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Okay so my school doesn't offer AP classes, rip. BUT, I plan on buying a book and using online resources to study so I can take the exam at a nearby school.

Now for dual enrollment, I'm already taking …

Some universities I'll apply to ask for a writing supplement. Am I supposed to send it with the whole application, or I'm allowed to send it later? And does it influence the application decision?

I'm currently a junior and I am taking a semester honors course that I want to drop. However, it is past the deadline to drop it so a WP will show up on my transcript in place of the grade (it indicat …

Hi, so I currently am having trouble deciding which activity I should put for #10 on my Common App activities section.

I'm the co-vice president of social media in my school's Red Key Club- where I eng …

I'm volunteering at my local library and helping shelve books, clean, sort paper work and I don't know to put for the position description. Should I put Library Assistant or something like that? Help …

Hello, I currently am experimenting with Photoshop and 3D modeling on Blender. When I include this on Common App, how would I explain it? And how would I share my portfolio of all of the art I've made …

Hello, I currently run a pretty unsuccessful Youtube channel (33 subs) averaging around 130 views each video, and they are made to entertain rather than say anything meaningful. I do work hard on each …

Recently 1250 White applicants were polled and more than 1/3 revealed they lied on their college application about race to improve their chances of getting admitted. 75% of those who lied matriculated …

I have been a constant share market investor for over a year. Until April 2021, I used to invest along with my dad by helping him in accounting and information gathering and sometimes buying/sharing t …

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I have a 4.64 unweighted gpa for 11th grade. I've never gotten a B and so I was wondering, I decided to take 12 college courses, 4 AP’s, 3 Regular, and 1 honor (had a similar load last year) is it ok …

So far I've reviewed about 5-6 essays and hadn't known what the authors think of my review. I always make sure my reviews are of-quality and really point out mistakes in an essay, so I want to know if …

Hi y'all,

I requested a transcript to be sent via electronic service on the 27th of October for all of my schools. There is supposed to be 0 turnaround time as the counselor approves the transcript and …

I have to send official scores to US universities. But the problem is that I don't know, to which universities I am required to send the scores.It is not written about it properly in their respective …

Hey Guys!! The one thing I am concerned about and am sure many other kids are as well, is many collages require a lot of coursework. What if you are from a small-town high school that doesn't give the …

Currently 3.67 GPA. In junior class. Looking for political science undergraduate

Should I enter my unweighted or weighted GPA in the common app it gives me the option for both but I am not sure which one is better for sending to colleges?

So... ED Pals how we all doing?

How are we all feeling? I just got my login details for my student account for Yale.

Welp. Thank God for life.

How much do I have to drop my average grade from 11th grade to my mid-year report of 12 grade for admission officers to revoke my acceptance if I got accepted in ED.

Average grade in 11th grade (out of …

I'm trying to find places I can volunteer in my community but I'm having a hard time. I've emailed the nursing home in my town about it and I'm waiting on a response from them. Now I'm trying to brain …