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I saw this college was not listed on collegevine's schools list, so I wanted to know if anyone knew anything about this college. Seemed quite interesting, since I'm interested in cs, but I couldn't fi …

I'm making an herbarium as an EC.

It's a collection of dried, described and documented plants.

How many should I collected for this to be considered Tier 1 or Tier 2?

So, I think that it would be most appropriate to start with the situation that I have been trying to figure out.

I have technically never been in high school. I was supposed to be part of class of 202 …

Some are my guesses for now but I'll update this every couple of days until the list is as complete as possible. The key takeaway is that there is still a huge amount of downward pressure on acceptanc …

I'm having a dilemma.

I am someone who loves space and the universe, I also do a lot to learn about it, so naturally, I gravitate towards two majors: Aerospace Engineering and Planetary Sciences (I wa …

Hi, I took a course from UC Scout last summer but didn't do well in it. If I don't report my transcripts to my school is that okay to do so? And will colleges ever find out about that course that I to …

I got in and am doing some courses for computer science. I just want to know if it would make me stand out to an ivy league.

I am a Junior in high school and I'm just not sure how to even begin my college essay. I want it to be something that stands out and I'm just unsure how to come up with an idea that isn't bland or bor …

Hi, I'm currently a junior in high school right now and I'm hoping to apply to UNC-Chapel Hill. Throughout high school, I've taken almost all honors courses and have a 4.45 weighted GPA (4.0 unweighte …

I have been trying to plan what classes to take my junior year and I really want to take AP Psych but I'm not sure if I should take regular psych first? I am aware that by taking psych first it will g …

So I'm in the last quarter of my Junior year, and I want to start my personal essay but I don't know how. Can you guys give me ideas?

Every cycle I take an educated guess at what the Ivy League acceptance rates will be. Based on the ED and REA rates my 2023 IVY DAY Spring edition predicts the following rates.

Cornell - 7.00% versus 7 …

i have already submitted my application, I still have a few missing pieces but yeah. Could you please help me to reach unm’s Geo, I really want them to read my email.

Thank you.

I am currently a junior in high school and I have a 3.69 GPA, how do I bring it to a 3.8 or higher for college admissions next year? I can do dual enrollment during the summer if it means getting it h …

I am a sophomore interested in majoring in biomedical engineering at college. My hobbies include visual art, reading, and baking - none of which have to do with Biomed. eng. I am in NAHS and Diversity …

I got accepted to this program, they awarded me a 10% scholarship.

I won a National American Voices Award for Scholastic Art & Writing. I am also invited to the National Events Week celebration, which I have registered for.

The Scholastic website says that students wh …

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If someone has taken many AP classes but chooses not to submit their AP scores, is it less likely for them to be considered for an Ivy League school?

I am a Junior in high school. I am very creative, I like cooking & reading & playing video games. I am in the Women in Literature Club and Creative Writing Club at my school, and I am doing an interns …