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4 days ago
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To the embarrassed or guilt-worn student

Feeling ashamed of low grades, a bad behavior record, or procrastination habits? Guilty of not doing your very best from the start? Don't beat yourself up. I see you, and made this post just to remind …

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12 days ago
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Need help filtering colleges (US)

Online filters generally don't have what I'm looking for. Any US college that fits ALL of these points?

1. Any student can live off campus.

2. Open curriculum or does not have gen ed.

3. Flexible class s …

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15 days ago
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Mastery-Based Learning/Transcript

I go to a relatively new school. It's small (250~ students) and is mastery learning based. Which basically means we get graded on "real-world" skills along with our course/course work. Where I'm from, …

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2 months ago
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Colleges like Rice - high academic rigor/quality AND no living on campus requirement

Rice is obviously a fantastic college with great academics, which is always good for me. I'm interested in neuroscience. Another I think unique thing about Rice is that even though it's private and to …

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2 months ago
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college essay

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2 months ago
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Should I apply with bad grades?

Hi everyone!

I know you must have rolled your eyes at the title, but please read this through cuz I really REALLY need help/advice.

So, I'm an international low income student, who has studies the Camb …

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2 months ago
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How can I get a CS internship?

I am a freshman in high school. I'm going to take some courses at my local college during the summer, but I also wanted to know how I could get a Computer Science internship (CS is my major) for futur …

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2 months ago
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Are my extracurriculars where they should be for PolySci and/or Urban Planning at USF, FSU, or UF?

As a junior in high school, I’ve been working to build up my extracurricular portfolio. I’m interested in majoring in either urban planning or political science, ideally at Florida State University or …

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2 months ago
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With this profile, should I apply to Wharton for Early decision or M&T program?

I am an Indian Student from CBSE Board.

My grades are as follows;

Class 9: 92.4%

Class 10: 98.4%

Class 11: 89.4%

Predicted Grade: 95%

Extracurricular Activities:

1.Project Kisaan Bhalai:

Started a project to …

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3 months ago
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Is 1440 a good SAT score?

I am a student from India and I attempted the SAT without studying at all and scored 1440.

I wish to attend the Wharton School of Business so is this score enough?

What if I apply test-optional?

Can I g …

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3 months ago
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Where should I apply? Wharton, M&T, UChicago, Duke, NYU or UCLA (What if I apply test-option?)

My grades are as follows;

Class 9: 92.4%

Class 10: 98.4%

Class 11: 89.4%

Predicted Grade: 95%

SAT:

1st attempt: 1440

Extracurricular Activities:

1.Project Kisaan Bhalai:

Started a project to provide reliable w …

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3 months ago
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How important are AP exams for ivy league university admissions?

I have always been the highest scorer in my class and have stellar extracurricular activities( received recognition from the Ministry of Agriculture for my efforts and tied up with the biggest bank of …

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3 months ago
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Do you ever wish you could include things on your resume from years outside of highschool?

I have several cool accomplishments... that, of course, have all occurred outside of high school, meaning I can't use them on college applications. Do you have anything you wish you could include in y …

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3 months ago
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How are the top public schools having such a high acceptance rate compared to private ones?

I’m basing rankings on USNews:

usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities

Take, university of pittsburgh, for example, it’s ranked #62 and has a very high 67% acceptance rate. I don’t get h …

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3 months ago
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Are the services of the Thumbtack good

Greetings! I am hoping to gather some insights about the quality of the Thumbtack reviews services. If you have use their services before, I would be grateful if you could share your thoughts and fee …

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3 months ago
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An online resource about Rentcafe

Can you help me locate a reliable and unbiased online resource to gather information about Rentcafe? Moreover, if you have any feedback or opinions about this company and its services, I would be grat …

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4 months ago
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How would having an associate's degree affect my chances?

I have been wondering for a while on how holding an associate's degree would affect my chances to going to a proper 4-year college. I do know that it shows that you are able to deal with the course lo …

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4 months ago
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I don't like my housing assignment. Now what?

Ok, let's say I committed to a college after May 1 and declined all others. Now July/August comes and I get my housing assignment, and that didn't match my preferences.

Sure, I'm not legally obligated …

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4 months ago
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With this profile, should I apply to Wharton for Early decision or M&T program?

I am an Indian Student from CBSE Board.

My grades are as follows;

Class 9: 92.4%

Class 10: 98.4%

Class 11: 89.4%

Predicted Grade: 95%

these are my Extracurriculars activities(collegevine.com/questions/42036 …

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5 months ago
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Can I get some advice on my Common app essay topic? Thanks everyone!

I am getting ready to write my Common app essay and I think I have an idea of what I would like to write about and I'd like some feedback on it.

I plan on applying to a few state universities and some …

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