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I am a student interested in math and computer science. Are there any summer opportunities/programs that are still available to apply?

I want to go into environmental science and something in digital marketing/ media. I am interested in the social life and overall campus environment, academics, internship opportunities, study abroad, …

Hey, I have absolutely no extracurriculars. Is there anyone who has gotten into schools without them. I want to be an engineering major (currently unclassified). I know the general rule of thumb is to …

Is one of these better to submit:

-1570 SAT (780 math and 790 ebrw)

-36 ACT (36 math/science/reading and 35 english)

Or would it help to submit both?

i got nominated for girl's state however i have a much more prestigious summer program to attend therefore i cannot participate in girl's state. am i still allowed to include the honor of being nomina …

Hi there,

I recently got waitlisted from NYU and had two questions. First, what am I supposed to write under "In the space below, you may elaborate on your interest in any of the particular schools, co …

I’m hoping to transfer to Columbia University following my freshman year of university and I’m wondering if I should consider retaking the SAT to increase my chances of admission? I got a 1320 on my S …

Hi,

I'm trying to decide between RPI, Northeastern, and Case Western. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of each school for computer science or engineering?

Thanks!

hi! in my school, ap us history is super super hard---and it's known to destroy people's gpa's and willpower. i want to be a lawyer when i'm older so i'm taking ap lang. is it worth it to take ap us h …

I'm from Brazil and there are no AP test centers here, wil that lower my college chances? If so, what could I do?

Hey guys. Do you guys 19% for a top tier school is good? It seems that I have a 19% chance for Northwestern university. I know this isn't a good percentage and my percentages are low, but Northwestern …

I ask this question because my situation is quite... complicated. Basically, I lived in foster care for 11 years until my aunt eventually adopted me when I was 13. My aunt did go to college and has a …

I started to study for my AP Test and I was interested in taking the SAT as well. I’m currently a freshman, but I scored a 1340 on 8/9 PSAT (cap is 1440) and by the end of this year I will have finish …

I’m currently a sophomore in high-school but I’m already trying to apply for scholarships to save for college. I understand that a good portion are going to be directed towards juniors and seniors any …

I have applied to four colleges and got into them all. Now I just need to decide where to go I don't want follow my friends but I don't want to be alone either. I have a very close relationship with m …

By the end of my junior year, I’ll have already met all requirements for a high school diploma. I’m not going to graduate early though, I’ll be spending my senior year taking courses at my community c …

I got 1530 in my third SAT test, and I am going to apply IVY LEAGUE, do I need to try another SAT targetting for 1560? I am a IMO (Intenational Math Olympic) participant from New Zealand.

My daughter has bio, honors physics, honors chemistry and will take AP Psychology (which is a social studies course) her senior year. Does she need another science for top tier schools?

I have received only three decisions till now: Hong Kong University, UC San Diego, and Purdue

Please help me decide which one I should attend based on academic quality, culture, employment opportunitie …

I am currently a sophomore in high school and would love to play women's lacrosse is college. I got moved up to jv as an 8th grader and am currently play my 3rd year as a starter as well as a 2 year c …