend it due to time zone differences.

I have been giving mock tests of SAT and I'm getting 800 in Math consistently …

My current class rank is 37 out of 592. Previously it was 44 out of 998 but people left my school. What is yours if you know it and do are you happy with it? I think most schools are about 50-50 on if …

Is writing about being an indigenous in your country too cliche and common. Like writing about the problems I faced as being both minority and an indigenous.

Hello, I am an upcoming junior (Class of 2023). Does anyone have advice on what I should have completed before applying to early action for Harvard? I have been keeping a checklist on what I should do …

I am a rising senior and I am considering running in college as a student athlete. I don't really have a great understanding of how recruiting works and would love a little guidance. I know that I hav …

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This is for my son Hari's University admission. We all are Canadians currently residing under TN Visa (Employment-based) since 2018. My son is attending his high school in NC since 2019. We are won …

What are the main dual credit classes I should be taking in high school?

Hi! UChicago is my dream school. I am just confused about when I should apply. Which is better among ED1, ED2, and EA?