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I GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL WITH DISTINCTIONS

I love the college’s focus on interdisciplinary learning, especially how the Environmental Science department combines lab research with local conservation projects—exactly the kind of hands‑on experi …

Many students focus heavily on grades and test scores, but top U.S. universities also place a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement. What kinds of activities stand out in college applications …

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Hi, I'm graduating high school in a few weeks. The only thing left to do is to finish the Senior Secondary Leaving Examinations in my country, deciding if I can graduate and which colleges I can apply …

Submit only if your scores are at or above the school's average. Otherwise, it may not help.

Ideally in junior year spring or early senior year. Attend both info sessions and sit in on a class if possible.

I have a 3.6 gpa and im about to be a senior in the fall. I plan to retake the sat and lock in on studying to get an extremely high score. The only problem is I don't have much extracurriculars and Im …

Hi! My intended major is aerospace engineering, but I don't know anyone going into it or anyone currently in it. I don't know if my current resume is enough to get into some of my desired universities …

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Iam an Indian student doing A-Levels. I am Targeting Big 3, I am a low income student with bad academics (C to B average)

I am a little confused whether I should do more work on my EC's, your guidance …

I'm looking into attending a mental health conference in 2025 but wondering if it's the right fit for me. These events seem to attract a wide variety of people, from healthcare professionals to studen …

The Cisco 350 601 exam, also known as the Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) exam, is a vital step for professionals aiming to earn the CCNP Data Center or CCIE Dat …

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this is a stupid question but I need help, how do I calculate the average time spent of art club

this school year we had 31 meetings and I attended like 18-20 of them

how do I calculate the hours spent …

Pick a topic that reflects who you are beyond your grades and test scores. The best essays focus on personal growth, challenges you've overcome, or unique perspectives.

I’m currently looking to attend some of the best education conferences in the USA in 2025, and I’d love some guidance on where to register for them. I'm especially interested in conferences that focus …

I go to a public high school and I will be a senior this fall. I'm planning to apply to all UCs and Stanford and major in physics.

For more context: I tutor my special need sister for 30-45 minutes a day, everyday of the school year.

I want to know if I should even list this as an extracurricular on the common app and how much it …

Hi everyone, I’m Arlo.

As a passionate educator based in the Philippines, I’m looking to grow professionally and stay updated with the latest trends in education. I’ve heard a lot about local education …