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Hello to everyone reading this,

My APUSH teacher entered my grades incorrectly for both semesters last year (giving me a B when I got an A both semesters). It took a while to finally get fixed on my t …

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I have a specific question regarding the CommonApp query on having lived in the US. I was an exchange student with the KL-YES Program and spent eight months living in the US. However, to m …

When is the exact deadline for early decision

Last week Amherst College announced that they will forever stop considering legacy status for its admitted cohorts. Coincidentally this comes on the 200th anniversary of the college. They have joined …

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This is probably a silly question, but at what point should I not apply to a college because my chances are too low? Should I apply to all/most of them? Thanks!

15-20% (MIT, Caltech)

20-25% (Havard, …

How should I write about teaching myself guitar on my activities list? I'm not in a band or competition, so I don't know how to make it sound impressive.

I coded a website for a Girls Who Code program and would like to include it in my application somewhere. Are admissions officers able to click the link if I add it? Also the website has quite a few wo …

What are key things to include in a design portfolio? What should I avoid? Where do you submit them?

I've added my teacher recommender to 5 colleges I'm applying to on the Common App. I have chosen to waive my FERPA right to further view the letter. Once my recommender adds their letter through their …

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Hi. I'm a senior applying to an EA through CommonApp.

I participated in MUN since 9th grade. I was never in a significant position/role but I did participate several times.

However, I have no idea how …

Filling out the NYU portion of the application and it asks if you have ever applied to NYU before, could be visiting or non-degree. If my daughter did an NYU summer program is the answer yes? She had …

Hi. I'm a senior applying for EA through CommonApp.

For the 'Extracurricular Activities' section, I am thinking of adding two online summer programs I did over the summer break. However, I participate …

Which academic teacher is it best to ask for a college recommendation from?

I'm currently a Nigerian student, with a 3.6 GPA.

Basically, I'm terrible with documents, especssially with financial ones. I've submitted everything that is required (as I think). IDOC says "ALERT: All required documents have been submitted and are …

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Over the past 3 years I have taught myself some of the Adobe apps (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition) and consider myself adept if not experienced with using them. Should I includ …

I go to a private school which isn't recognized by the College Board. We don't have any connection with the NHS and I was wondering if there was another way for me to sign up for NHS.