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I'm filling in self-report sections for college admissions. I have taken many honors and some AP classes. But since my school is very small some subjects don't offer honors. For example, visual art, s …

I'm filling in self-report sections for college admissions. I have taken many honors and some AP classes. But since my school is very small some subjects don't offer honors. For example, visual art, s …

I would like to do marketing in the future however I heard that both marshall and anneberg have marketing courses. For someone who would like to pursue marketing in the future, which is better marshal …

Hello! I was just using the beta essay reviewer (Ivy) when I received a notice that I had reached the conversation limit. I refreshed my tab and could no longer find the conversation or the Ivy button …

Hello! I had a question. Some colleges in Common Ask ask specific questions for family, such as if your siblings are applying to the same College. I was wondering, if I filled out this information sta …

i am applying to emerson college and i think i have a pretty good chance of getting in. i want to major in maybe media arts production with a focus in television writing/producing. i want to write for …

Rice is obviously a fantastic college with great academics, which is always good for me. I'm interested in neuroscience. Another I think unique thing about Rice is that even though it's private and to …

How do you write a why this major essay for UIUC and Purdue university? This is the prompt: Briefly discuss your reasons for pursuing the major you have selected. (Respond in 250 words or fewer.)

hi what are some AP s i can study on my own?

I am a senior in UAE, I find the colleges are expensive in US

My top choice is Bowdoin College. I am not a Questbridge Finalist, although I blame my financials because I was way over the income limit. I got accepted for their Explore Bowdoin program, which is a …

I took a public health course over summer, and I ended up not having access to it for a really long time due to tech problems, however I had to rush my big case study and ended with a B. I obtain coll …

Hi, im a HS senior and UNC Chapel hill is my dream school basically. I'm currently a straight A student, but i failed most of my classes during my freshman covid year and wasn't eligible for honors cl …

I’m applying to Stanford REA, which has an optional self-report for Q1 grades. Over the last 3 years, I have gotten a 4.0 UW which is shown by my submitted transcript, however this last quarter I got …

Hi everyone,

I'm EDing to UPenn, my dream school, and I've come to realize I may not be able to afford it after speaking with my parents. The sticker price for tuition is $89,000, and my parents have …

I have been working on a magazine and website for my mothers boutique set to launch next year. I am estimating it will bring 20% increase in viewership and was wondering if I should put in my common a …

Hi! I am a current senior who is taking AP Classes outside of school through a service called APEX Learning. I am doing this as my school does not offer an AP Curriculum. These courses are self-paced …

I forgot to self report my ap scores on the actual common app but I still want credit for the courses and my applications are already in. Is there a possibility for me to send my scores once i am acce …

To all of you applying ED/EA, you are now officially part of the Class of 2028 College Admissions process. You made it.

I wish all the best luck to all of you. I hope you get into your ED or EA school …

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