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For me I've heard varied reports about AP course value. I am personally on track to finish 6 by the end of high school, it that enough, too much, not enough?

Freshman here.

I know I'm not a world-class singer or painter or even dancer. I wish my parents put me in singing or figure skating or something. But I have to act fast. Freshman year is almost over an …

Even though I am a sophomore and it is a little early to be thinking about college, how do I need to prepare myself for my dream college if I do not get in? Also, what if what I want to do is set in m …

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About 3-4 days ago, I submitted an email to a professor at a University I want to attend expressing my interest in both his research and asking him about the research opportunities that the sch …

I plan on majoring in neuroscience or Biological science depending on the school I will attend. I am very conflicted on which school to pick because Umass Dartmouth is a public research university and …

Should I complete a 2 year degree before attempting to transfer to a four year school like Cornell? I’d really like to leave my current school as soon as possible due to some stressful personal circum …

first-gen student here I had a crazy sophomore fall semester and ended up withdrawing after getting into a roll-over car accident. while recovering, I realized that I am in LOVE with the PAM degree pr …

I've been hesitant as what to fall under when picking the type of student I would be for common app. I know it depends on the college whether I'd apply as a transfer student or not which is why I'm no …

Hi there! I have a question regarding summer opportunities for high schoolers. I've been applying to internships and other summer programs but I keep getting rejected. Do you happen to have any sugges …

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I am a junior and I'm actively thinking about colleges and where I might apply as well as how my application might look to some of my dream schools: UPenn and Northwestern. I have taken som …

I got waitlisted at Pepperdine and I really wanted to go, what can do to increase my chances of getting in. Also I don’t know if I should write a letter if continued interest. Should I write one or as …

I'm live in New York.

GPA : 3.9

SAT : 1540

Is it enough to get to MIT ?

Hi, I go to a school that doesn't offer AP or Honors classes but I'm dual enrolled, taking classes at a local community college and by the time I graduate from HS, I will have taken and passed 7 colle …

Hey everybody.

I'm an 8th grader right now and am designing my course load for the entirety of high school to try to get ahead.

I can do 4 Computer science courses in 2 years (my intended major after hi …

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I actually used the simulator was was shocked that I had that many safety schools. My GPA is 3.7 weighted because I took a lot of honors and AP. My GPA unfortunately went down in my junior y …

I am high-functioning autistic, and I've been doing some research about how this looks to colleges. I have found an almost even split between advice that says I should definitely add it to my applicat …

I am currently a high school Junior in NC. I grew up as a missionary kid and my experiences have led me to pursue humanitarian/missional work overseas. I really enjoy CAD and hands-on projects/experim …

I dance 30 hours a week, so there isnt time to add more things to my resume. do schools see dedication, or lack of diversity?

I have some great resources to share with all students especially for those in Wisconsin. I was shocked that so many of my classmates have been aware of these early college opportunities. I understand …

I plan to major in business administration and finance in college and I'm conflicted about which college to choose. UNC has a higher ranked undergraduate business school, but BU has more opportunities …