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Is IU Kelley school of Business difficult to get into?

Hey, I’m an upcoming senior in HS. So I’ve always wanted to be a doctor ever since I was little. (Obgyn - I’ve been gravitating to) So I knew I will be a premed in college. I’m just finding it hard to …

This is for me to apply as soon as possible as classes will start in 2 months. Please

So I read the article on prestigious law internships here- and the senate page program really stood out to me. But it turns out it only takes in US students so I’m looking for alternatives for program …

I was very sick for first semester this year with COVID and I got two Cs in AP biology and AP US history. This however carried over to the second semester I got a C in AP Bio but a B in APUSH

Hello! Rising senior here, trying to narrow down a topic for my Common App essay. I am currently debating between two topics for the essay and could use some feedback. The first essay topic is about h …

I asked a question regarding this a while ago, but I have more questions now...

1) What are some examples of schools that accept students via the collegevine application feature?

2) When will colleges s …

I have completed my O levels and would like to know if they suffice for admission to pre-med, or if pursuing A levels is necessary to meet the qualifications. As a dedicated and aspiring student, I am …

I am a rising senior who just finished my Junior year. I got two Cs on my report card and now I feel like my GPA is going to drop. I also don't want it to hurt my chances of getting into college. The …

Hi, I’m about to be a junior in highschool and is trying to get into NYU sterns as an undergraduate. Therefore trying to get into their summer programs, but I have no idea when the application opens f …

Hi! I'm a rising senior and will be attending CC summer semester. I am applying for a grant to cover the costs. They require a 250 word essay on why I deserve this scholarship. I have never written on …

Hello! As the AP score send deadline looms near, I'm having some second thoughts about which school I should select to receive my score report. For some background, I'm a rising junior, and I've only …

If I've taken 10 AP classes through Junior year (all As) but submit only 9 scores (all 4s and 5s) will that look bad? Also what if one was a 3 (not related to future major)?

Hello! Attending usc or ucla is a literal dream but I don’t know if my stats are good enough. I am a black rising junior in Highschool and plan on majoring in biology or some science related field wit …

As I am in my gap year, it is kind of difficult to approach my teachers. So what should i do?

I know every school is different, but i am confused as to how to get started. I have teachers I am close with and who I'd like to ask, but i dont know where to start.

Also, i am a junior. Should i ask …

I think AI is interesting but most people come here to get thoughtful answers from real users, not BOTs. Lately, there have been dozens of questions posed by a BOT and dozens of answers written by a d …

I really like coding and web designing.

Which major would be best if I want to make a career in game developing, web Designing?

Is computer science, computer Engeneering, Computer science and engenee …

Im a rising senior and am wondering what ecs can I do over the summer to help my college apps. Im planning to major in psych and/or criminology!

How do I create a profile for more than one child under my profile?