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What’s a cool online thing I can do as an EC activity to help with my college apps later?

I’m looking to do more things that show leadership, but my HS doesn't offer much right now. Are there things I can do on the internet instead of in person, especially things that are impressive for ap …

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Classes

Hello I am a freshman in high school and we are picking our classes for sophomore year. I take my schoolwork seriously and do the best I can, One of my classes that I had this year was Physical Scienc …

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4 years ago
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If I went on file for academic dishonesty in my online English 205 GE class and I’m a Bio major, will my chances be low?

I’m in community college right now hoping to transfer, I have about a 3.2

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When should I expect my ACT and SAT scores if I take them in March?

I go to [Name Removed] High School in Texas and I take my SAT on the 13th of March and the ACT on the 24th. I was hoping to get an estimate on when I should get my scores to start applying for college …

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how important is commitment to an elective?

I’ve been in my HS orchestra for 2 years now (now a sophomore) and playing violin since 4th grade. I don’t like playing at school anymore but still like the instrument. Would it look bad if I drop an …

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What are some of the best music schools that have good study abroad programs?

I’m a junior who plays 6 instruments. I want to major in music technology and minor in psychology.

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How many SAT subject tests are recommended in order to apply top 20 schools?

I am a sophomore and interested in either Bio or Psychology major to eventually apply for a medical school. I got 1590 SAT, 790 Bio and will take Chem in June. I know official requirement for most sch …

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Do this university only consider students with national achievement?

Passed class 12 cbse board examination with 96% and class 10 with 95.4%

Good co curricular skills but no national achievement ,

a bit interested in biotech engineering

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4 years ago
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Is it alright if I don’t do debate/model un/mock trial?

So I’m trying to go into govt at a highly ranked school. My school doesn’t have debate and even if we did, we wouldn’t be able to go to competitions. We don’t have model un or mock trial either. Howev …

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4 years ago
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Summer Program Decision Help

Hi guys!

So I’m looking to apply to the University of Florida next year (I’m class of 2021). I want to study journalism and communications. I already dual enroll with them, and I’m stuck between two s …

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Is 'Qualifying for AIME' considered Tier-B/C/D activity?

~20000 senior students take AMC 12 test and only 5% (~1000) qualify for AIME every year. Is qualifying for AIME considered a top tier EC activity (Tier-A/B/C)?

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Can u help prioritize summer program options?

I am evaluating the following 3 options for summer:

1. Internship at a defense research company

2. LaunchX program in Michigan

3. Boston University's RISE (Research In Science & Engineering)

I like all th …

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9th grade. Planning to earn the AICE diploma

what AICE classes do I have to take now to get the AICE diploma. I am a freshman.

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What do I have to do to get into artinstitutes.edu

I want to be a artist

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Do i need a lot of AP classes to get into UNC Chapel Hill and Clemson University??

i’m in the 10th grade and i go to school in sc.

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4 years ago
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Will dual enrollment help me get into UNC Chapel Hill ?

I’m in the 10th grade and I go to a predominately black high school in SC. I’m currently taking dual enrollment classes and I plan on graduating high school with an associates degree in science at the …

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4 years ago
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How can i boost my chance of getting into UNC @Chapel Hill as a out-of-state student ?

i’m in the 10th grade. i go to school in South Carolina.

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4 years ago
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glitch on system/ should I do more?

For this website I had put in all my information and the schools I was planned to apply to.

It said all my areas were strong except my Ap/ Honors Classes

I was a little surprised about this since I had …

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Is it ok to start new activities as a junior?

Currently a sophomore, and up until now, I had no idea what I was interested in. I did no clubs freshman year and this year I tried out AASA and Photo but quickly realized they are not for me. But I r …

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4 years ago
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How do you decide your career choice?

I have no idea what I want to do as a career but it seems as if all of my peers have already figured it out, thing only thing i'm sure about is I would want a high paying job to support loved ones.

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