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plants

I'm making an herbarium as an EC.

It's a collection of dried, described and documented plants.

How many should I collected for this to be considered Tier 1 or Tier 2?

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College admissions with GED

So, I think that it would be most appropriate to start with the situation that I have been trying to figure out.

I have technically never been in high school. I was supposed to be part of class of 202 …

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Here's the latest Class of 2027 Acceptance Rates for T100 collleges

Some are my guesses for now but I'll update this every couple of days until the list is as complete as possible. The key takeaway is that there is still a huge amount of downward pressure on acceptanc …

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UC Scouts Transcripts

Hi, I took a course from UC Scout last summer but didn't do well in it. If I don't report my transcripts to my school is that okay to do so? And will colleges ever find out about that course that I to …

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2 days ago
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Choosing majors, financial security or passion?

I'm having a dilemma.

I am someone who loves space and the universe, I also do a lot to learn about it, so naturally, I gravitate towards two majors: Aerospace Engineering and Planetary Sciences (I wa …

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2 days ago
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Is the pre college summer program at Syracuse considered prestigious?

I got in and am doing some courses for computer science. I just want to know if it would make me stand out to an ivy league.

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What should I write for my college essay and what extracurriculars would help me stand out more?

I am a Junior in high school and I'm just not sure how to even begin my college essay. I want it to be something that stands out and I'm just unsure how to come up with an idea that isn't bland or bor …

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Should I take Psych before taking AP Psych?

I have been trying to plan what classes to take my junior year and I really want to take AP Psych but I'm not sure if I should take regular psych first? I am aware that by taking psych first it will g …

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How do l start my personal essay?

So I'm in the last quarter of my Junior year, and I want to start my personal essay but I don't know how. Can you guys give me ideas?

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Is regular decision viable if you want colleges to see your 12th grade second-semester classes?

Hi, I'm currently a junior in high school right now and I'm hoping to apply to UNC-Chapel Hill. Throughout high school, I've taken almost all honors courses and have a 4.45 weighted GPA (4.0 unweighte …

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3 days ago
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IVY LEAGUE Admissions for the Class of 2027 continue to drop to historical lows.

Every cycle I take an educated guess at what the Ivy League acceptance rates will be. Based on the ED and REA rates my 2023 IVY DAY Spring edition predicts the following rates.

Cornell - 7.00% versus 7 …

 
 
 
 
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Hello, so basically I sent an email about financial aid few weeks ago to Geo@umn.edu and i didn’t receive any answers.

i have already submitted my application, I still have a few missing pieces but yeah. Could you please help me to reach unm’s Geo, I really want them to read my email.

Thank you.

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Creative and Relevant EC ideas

I am a sophomore interested in majoring in biomedical engineering at college. My hobbies include visual art, reading, and baking - none of which have to do with Biomed. eng. I am in NAHS and Diversity …

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Is it possible to bring a 3.69 GPA to a 3.8 or 3.9 as a junior?

I am currently a junior in high school and I have a 3.69 GPA, how do I bring it to a 3.8 or higher for college admissions next year? I can do dual enrollment during the summer if it means getting it h …

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is Wall Street 101 pre-college program at Bentley University prestigious program?

I got accepted to this program, they awarded me a 10% scholarship.

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Is an American Voices Award elligble to apply for National Student Poet?

I won a National American Voices Award for Scholastic Art & Writing. I am also invited to the National Events Week celebration, which I have registered for.

The Scholastic website says that students wh …

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If someone has done many AP classes but did not submit the AP scores

If someone has taken many AP classes but chooses not to submit their AP scores, is it less likely for them to be considered for an Ivy League school?

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4 days ago
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What extracurricular and activities would you suggest for me?

I am a Junior in high school. I am very creative, I like cooking & reading & playing video games. I am in the Women in Literature Club and Creative Writing Club at my school, and I am doing an interns …

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What classes should I take senior year?

I know I'm going to take AP Lit, AP Physics, and JROTC, but I don't know about the rest of them.

Should I take AP Calculus AB or BC?

Should I take AP Biology, Dual Enrollment Biology, or AP Psychology? …

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What are some recommended ECs for a sophomore?

I'm currently a sophomore interested in debating, public speaking, creative writing, etc. And I would like to know what are some prestigious contests or activities or research opportunities I may be a …

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