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I have a great predicament. My school has a writing center where upperclassmen (Juniors and Seniors) can read lowerclassmen papers/writing and give them feedback. I always wanted to join, …

I need help with info about AP classes. Our school uses the pre-AP program, which is what I'm doing as a freshman. We are choosing our classes and AP classes for next year. My dream is to get into U P …

Is University of Arizona a good choice if I want to have a career in cyber security? I know there are big colleges such as Carnegie Mellon which are ranked in the top but if my scores are not good eno …

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If I have a 3.00 gpa but I get a high sat score (1400+) can I apply and have a good chance of getting into a good college even with the average gpa

The way my school does AP is that you need to maintain a certain GPA then apply for AP classes. I got rejected from every single AP class I signed up for. So I can't rely on class rigor to improve my …

How can I develop a spike in animal activism and please give me extracurricular activities ideas on animal activism and animal rights. How can I develop my narrative and market myself as an animal act …

I’m a junior and I have a feeling I won’t be taking any Standard tests in high school. I’ll be attending community college and hopefully graduate with an associate’s in 2024. I’ll then be applying to …

Hi! As a rising sophomore, I am keen on taking a summer course or program. I have been doing some research and this is what I have collected so far:

1) Paying thousands of dollars to colleges doesn't …

I am a freshman and I am interested in many subjects. I have many interests but am unable to choose between them. What is a recommended Summer Program then? Also, as a current freshman, are there are …

I'm a freshman researching some different colleges and I want to work in public policy/government when I'm older and I've heard an ivy league school is one of the best places to get a jumpstart on tha …

Hi! I'm a current freshman who's already on the debate team and involved in some other non-policy extracurriculars and I'm looking for some activities/internships that could make me really stand out o …

I worked really hard on reviewing an essay. The essay I read was phenomenal so I worked my hardest to give feedback that was just as good. I submitted it seconds after the 1 hour expiration. When I su …

If you were accepted into/will be attending an Ivy League or other prestigious university, what kinds of extracurriculars, summer programs, and competitions did you do throughout high school? (For ref …

What are some common questions that are asked at college interviews with alumni? Preparing for an interview.

I've heard that doing online college courses during the summer can look good on your college application. This is something I'm interested in, so my question is what actually qualifies to go on my app …

hi! i’ve been working to develop a new extracurricular activity and this one came to my mind: create an instagram or youtube channel to explain the american college process to brazilian students(just …

I will probably go to community college after high school and transfer to a college in the UC or CSU system after earning an associate’s degree for transfer. I know that colleges mainly focus on commu …

I had three recent developments in my life.

1. I got third in LD debate at the State speech and debate tournament. For the past two years I have gotten second--will this look like a downgrade to update …

hello! I'm an international student and I'm understanding the American application process. But, I'm not sure about the resumé. So, do I need to present my resumé in the college application?

thank you …