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What are some of the personal essay stories that applicants shouldn’t write about

State some of the personal topics that are too common and aren’t really recommended anymore

My plan was to have a recommendation letter from a humanities and STEM teacher, however, I am not able to get a STEM letter from the teacher who I think would recommend my application best. Would it s …

I did an internship over the summer where I researched about a certain type of cancer- read articles about it, with regards to its pathology and genetics. I looked at the genes upregulated and downreg …

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Like EA Nov 1 2022 while it should be 2023

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I am an international student and my school does IB and IGCSE, so I was wondering if I should take the SAT or if would it be unnecessary since my school does IB.

Thank you.

For example, University of South Carolina has a higher SAT range for out of state applicants than for in state. I'm trying to decide if I should go test optional.

Does Florida Institute of Technology | Florida Tech or FSU have cosmetology or photographing classes?

Does FSU have cosmetology classes?

As a 10th-grade student looking for a PSEO school, what would I have to do to PSEO here?

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I'm interested in mentioning UPenn's "Diplomacy in the Americas" ABCS in my common app. However, it didn't mention if international students are allowed to participate in them. I'm wondering if an …

As a south asian , our school didn't provide any sort of ap classes or honor classes. Will it affect in my profile and acceptance chances?

I am very interested in architecture and am having a hard time finding colleges that have a good architecture program. I am a junior who lives in TX, I want to go to colleges in Texas so that I can co …

I am very interested in architecture and am having a hard time finding colleges that have a good architecture program. I am a junior who lives in TX, I want to go to colleges in Texas so that I can co …

I've been admitted into three honor societies (of different prestiges) and I want to include them in my app through the honors section. The organizations being the National Junior Honor Society, NSHSS …

My dad is 100% disabled from the military and apparently the law is that for most in state colleges, my tuition should be paid for.

My dad is 100% disabled from the military and apparently the law is that for most in state colleges, my tuition should be paid for.

I have a 52% chance right now.

I am a student from Tijuana Mexico, residing within the US for a better education.

I absoutely fucked up my first two years of High School, and the second year of my middle school. Freshmen and Sopohom …

My grades are as follows;

Class 9: 92.4%

Class 10: 98.4%

Class 11: 89.4%

Predicted Grade: 95%

SAT:

1st attempt: 1440

Extracurricular Activities:

1.Project Kisaan Bhalai:

Started a project to provide reliable w …

I’m currently a high school senior looking to apply to competitive schools. I have a high gpa and a multitude of extra curricular activities and other things I can place on my application. I plan on a …