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I know this question is asked very often, but I’ve never gotten a good answer and was just curious to hear your thoughts.

I am working on independent research on more than one topic and I’m looking to get my research published. Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions to help me begin this process?

Hey everyone, I'm going to be a senior next year and I really want to major in computer science. However, as you may know, it is one of the hardest majors to get into, and I'm afraid if I put it down …

Ok so I wanted to know more about the college application process (also I will be a freshman in high school this fall) so I went around trying to find a good podcast because I really love listening to …

How much would having no extracurriculars (through highschool I was too busy babysitting and taking care of my little sister while my parents both worked) and having taken no AP classes. Even with an …

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So I'm kinda confused as to where to begin since I am on the young side of my grade. I don't have to do an internship yet, but I want to start early and just gain some experience. Does anyone kn …

are NASA internships impressive?

Hey everyone! I'm really looking forward to majoring in CS. I was recommended to take ap chem and physics honors but I can only take one. What would be more beneficial especially for someone who wants …

Hi i’m American but I live in England, there are no AP classes here and no IB is offered at my school would that decrease my chance of getting into:

- Harvard

- Dartmouth

- WashU

- JHU

- Tufts

- Duke

my …

This might seem counter-intuitive. We all have seen record low admissions rates this application season however, contrary to the popular belief held here on CollegeVine, admissions rates have not gone …

I am currently a junior and would really like to attend Northwestern next year, it's only an hour away from home, very prestigious, and has one of the best journalism programs in the country. However, …

If I am gay/lesbian, how much of a boost will I have in college admissions to elite schools?

What about if I write an essay about it vs if I don’t? Thank you!

Hello y'all!

I'm currently interested in doing an AI project that helps classify some medical imaging, and I was hoping to get my research published in a journal (something like IYNA). However, I'm thi …

Which is better??

How many universities should we typically apply to?

As part of my AP Macroeconomics class, we took part in a one-off competition (https://econchallenge.unl.edu/). On a team of 4 (IDK if it matter but I was the top student on my team) we placed 10th sta …

This fall I will be a Junior, and the only Extracurricular activity that I have are clubs. What are some Extracurricular activities I could take that good colleges take into consideration ??

When using the chance simulator. I have noticed depending on the college your high SAT score can outweigh your poor GPA. Some collages become safety schools even having a .6 lower GPA then average but …

I am from India,I want to apply to Cornell University for the class of 2026.Most of the high schools in india do not provide AP classes. Should I take them separately or is it ok not to take th AP co …

I am passionate about biochemistry and global healthcare, and have been working on independent research/research papers (some with the guidance/mentorship of a professor) regarding a few topics. I am …