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I need to make a decision for next semester,

I am planning to take BC calc next semester but the teacher at my school is notorious for making the class very difficult, (vast majority of students get a …

I am an international student and I am planning to apply ED to Amherst. I had taken the October SAT but was not satisfied with my score so I am going to apply test optional. Now my question is how bad …

I am currently a freshman in high school and I am not taking any AP classes. I am trying to get into an Ivy league school, is taking no AP classes right now a good idea

I am planning on applying to schools like U Michigan, Georgia Tech, Purdue, and UIUC for computer science. Currently, I have a 1490 SAT, M: 790, R: 700. If the schools offer test-optional should I app …

Hi! I’m taking AP Microeconomics this year. My grade is pretty bad considering I’m planning on majoring in business at competitive schools were business is popular, such as NYU or Boston. I only have …

Hi, I have a question about whether or not to send SAT scores.

I got a 1310 and will retake the one in November, should I still send the college my SAT scores if their baseline is 1350 and above?

Thanks

Hello, I'm confused about the purpose of a recommendation letter. And is it really important for colleges?

My high school, disappointingly, does not offer physics. I want to be an engineer, so getting into college without physics may present an issue. I moved over the summer, and at my old high school most …

Hello!

I'm a sophomore and I wanted to start preparing for colleges early. I'm seeing that chance simulation takes into account extracurriculars. My question is how important are extracurriculars in co …

I'm starting my Junior year of high school in Washington State, and I'm generally a pretty good student (Top 5% Class Rank, 11 APs by senior year, 3.99UW/4.5W), and I am considering several schools th …

I, optimistically, want to try getting into Stanford. I'm a senior, so I'll be doing undergraduate applications. I doubt I'll make it in this year but I'm going to shoot for transferring in later on, …

Hi,

Is getting runner's up in the NYT Summer Reading Contest considered a state/regional or national award/honor?

I am planning on applying to schools like U Michigan, Georgia Tech, Purdue, and UIUC for computer science. Currently, I have a 1490 SAT, M: 790, R: 700. If the schools offer test-optional should I app …

Hi! I'm currently a junior (A/B+ student taking honors, AP and college courses) and trying to plan for college apps as much as possible. My top 3 schools are (in no specific order) Villanova, Clemson, …

Trying to get an answer on if Physics is a make or break admissions requirement for an otherwise A+ average student who doesn’t plan to major in a science field?

How do you create a good college list accommodating your major and stats?

I've been hearing the term, 'brag sheet' everywhere yet wasn't entirely taught about it throughout high school. I'm currently applying to colleges and getting teacher recs. but I'm not sure where to s …

I'm a rising senior and I'm applying early action to smu.

I need help with this prompt

SMU is a diverse learning environment shaped by the convergence of ideas and cultures. How will your unique experie …

Hey, I'm a Black, Muslim male who goes to a small public charter STEM-Based school just outside of Houston, TX that offers 15 APs and 6 Dual Credit courses. My dad is a doctor who makes 6 figures cons …

I am a senior that is applying to Stanford or early action and I have gotten all the essay topics except for this one. I was actually writing about astronomy but I feel that it is to cliche. Is there …