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i was in my junior year of high school when Covid started and i had many plans for extracurricular activities but because of Covid everything just got ruined. But i still managed doing 1-2 activites.

i …

How do you tackle prompts that ask what you are looking forward to doing at college, without sounding too cliche? i see 'Starting clubs or joining clubs' in most examples. i understand that if it is a …

I am passionate towards Research in Science, Art, Reading. I want to be a good applicant for MIT, Harvard, Stanford etc. I am from India.

I want to major in engineering

Should I send a 1430 SAT to Cornell? I worry that since my goals are more stem oriented that a 670M/760RW might not look the best.

In the spring of Sophomore year, I scored a 1480 (800 Math, 680 English), but this past August (before junior year), I scored a 1380 (710 Math, 670 English). My goal is to get a 1520+ superscore and m …

I used to go to an abacus learning institution called UCMAS which taught how to do arithmetic operations (upto 4 digit numbers) on an abacus and in your head, and they held competitions at state, nati …

This summer we had some COVID-19 relief as compared to last summer. For the benefit of younger members, can you vote on what you did to fulfill visiting the campus of the schools you are applying to? …

I am an international student , so the university I am applying for has released its application but not the common-app , so should i wait for common-app or not...(Note I am planning to apply for only …

Remember that whether you get accepted is not a reflection of your worth or your talents and abilities but an accounting issue since colleges are a business. Sometimes they only have room for 1 chess …

I've taken 6 year-long DE classes. At my high school they count as 1 class each, but the college counts them as two classes (one a semester). Should I put that I took 6 or 12 duel enrollment classes o …

I'm an international student, my school doesn't have a CEEB code. in the school report my counselor is asked to attach a school profile. What it is?

I understand that the majority of colleges state that students applying test-optional won't necessarily be disadvantaged from those who do submit scores, however, I would like perspectives surroundin …

Do they accept intn'l students in Spring ?

Trying to find a photography school

I'm a junior in highschool

I initially wanted to write about immigrating to the US, learning a new language, adjusting...but I want to change that because many students will probably write about the same thing. Now I want to wr …

Lets say the requirements of med school is that they have 4 yrs degree certificate. If I complete it in 3 yrs will it fulfil the requirements?

College application are coming soon

What would be the best community service/leadership things to do that will increase my chance of gaining the Stamps scholarship? I am a junior in high school and plan to stay in-state and attend LSU f …

Hello- I am a 9th grader at a brand new public magnet school that focuses on TIDE (technology, innovation, design and Entrepreneurship). The school also has a dual college program and offer a 5 pathw …