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What can I do as a sophomore to start helping me get accepted into these colleges that are a reach for me right now?

Hi! I am trying to decide between an early decision vs a regular decision for my dream college. I would apply test-optional so I would be lower on the list but the rest of my application is above aver …

People told me to do pre med while others told me that it’s more for a 2 year college so community college of Denver would be it? I’m not sure I honestly need advice because I’m very clueless . Thanks …

I am a freshman in my first semester of high school who wants to apply to MIT. I asked CollegeVine's chancing algorithm about my extraurriculars and, as of right now, they're not very strong. I have 8 …

As of right now my GPA is 3.9 (unweighted). I am taking 2 honors classes (plan to take ap's in the following 3 years and a couple honors). I am also on JV basketball. What can I do to ensure that I co …

I was wondering on the activities section, what do you put in the Organization name space if there is no organization or if it is an activity you do on your own

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Scholarships for 3.0 gpa students and disabled students

I am deciding on some extracurriculars to do and will be going to school for a BSN. My dream school is UPenn. What extracurriculars look best on your application for nursing school?

I am a South Carolina resident and I have always wanted to go to UNC. However, out of state acceptance is extremely difficult and no one from my small catholic school has ever gotten in. What do I nee …

I'm currently stuck as I don't know how to put my service hours in the Activities section of Common App. I didn't do weekly volunteer work so I don't know what to put in my weekly hours.

Also, English …

This may be a better question for any Ivy League students/graduates or admissions counselors, but regardless I'll ask here. Does anyone have advice on how to stand out in Ivy League apps? Is a Passion …

So I’ve decided to withdraw from my AP Stat because I gave myself too much course load my senior year and don’t have the time to study that and AP physics at the same time. I am doing extracurriculars …

Please just tell me any tips that will guarantee me to get into UC Davis as a freshman

I'm only a sophomore in high school so things could easily change over time, but I want to apply to a school with a 54% acceptance rate. If it says I have a 59% chance, is this a good thing or just a …

I am a high school freshman looking to go into veterinary. I am trying to find good schools with a good veterinary class/classes.

I was wondering if you would be willing to take a look at my Common App Activties and tell me what you think at first impression. If you think I show leadership, commitment, and accomplishment, on the …

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hi guys, i don't know how well my ecs really hold up against others, am a current junior in a top, very small school for my city (country?).

freshman:

started a blog, really didn't do much but rekindle …

I'm worried about how my extracurriculars will look to colleges. I'm not sure if they're very good at all, or if they'll be enough to get into top tier schools. Are there other activities I should be …