Admissions Advice

My Johns Hopkins chances are 33-45% according to CollegeVine. How would that change if I applied early decision. (Not a chance-me because I can't find this information from the chancing calculator). W …

Hi, I´m from Brazil. It's possible for me to get financial-aid? If so, where and how can I apply for it?

So I am just going to keep this question short - How is UT Austin's undergraduate anthropology program (specifically bio. anthropology)? I am thinking of applying this year and it seems like a really …

This year I am applying to 6 colleges, with Penn State Main being my safety. I hopefully will get into one of my other top colleges, but just in case, should I put in the effort to apply for the Schre …

The grade sistem in Brazil is different so it´s kinda complicated to fill this part. If possible l´d like some tips about the whole filling process too. Thanks!!!

Hello, I am a sophomore. My interest is math, science, and writing. Do you know any clubs, extra-curricular activities, or competitions that are related to these fields? I feel like I don't have enoug …

Hello, I'm an international student and planning to apply to universities in the US.

I'm a senior already.

I want to pursue the medical track and of course, part of the important things I need to apply …

So more specifically, I received a B in precalculus honors during my sophomore year, but I took AP Calculus my junior and received an A+ (97). I also received a 5 in the exam. So I was wondering since …

I am going into my sophomore year in South Africa, and I was wondering what to do if all my documents aren't ready yet. Our curriculum and term/semester time dates aren't the same. It says in the appl …

I´m in 9th grade and was just wondering if this counts as a spike or if itś impressive. I made an application, a passion project that was promoted by 5 school districts. It aims to help students with …

Hi there,

In respect to financial aid, are there instances were a student puts their EFC and gets a lower EFC by the college. What I'm saying is, do colleges reduce your EFC if they feel it's too high …

Taking the SAT for the 1st and only time tomorrow (my previous 4 got cancelled)

Any tips for pacing, MC, etc? Thank you!!!

I am not sure of the aforementioned question

Hi! Here is my question:

Can I use my Senior year's First Quarter or First Semester GPA on the Common App?

My current GPA is not the best and I am wondering if including the First Quarter of senior year …

I am a freshman and would like to take concurrent enrollment courses in music, but I don’t know when I should start. When in my high school career do you think would be the right time?

I have a few Bs on my transcript and I don't know if that will be accepted.

Also, do you need to be in sports to be more likely to be accepted? If you start your own club that is local, does that give …

I want to be involved more outside of my school, how can I do that? In other words, what can I do to gain more experience in community activities?

I am a sophomore and I am not involved much

Hi! If I want to send in my college applications to meet the Early Action deadline of November 1st, can I take my SAT on November 7th and send my scores when I get them? Thank you, I appreciate it!

Hello! I am a current sophomore in high school, and I am trying to decide on what my "spike" is. I am really good at and interested in a broad selection of areas, but I know this approach won't serve …