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How can I see what careers (I think that's the name, the thing you study) each college have? Is it on the website or what? Because I just can't find it

I couldn't fit another language into my schedule and I have to take ASL. Do most colleges think that it's okay for admissions? Is there any major colleges who might reject my application because I am …

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So I'm currently a senior and I'm wondering how much senior year grades will matter. I'm likely going to get a B in AP Chem (rn I'm at an 85%, but my teacher grades EVERYTHING super duper hard). W …

So I'm a senior I plan on doing premed in college majoring in biology and Im applying to top colleges. This year I'm taking classes like AP environmental science and AP economics. I wanted to take the …

Hi l am an international student and l want to enter a bus/MD programs. I was wondering if the fact l have not taken any AP/IB or honour classes (because l am homeschooled) will affect my application? …

I’m currently a rising senior in high school and I’m planning on pursuing a pre med undergraduate route. I know med schools don’t really take your major into consideration so I decided neuroscience wa …

I am a junior this year taking 3 AP classes, and I plan to take at least 3 more next year. I have heard in the past that if you score well on the test, you may earn college credits since AP classes ar …

My son's high school does not provide unweighted GPAs, only weighted. I have asked the Counselor and their position is very clear.

Does that hurt his application in any way?

So I have a good friend and I promised I would help with the process and he was stressing over the fact that he had to have a humanities rec letter. As a STEM bound student would a (Regular non AP non …

I currently am only a freshman but I would like to know how it works and what are the requirements

One idea is to represent the essay through the elements of theatre. There are come major elements of a theatre....character, plot, diction etc... So I can represent the story of my life by defining th …

I am an hispanic student and im not sure what extracurricular activities or acomplishes are needed to improve your chances on getting into a college?

Can I submit only SAT test subjects to a college if it's SAT/ACT optional? I would only do this if my SAT wasn't that great but my SAT subject test scores were.

I am a senior and I was wondering how I should brainstorm ideas for my Common App essay. I have written many drafts yet none of them makes me stand out ( according to my mentors). How do I find someth …

I'm planning on applying to Cornell ED. Will my senior year grades matter? Our school does grades on a semester system and my first semester grades won't be finalized until the decision is released. A …

During my high school life, I attended three different schools. On the common app, there is a section that writes the reason why I left my previous school or why I choose to attend school. What I am w …

Is it bad that my school does not offer honors or ap/ib classes? Can it greatly affect colleges decisions to accept me?

I am a senior preparing for the college application process. I know a lot of colleges highly recommend a letter from a STEM and Humanities teacher, but I have a stronger bond with my magnet teacher (T …

Do colleges care more about the composite score on the ACT, or do they focus mainly on the subscores? Also would it make a difference if someone had a 34.5 composite vs someome who had a 35 composite …

Common App requires you state the current courses you are taking in your senior year. As an international student my school doesn't work the same way as it does in the US. We are required to take: sci …