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I am about to be an 8th grader, I am mainly going to be taking mainly high school courses next year and I would like to be able to join medical programs that are available for my age - range. Are ther …

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I have an open mind on what colleges I would like to attend, and I’m trying to figure out what kinds of colleges I can get into with an 8th grade PSAT score of 1160. That was my first PSAT I’ve eve …

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I have an open mind on what colleges I would like to attend, and I’m trying to figure out what kinds of colleges I can get into with an 8th grade PSAT score of 1160. I got 680 in Reading and Writin …

How do I know which ones to include and which ones not to do? I do a lot of random things that are a lot but not every week or every month, but they are really good and I don't want to add too many ac …

Hello, I want to go to UMD but I’m not eligible to do FAFSA since I count as an international student (I live in Maryland though. I can live here cuz of my dads work visa). I know UMD does not require …

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For those seeking IT roles in government or defense, the CompTIA Security+ certification is not just beneficial—it's a requirement. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) established Directive 8570, whi …

In May, I had my A-level exams, so my school gave me permission to skip economics class. I accepted the offer, but it turns out my final grade for economics was 88, whereas in the previous semester it …

Hi! I'm a high school junior right now who is homeschooled. I've been comparing with my friends who are public schooled, and their high schools have lots of clubs and extra curriculars that my small c …

I am an aid seeking international student who wants to apply ED and is considering some Lacs. The ED rates are higher than RD but does that also apply to aid seeking intls? Do all just defer competiti …

Hi! I need to find a lot of extracurriculars, specifically unique ones that make an impact on my community. Does anyone have any ideas on what I could do?

I have a high math score of 780 and a low eng score of 560 on the SAT. As an international student, I'm applying with a high IELTS score to demonstrate English proficiency. Would my eng SAT score pull …

How often does plagiarism happen on this site? Would it be likely that someone else would steal my essay?

Preparing for college admissions can be a daunting process. Students need to focus on several key areas to enhance their applications:

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Im thinking applying to this program. Does anyone know how exclusive this program is? The website is a big ambiguous. precollege.usc.edu/summer-programs/exploring-entrepreneurship/

Im thinking applying to this program. Does anyone know how exclusive this program is? The website is a big ambiguous. haas.berkeley.edu/business-academy/high-school-entrepreneurship/

An overview of essential components that should be included in an application portfolio, especially for creative fields.

Students often wonder how to prepare for different exam formats. This guide explores the pros and cons of multiple-choice and essay questions, including strategies for success in each format.