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For US college admissions (especially for more competitive or elite colleges), does it matter whether your spike is based on your academic interests and what you plan to major in? Or is it better for …

I’m an international student. I want to participate in academic competitions next year (10th grade), however, my school has no competition teams, so I was wondering if anyone could recommend me any ma …

Hi everyone! I'm a rising senior and a part of class of 2022. It's kind of bizarre to think that we will be heading to college in one year. No, I seriously can't even wrap my head around the fact that …

So this year, the only math classes that were available for sophomores were up to Precalculus(19 week). I didn't have enough room in my schedule and had to take just Geometry honors and Algebra 2 hono …

I am applying as a civil engineering major, but I do not know what to list as my second choice. I was thinking math or construction science, but I am clueless. Opinions?

Please someone tell me how to write this essay "Tell us a story of a problem you solved in school/college/neighbourhood/society using creativity and why you are proud of it"

I know it's a little early because it's still July 31st, but common app has updated and none of the schools have supplemental essays, should I wait for it to update or do you guys think it's final he …

The applications open tomorrow, how do we go about applying and what are some things we should know?

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Currently I'm writing my personal statement about where I used to play the cello and I used to continue to mess up during performances and I would lose track of my thinking because of the pressure, a …

Hello! So applications open tomorrow, and I've heard from a few people that it's really helpful to make a completely new email account for college app process. Is this true? Any input?

I like to watch recordings of profile reviews on Collegevine live streams, and I keep noticing how a lot of applicants have REALLY strong extracurriculars--e.g., earning tens of thousands of dollars, …

As many of you already are aware, UC Schools received more applications last cycle. What is most surprising is that the uptick in Out of State/Int'l Applications was 44%, adding 28,000 more admission …

Is it a good idea to write in my CommonApp essay about my experience of being transgender person and LGBT activist (i have meaningful ec's about it) in a homophobic country? It's the biggest struggle …

I am about to start applying, so I am just looking for any last advice that would be good to consider before I start and send in applications.

I'm a vary anxious person, however when I decide I like something I usually stick to it no matter. I want to apply early decision to my dream school but fueled by my anxiety I was wondering how you co …

Hi! I'm an International student from Russia.

First of all, ALL my ECs and Awards are 100% true, I don't want to lie, and I want to colleges to see ME, not some imaginery picture.

But I don't know how t …

Would colleges value volunteer hours more than work hours? I was thinking about getting a retail job but I was going to join Key Club as well but I don’t think I can juggle both. Would I have better c …

Universities like Cornell, Harvard, Princeton requires that you declare your major in your sophomore year i.e. you get admitted with an undeclared major. So, will it hurt my chances if I chose a super …