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I live in Texas, and down here, if you're in the top 6% (probably changing to 5% in coming years) of your class, you get automatic admission into UT Austin. I'm in the top 1% and I think that's why it …

So my friend has an account on here, but his parents made an account under his name for him before checking with him to make sure he didn't already have one. IK you can't have more than one account, b …

Hi! I'm an 11th grader looking to get into some pretty competitive schools & programs (Harvard is the dream) as a pre-med (I want to be a doctor; I don't know what kind yet). I understand that it does …

i already wrote one but i lowk dont like it so back to square one!! which of these ideas do you all think is the best?

(for context, i want to major in neuroscience and psychology to become a pediatric …

hi! i was just wondering what ethnicity to put on my apps if i am egyptian. on the common app, there's no option for other, but under white it says "white (or of middle eastern origin)". idk if egypti …

im wondering since at the moment i've taken 2 ap's, does college care about the amount you take?

My school doesn’t use the 4.0 GPA scale. Instead, it is calculated on a 100-point weighted system. Right now I have around a 96.8, but I am not sure how that compares. Most of the information I find o …

With a 4.0 GPA and 1450 superscore and looking to study international business, can you recommend some strong safety schools with a strong sports culture?

Hello! I'm a high school sophomore and have been prepping for college since freshman year.

I've already compiled a list of schools I want to go to, many of which are prestigious. (I live in Florida, bu …

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification has long been one of the most respected and sought-after credentials in the cybersecurity industry. As cyber threats evolv …

Hi, I'm a sophomore who is aiming for admissions to Brown and/or Columbia. I'd like to major in psychology, with interests in education, political science, and cooking. I'm a little worried my ECs are …

im trying to get into texas A&M collage station, but my academics arnt very impressive, only my extracurriculars are. Ive been a professional ballerina, ive done study abroad programs, and currently d …

What are my chances and should I consider other schools? I want direct admit and a big school atmosphere for sports and social - Not submitting test scores. 3.98 GPA unweighted/ 4.2 weighted, on state …

Am an international students my waec is 3.65 and my first semester exam results in my university is 2.65 i couldn't focus on my studies in university because of my financial status I do 3 jobs in a da …

Hello! I took Spanish 1 in eighth grade and it does appear on my HS transcript (albeit in trimesters instead of semesters. It's a bit weird that way). I really want to pursue immunobiology or really a …

I'm planning on taking the SAT again because I got a 1160, I've been seeing SAT tutors (prior to my first SAT, but I'm still seeing them) and I have SAT study books but I'm worried that my score eithe …

i like my topic and i think it's pretty well written but i need extra eyes to tell me where it could be stronger or if it needs more editing. i just want a one time constructive critique. i have 30+ …

I am going into sophomore year and I don't know what to focus on.

how important is taking the SAT for college applications because i dont test well and i know i probably wont do great on the SAT

I am currently taking a gap year to focus on my college applications. I have a 4.0 GPA and have held multiple leadership roles in my school. I served on the student council for three years, taking on …