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hey yall, i'm a rising senior and i'm also an international student. i will finish all my standardized testing by this summer and I'm looking for ways to improve my Ecs.

or maybe I should focus more o …

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How can I stan out in my school, because a lot of students there has the same passion as me. I passionate about going into the med field but my school focuses on the med field, so how do I stand out w …

Hey guys, I was looking up colleges with Genetics majors and found that the University of Chicago offers a Biology major, with a specialization in Genetics. Being an international student, I'm confuse …

As an international student, I’m not eligible for a National Merit Scholarship. Is there any other reason why I should take the PSAT? What are other ways I can find scholarship opportunities?

I’m a high school junior interested in getting a medical or biology related internship (doesn’t have to be paid). I would love if it were in person, but I know this might be difficult because of Covid …

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This question is honestly pretty broad, but I was wondering how exactly do those two types of universities compare in terms of pre-med programs, environment, tuition, and housing.

Also! If you are a …

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Recently, I got admitted to the LaunchX Summer Program. Is this program worth the $6000 and will it boost my admission chances in prestigious colleges?

Thank you so much!

Hello all,

My unweighted GPA is 3.84, with a huge upward trend (3.97 over the last 2 years). I have taken the hardest courses possible. I am concerned, however, because I have read that the top Ivies d …

Im looking for a more collaborative-based environment in terms of classes, studying, and academics within the Ivy league. Does anyone know (aside from Brown...) the most collaborative and most competi …

I used to be a straight A student and had 3.9 GPA. Because of covid, my grades dropped. I'm wondering what the best advice for me would be moving forward? I'm not expecting to get into an extremely pr …

What are some colleges/universities that are permanently test-optional that are public?

My gpa is around 3.89 weighted. 3.7 unweighted

Sat score - 1350

Good extracurriculars such as Varsity tennis, founder of a club, Deca, Investors club ,Hosa, Tennis coach

What are some business schools …

I struggled with my mental health throughout high school and at one point, I was just putting out work. As long as it wasn't a F, I was okay so my my GPA isn't the best unfortunately. In 11th grade, I …

I really want to study abroad but I'm poor and I can't afford it plus i don't have Sat or Act or any English proficiency test because I am in public Egyptian schools and they are pretty expensive. Is …

Hello! I'm currently doing research and I'd like to apply to some pre-college programs next year! So far, I've been getting various recommendations to apply to Questbridge College Prep Scholars and LE …

I have noticed a lot of people given up because they failed in exam. Why shouldn't they learn how to try harder and challenge themselves to be the best and not feel discouraged. How do you guys feel a …

I am very interested in Boston University and UPENN, but my gpa is a 3.4. Math caused my gpa to go down a hefty amount, but writing is my best subject. Are there any other tips for getting in with a l …

so a few things.

1. i haven't learned much all year since i’ve been doing online school because of corona.

2. the major i’m planning to do doesn’t necessarily give college credit for this exam based on …

I want to be a certified registered nurse anesthetist. I just don't know if the college I want to go to has classes that help with that.