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I'm a little confused on what path to take after an environmental science degree

My academic record isn't the best, and I'm trying to use the additional information section on the Common App to explain why, but I'm struggling with the 650 word limit. I grew up in a really abusive …

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So I was going through the NYU application and was trying to decide whether to turn in an SAT score or 3 different AP scores. I got a 1350 on my SAT, but I got a 5 on my AP Spanish Literature e …

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There is a lot of information out there, about having an EC spike or being well rounded, but the consensus seems to be that having a spike is the way to go. But personally I’m interested …

So I have a 1500 SAT, 790 Math and 710 Reading. Some of my peers have told me to apply test optional while some said to submit them. So now I'm on the edge and after some Googling, I read that applyin …

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I’m a freshman and at school I am a part of our school’s debate club. The club is really small, not many people show up consistently, and we don't debate consistently either. Many of the m …

Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone could recommend some extra - circular - activities that they used to get into college, or some that they plan on using to get into college. All recommendations …

junior planning to major in linguistics here! this coming semester, i am taking an online elective in which students pick a specific topic to study and conduct research, culminating in a final researc …

Hi everyone! So I decided to ED 2 to BU, and i was kind of nervous about it. I definitely have all the numbers for the school (3.94 UW, 4.32 W, 1550, 34) but I also feel like these days numbers aren't …

Does anyone know how difficult it is to get into Purdue's Computer Science program? I've seen a lot of different stats, but I haven't seen any actual figures.

Hi, the school I'm applying to has its deadline today. Everything is done in the application but My counselor hasn't submitted the ED agreement yet, Can she do it after I have applied or does she need …

I'm currently a sophomore in highschool and worried about my extracurriculars. I don't have any outstanding awards or leadership positions and am worried that I won't be able to get any now, especiall …

Props to all you hard-working seniors that "grinded" over Winter break to get your Common App submitted to your RD schools. Take a few days off and use generous amounts of self-care to help piece your …

Hello there! Future Music Education (Choral) major in the process of deciding between UF and UCF. I haven't received a decision for UF yet, but I have been accepted to UCF. In addition, I'm set to rec …

I am an international student applying to Williams. I have 4.0 Unweighted GPA and I have been in the top 5 in my class. My school doesn't offer AP courses.

My extracurriculars are bland with me just …

I am an international student applying to Berea . I would like to how hard it is for international students to get into Berea .

I am currently a sophomore taking Spanish IV Honors. Next year I plan to take Physics C AP, Calculus AB AP, Cybersecurity GT (GT is gifted and talented; it gives you a 1.0 GPA boost), World History AP …

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I am an international student and I planned to attend Amherst College. I am a student of IBDP, which has English as the primary language of instruction. Also, I got 1550 on SAT- 750 in R&W and 800 …

Hey guys! I am writing an essay to a figure I admire (scholar, scientist, advocate, policymaker, etc.) for a particular application. I want to write about Hank and John Green, specifically for their w …