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Hello, I am currently in 11th grade and am wondering how badly a 3.96 GPA will affect my chances of getting into top schools (MIT, Caltech). I unfortunately got two Bs during my freshman year, one of …

Hi. I am writing a research paper. Can I submit that for my writing supplement for Williams College?

If I took the ACT last year but didn't submit my scores to the schools that I'm interested in this year, am I still able to submit those scores?

Also, how does super-scoring work? Will schools automati …

I have googled this answer but want to make sure they cannot. I got a 1390 because I was having a rough week but I do not want them to accept 1390 if I get a higher grade. Will they see if I take the …

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If I took a test got a 1380, did not submit my score to college or anything. Then in a month I retook and got a 1450, and I submit that one on my application to college. Will colleges see my first sco …

Hi, I am looking for scholarships with the following qualities.

- LGBTQIA+

- Black students

- Business/ Entrepreneurship

- STEM (preferably, biology related)

- Poems/ Creative writing

Let me know if you kno …

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If there were general answers that would also be helpful for me and others, but here is what the activity is (I'm a senior btw): I am starting to work on what is going to be a lengthy apologetic lette …

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hey everyone! I'm new at this, and I'm considering studying up in NY. I'm from Chile, and I'm wondering about the requirements, like any information about financial aids, convalidation of studies, wha …

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I'm currently considering UNLV, but I want to know if there's any schools that actually have music tech as a major (preferably in the West region of the US)

When is the best time to ask teachers for LOR?

I'm planning on graduating high school with my Associates degree via dual enrollment. I was wondering if it will better my chances of getting accepted into competitive colleges or will AP courses be t …

I really want to go to UT Austin for psychology, but i’m really unsure because I rank outside the top 6%

One of my dream school is marked as a "hard target" for me by collegevine. I'm wondering if anyone has gotten into colleges marked as "hard target"?

I have been involved with a Non Profit organisation since the last two years and solely handle the department of Research & Development from scratch and its the first organisation in my state working …

i am an international student,and my school counselor is confused about the concept of mid year report.please,what does it consist of?

is it the summary of 10th grade and 11th grade transcript? please, …