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Ive been trying to find other things to do, but I can’t really think of anything. I’ve been writing computer programs and am currently working with a computer science teacher on getting one of them pr …

Hi there! I'm a senior currently fully invested in the college application process, and I was wondering if anyone else has been unable to take the SAT/ have no score because of test centers being clos …

Hi, I need help on asking a teacher for a letter of recommendation.

I have 2 teachers in mind, but due to COVID I cannot ask them in person.

I'm 1st gen, so I don't really know how to go about this. I …

Why do UC Applications log Cookie and Device Data and Our Personal Data for undergraduate applications?

I'm not sure how requesting rec-letters works or how those letters get to colleges I'm applying to. I'm not 100% sure of all the colleges I'm applying to yet, and I plan on applying to quite a few, so …

So I have been having a college essay idea but still not sure if I will write on it. I'm probably going to be pursuing a psychology degree and become a teacher, work in some setting with children, may …

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I'm a grade 12 student from Ethiopia, and I'm applying to Berea College. I have outstanding academics and show demonstrated financial need. If you know more about the college, can you tell …

I am indian . Grade 10 . I study in Seth AnadramJaipuria School.

I’m looking to go neuroscience research at one of my local universities and I’m planning on cold emailing a bunch of professors. I was wondering if this is the best time of the year for that. Of cours …

Hello. What information is sent to the 5 universities chosen in the "Demonstrated Interest" tab? For example, are grades and ACT/SAT scores sent to the universities? Are the "3 most important factors …

Hello! I’m a junior in highschool. I wanted to ask a question about how hard it would be for the average student to get into Michigan state.

I would like to know how hard it is to get into this college …

I decided to do Link crew this year as a senior because I was overly busy junior year so I was not able to. I’m wondering if I should put it on my college application or in the resume to just show tha …

I’m currently a sophomore from SoCal, and I’m aiming to get into Yale. I see so many people over the COVID-19 quarantine start non-profits/organizations, and I feel like if I started my own literary m …

My school's transcript format includes all test scores. I took an SAT test with essay back in December 2019 and my score was not high enough for my target schools. I'm going to take the September 2020 …

I am planning on majoring in Psychology and maybe minoring in Linguistics. I am going to be a Senior, and I am going to be taking AP Psychology, AP Statistics, and AP Language and Literature. Keep in …

I know that certain schools such as the UC schools and Stanford (just to name a few) don't consider your freshman year grades in your GPA. Do you know if other elite schools also do this?

Due to covid-19, Harvard has 20% of freshmen taking gap year, in addition, Princeton canceled SCEA, it could potentially increasing more SCEA applicantions to Harvard. Do you think Harvard SCEA is mor …

Hello! I’m now a junior in highschool. I know I have to apply to college soon and North Carolina A&T is one of my choices.

I would like to know how hard it is to get into this college. Specifically b …

Hello! Im now a junior in highschool. I know I have to apply to college soon and Michigan State is my number one choice.

Fortunately, I would like to know about the diversity before I step on campus t …

I am applying to schools to be admitted in the spring of 2021. I was wondering if my admissions chances will be affected by this. In my time off I am working as a supervisor at my job and have an inte …