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I am a rising 8th grader looking to get into a top tier university, preferably somewhere in or close to California, like a UC or Stanford (possibly a stretch). I took the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 practi …

I am an incoming senior (class of 2026).

Can anyone tell me about the best college in america, then i will go and study SAP certification.

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I have a 700 math and 650 English and I am wondering if I should submit my sat score to those schools. I am going into psychology so I would be applying to the liberal arts colleges. I see a lot of mi …

I am going on foreign exchange for a year through rotary youth exchange, and I can't find any solid info on how it improves my chances. I also am wondering how you would report that, specifically on …

Hi, I am currently an engineering student at SJSU looking to transfer on to UC Berkeley for applied math. I meet all the major pre-reqs, and I want to know if even transferring from a CSU to a UC allo …

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I love the college’s focus on interdisciplinary learning, especially how the Environmental Science department combines lab research with local conservation projects—exactly the kind of hands‑on experi …

Many students focus heavily on grades and test scores, but top U.S. universities also place a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement. What kinds of activities stand out in college applications …

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Hi, I'm graduating high school in a few weeks. The only thing left to do is to finish the Senior Secondary Leaving Examinations in my country, deciding if I can graduate and which colleges I can apply …

Submit only if your scores are at or above the school's average. Otherwise, it may not help.

Ideally in junior year spring or early senior year. Attend both info sessions and sit in on a class if possible.

I have a 3.6 gpa and im about to be a senior in the fall. I plan to retake the sat and lock in on studying to get an extremely high score. The only problem is I don't have much extracurriculars and Im …

Hi! My intended major is aerospace engineering, but I don't know anyone going into it or anyone currently in it. I don't know if my current resume is enough to get into some of my desired universities …

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Iam an Indian student doing A-Levels. I am Targeting Big 3, I am a low income student with bad academics (C to B average)

I am a little confused whether I should do more work on my EC's, your guidance …

I'm looking into attending a mental health conference in 2025 but wondering if it's the right fit for me. These events seem to attract a wide variety of people, from healthcare professionals to studen …