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I was just wondering if AP classes are equivalent to IGSCE extended classes. For example, extended biology.

Are IGCSE extended exams equivalent to AP exams and are they accepted by univer …

I am an international student, and I did not take any AP or honours classes because they were not offered at my school. this is negatively affecting my chances of getting accepted into universities on …

I’m getting from my college chance simulator in College Vine that submitting a 1490 SAT score for NYU would help me with my chances of getting in the university. However, this year, they released the …

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I'm a sophomore (10th grader) in high school and was hoping you could give me some advice on what I can do this year to help me get into a good college. 

Maybe some suggestions on what to do and …

So I am a Dual-Credit student in highschool, I should graduate high-school with my associates and my high school diploma in 2025, I have a college GPA of 3.44. How can I increase my chances of getting …

I think this question is a bit late, but would colleges accept students with lower academics and purposely rule out some of the better ones to have more diversity?

Hi! My name is Yelena, and I'm a freshman in high school. I am debating on whether I should join the track and field varsity team at my school. I don't exactly excel at track, but I know I can qualify …

I am a senior and a few weeks into my first semester of the last year of high school.

I currently have a 3.35 10-12 gpa, but a 3.57 academic gpa; which UC's and Cal States will not bother peeking at. I …

I just want a detail step by step process how to become a pediatric dentist at VCU. I would also like to know the GPA I need to have as a high school student to get into the program.

You're told the SAT matters, and that it's the key to your future. But here's the secret: it's not. Colleges pretend it's essential, but most have realized it's just a pricey game. The SAT's relevance …

I am a current senior who just started school this week. I enrolled in AP physics 1 thinking it would be easy, however, after our first lesson, it started getting a little bit overwhelming. Just from …

My Son who studies in 10th Std in India wants to come to US for his higher education in US University. He is a bright student but i want to be 100% sure whether calling him in 11th Std is advisable?

A …

Applying to Virginia Tech with a 4.2 weighted GPA and a 3.9 weighted. I have an SAT score of 1230 (600 math, 630 english). What should I do to help my chances. Applying early decision. Thanks so much …

I took both the ACT and the SAT just to see which one I would do better in. I got a 35 on the ACT, with a 35 for both the math and science subsections. Even though online it says 1540 is equivalent to …

I recently published a literature review on the Research Archive of Rising Scholars on the topic of gene editing and I was just wondering if this can be considered "research" for schools like the Univ …

I am a senior in high school and planning to go to a 4-year college. I didn't take any language classes in high school, but I am fluent in Korean. My counselor told me about the seal of biliteracy tes …

I'm an in state applicant to UNC Chapel Hill. I attend a public high school with 1800+ students. Applying early decision with a weighted GPA of 4.3 and 1300 SAT. Should I submit my SAT score or choose …

I'm a senior and I took the SAT in August and got a 1060. I'm thinking about retaking it on November 4th but I am afraid I won't be able to apply to colleges because it's a bit late. I've got a 3.7 GP …

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I was wondering if some of my household tasks are worth putting in my college application. My most time consuming/regular task would be cooking. For the past 3 summers I have been in charge of c …