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Grading/GPA

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This year, I am a freshman currently taking AAC algebra (pre-ap). I haven't been doing the best in this course, and I have a 85 average as of this whole school year. Will this impact my GPA grea …

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Football programs

Hi I am looking for football programs that are in Minnesota and that will help me improve my skill so I can be able to put that on my essay in college profile so do you guys know any program is that d …

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Help?

I am a junior in highschool and I question whether or not I can/will get into a college. My GPA isn't the best, and my ACT score isn't perfect either. Honestly, I am not even sure what path I want to …

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What are my chances of making each UC with these stats?

California residence

UC GPA (10-11): UW: 3.8 W: 4.67 Capped: 4.07

13 Weighted Courses

Major: Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science

Extracurriculars: Started nonprofit, started school club, 100+ volunteer ho …

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What should I take, Track or Academic Decathlon?

I recently made my course selections for my Junior year and I was in a bit of a dilemma. I have one elective left and I don't know if I should give it to Track or Ac Dec. This year I took Ac Dec and I …

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University Interview General Question

Hi, I'm a senior from an international school.

After applying to multiple colleges in the U.S., I applied to a prestigious university from my home country (known to be academic).

Basically, my essays …

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Is this a realistic (but still rigorous) plan?

I'm currently taking - English 9 H, Geometry, Mandarin 1, Biology (as well as P.E. and Health)

10th - AP World History, English 10 H, Algebra II, AP Bio, Mandarin 2 (and P.E)

11th- AP US History, AP Eng …

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Self Studying for AP's

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Would anyone recommend self-studying for AP classes? I want to go into the medical field (surgery) and I have free time in the summer. I'm not necessarily interested in high school credit. Where ca …

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2 years ago
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Do I have to go to a graduate school to become an animator?

I read somewhere that for some jobs you have to continue your university focus and go to a graduate school for that course so is there a animation graduate school I need to go to?

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2 years ago
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Should I go to college in my hometown?

In the past I have assumed I would definitely go out of state, however as I've started looking into theater more (theater tech specifically) I've realized one of the programs that I really like is in …

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Should I apply to a lot of schools or just apply to my tops?

Please help, I am a Junior and start the application process in the fall.

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2 years ago
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AP calc AB or dual enrollment calc?

I found out today that "AP Calc" means AP Calc AB at my school. I asked the teacher if she would support my self-studying the BC content, but she basically said that she's tried that in the past and i …

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2 years ago
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Ivy league?

Hi! I really want to get into ivy league and I will do whatever it takes but I am wondering if it is worth it. I would love advice! thanks!

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2 years ago
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How can I show course rigor if I am a junior

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So I recently turned my thoughts on high school around. I didn't care until now. However, I am facing the consequences. To make up for low course rigor, I planned to take the AP courses offered on …

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2 years ago
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NYU?

I am a senior right now and have decided I will take next year to save money and do generals at our local college. I really want to go forward with majoring in theatre, and I'm thinking on a dream sch …

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2 years ago
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When should I start applying to University of Hawaii at Manoa?

I have a 30 ACT, a 3.5-3.8 GPA, several extracurriculars, and according to this website a 98% chance of making it into UH at Manoa.

I'm a JUNIOR in highschool right now, and am unsure whether I should …

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Summer After Sophomore Year

I am a current high school sophomore and I'm going into this summer without any plans and I'm feeling disappointed that I have started so late to look for programs. Should I try to start on something …

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2 years ago
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Will engineering colleges like UNC still accept me?

Just based off of grades I have not taken any Ap classes and I’m about to be a junior. But as a junior I plan to take about 4 Ap classes, as well as my senior year. Do you think this will be rigorous …

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Do colleges care about AP coursework?

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I’m a high school junior currently with a 4.0 GPA and 1540 SAT… I’m really concerned though because I want to go into political science but I only have credit for IB American history and AP euro …

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2 years ago
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Boosting Application

Does anyone know of any computer science related activities/programs I can do to boost my college app?

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