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I am a rising sophomore at a public high school. I have done some research about applying for colleges already. Passion projects are mentioned here and there. Can anyone elaborate more on passion proj …

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Wants to study chemistry at an Ivy League School

My details - SAT-1520, GPA-3.7, top-2%, and leadership positions in high school in India. Please also tell me tips to build a better profile and what to do in next 3 months for a nearly perfect applic …

Every single college advising package I see is thousands of dollars and just wondering if there are any affordable advisors.

Hey, I am looking for some more activities to diversify my application with, however, as a senior, I do not think there are many options left. If you have any advice, I would really appreciate it.

Is there any fall internships in Illinois?

I have a great interest in astronomy, and I was wondering what I could do to improve my chances at an elite university. I have taken up astrophotography as a hobby and I started my own astronomy club …

I still have a couple of years till I graduate high school, but when I do I'll be applying for architecture in the UC schools. But I'm struggling to find more activities to do that would relate to my …

I really want to take AP Computer Science A this year (my senior year), but it unfortunately conflicts with another course I'm taking (BC calculus). I'm interested in computer science and plan to majo …

Do international students who plan to major in art require taking the SAT? I believe that the SAT score could impress them, or might be a factor that would make them accept the student. Do they actual …

My parents want me to take as many advanced or AP classes as possible, but I heard it's no use in taking it from previous graduates.

In a few months time I have to make the decision of whether I choose to do the more common A-level or IB. As I want to apply to a USA college, I'm torn on what option to choose and I'm wondering if an …

When I'm looking for colleges what should I really look for other than majors and how do I tell if its the right college for me like a good fit.

Hi! I'm a rising high school senior who was hoping to apply to a couple BS/MD programs this fall. I have experience volunteering in a medical setting but never got the chance to shadow healthcare prof …

The portfolio would consist of journaling, theatre competition videos, and debate stuff, that I have done throughout my high school career. The thing is I am not applying to major in any of these thin …

I want to ask a question about my essays. After making drafts for my UC PIQs, I realized that most of the activities I mentioned in the essays have already been mentioned on the activity section. But …

I attend an international school in Europe that uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) system, where we take 6 classes + Theory of Knowledge (a mandatory philosophy class that's has only 1/3 the # …

For context my high school offers around 32 ap courses and it's pretty competitive so most people take about a minimum of 2 APs per yr.

I'm taking about 15 AP courses according to my course plan.

I'm no …

When Im creating a big spike for one college in one area how many activties should have i have for that big spike and also is it more about achievements in the big spike or could it be about other thi …

I already took the ACT once, so it would be my second time. But I'm applying to a few schools for early action which is Nov. 1st for the deadline. So I'm wondering is it still doable to submit ACT sco …