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I know it's unhelpful to stress over something that I can't control but I'm worried that acceptance rates will decrease significantly compared to last year because of the increased number of students …

i am studying at 11th grade. And i don't have any idea how can o write essay with nice words

Hi there! Fortunately, I did not have any significant issues during COVID although I definitely had a lot of things canceled (several programs, an internship, etc) but I was able to adapt and actuall …

I just got my ACT scores back this week and got a 33. I was disappointed and was hoping for a 34/35. I am applying early to either Dartmouth or Cornell and was curious if I should go test-optional o …

Hi! I am a freshman in high school, and I have had A+ grades my entire life. I plan to become either a forensic psychologist or adolescent psychologist. My dream school is UC-Berkeley, and as many peo …

I was wondering if there are any competitions or things to win awards that look good on a college application. Specifically, STEM or music-related things. I don't really have anything for awards, so I …

Is it possible to get an essay reviewed by a college Vine expert and not a peer?

What information do you typically like to see in the additional information section of the Common App? If there are things we could not fit in honors and extra curricular activities, can they go here? …

After not being in school for 7 months from COVID, I had to take the SAT as a senior and on only my second day of school. All in all, I got a 1080 and I don't think it is high. All of the schools I am …

Hi there,

As an international student who'll seek substantial financial aid, is it advisable I apply ED to any school? Especially with COVID-19 and its economic impacts on schools.

Not long ago, I checked the acceptance rate for USC and UC Berkely and found that they were at a 17-18 % acceptance rate. But now, they are at a 13% or 14% acceptance rate. Will it be harder for me to …

This year I am getting a job and taking a half-day off of school to do so. I have all of the credits I need, and there are no advanced classes available for me to take in the morning anyway. Will coll …

I killed it on the ACT writing! 10/12.

I want to add that to my chancing profile.

How can I do that?

My math score was horrid so I want to make amends!

Senior applying to Ivies

I've seen some of the essay breakdown livestream and I was wondering, how could I get my essay to be reviewed on the stream?

I am interested in applying to the Meyerhoff Scholars Program at UMBC. Would I still be eligible if I want to pursue an M.D. instead of an M.D./Ph.D?

- Hi, I'm a sophmore and I'd like to know if there's a better way to manage time when doing homework. I often get random bursts of energy, and end up doing the most work then, however this usually end …

Now I am currently attending courses on coursera. Can I send a certificate upon graduation to the university The fact is that this is a course developed by the University of Michigan, but I would lik …

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I have a Twitter account and am wondering if I should lock it during the college application process. I have made a few political statements on there and am concerned it may hurt my chances. Do col …

There are very less opportunities for extracurricular activities in our country because we get into collages based on academics here. What should I do?