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I don't know who @DebaterMAX is but he's answered so many questions and helped so many people so this isn't really a question but rather thanking him for what he's done for us.

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Hello, I'm a freshman and have been in school for 8 weeks now. So far my grades have stayed in the A-A+ range and I've been working on a web application that aims to help student with Distance Learnin …

If I apply to a school for early decision will they accept the November 7th sat or will it be too late?

My WGPA is only 3.4 and I was hoping for a 1500 SAT to get into TCU. I only got a 1440 and will retake in November, should I still EA with this SAT?

I know it may seem like a silly question, but in all honesty, I'm published a book or two on Wattpad, and am considering making a Webtoons with a friend. The only reason I'm really doing it, is to add …

I am currently a senior working on my college applications. Last summer, I took a few courses from my local community college; I enrolled directly in the college and the courses were not affiliated wi …

Hi, I am an international student from Costa Rica

In my high school we receive 17 subjects our first 2 years of high school, and the last 2, we receive 19( because we change general sciences to chemist …

I was recruited to play softball, but as a division 3 school, there are not athletics scholarships offered and my admission into the school cannot be guaranteed. I wonder how much this matters.

How do I update SAT scores? I made an error entering them. ALso, I would like to ree the change an increase in SAT scores will make

Elon University's essay prompt is "As you look in your future, what gives you hope?" I am just not sure what they want me to say, and I don't want to be generic. What are ways can I stand out when ans …

I am planning to apply as a nursing major and I know healthcare experience is a must to put on a nursing school application. But, due to the pandemic, all hospitals and nursing homes in my area are cl …

I want to delete an essay that has already been reviewed. How do I do that? I just want to make sure that the essay is no longer up.

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I'm applying early to Pepperdine and my app is due in about 2 weeks. So, I'm the most stumped about the "why this college" supplemental question. To be honest, these types of questions already stre …

Basically, there are three factors and causes that I wanna talk about in my essay. 1/My parents were divorced when I was 7. After that, my mom, who didn't want me and my brother, decided to disappear …

Recently received an invitation to apply to a virtual fly-in program. Should I partake in it or will it not be worth my time?

I am interested in the scholars program. It says it’s highly selective but does not have a minimum requirement to apply. Does anyone have insight to this? How many applicants apply and get in? I am ru …

I'm thinking that it should go under academic or other club/activity, but I'm kind of hesitant because there are also other aspects involved, such as community service.

I filled out the FAFSA and since I’m free lunch I said yes. When I get to the parents section it asks me if I want to skip the questions... I click yes and all the financials are automatically skippe …

Hi there,

How much do interviews weigh in an application? College counselors always say you wouldn't be at a disadvantage if you don't take one, but is that really the case? Do they add it with the res …

What would really grab the counselors' attention?