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Pre-College Summer Program vs. Non-College Selective Summer Program

I am planning to make a summer vacation plan for 2020 this year.

I would like to know which of Pre-College Summer Program (3~4 weeks) of the University or the Selective Summer Program (a week) offered …

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Summer activities (internships, nonprofits, programs, etc.) for social science in Atlanta?

I'm a sophomore interested in the social sciences, specifically political science/international relations. I'm looking to explore my career interests more and develop my extracurricular profile (which …

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What courses should I take Junior and Senior Year?

I am currently a sophomore in high school. I plan on pursuing a career in nursing after high school. I have already taken several college and AP courses including Intro to Psychology (A-), Political …

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If I went to the UMTC liberal arts will I be set back for a medical program?

How do majors of a science school reflect their majors vs. a liberal arts school?

I got accepted into the Swenson College of Science at the UM Duluth. However, I want to go to UM Twin Cities because of …

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How should I study for SAT subject test for math 2?

I'm planning on taking the SAT subject test for math 2 and I'm not sure how I should study for it...Could someone give me some tips for books, websites, and other ways to practice?

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What are some of the best ways to study for my SAT, as a visual learner?

I'm a high school sophomore, I have not yet taken my SAT but planning on taking my TSI soon.

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What interships/ community services should I participate in if i want to be a surgeon?

i'm a high school sophomore looking into being a surgeon.

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Hi, I'm a junior in the Boston ma area, interested in polysci and interning somewhere!

Hi, I'm a junior in the Boston ma area, interested in polysci and interning somewhere- does anyone know the best way to go about that? want to help with campaigning and be an intern, that sort of idea …

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are the chances of acceptance for internatinoal students the same as for domestic?

If I have 1450 SAT I, 35 ACT, nearly all 800 in SAT II, I am an A-level student with 4As in AS and expected 4A in A2, and 5A 3As in O levels. 75 to 100% ECs in tier A and B. With these stats what is m …

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How can I increase my chances as a Sophmore?

Hey, I am a Sophmore and my GPA is not the best, I have not taken my ACT or SAT yet, what is the best way to increase my chances. I'm not that athletic so I don't have many Extra-curricular activities …

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4 years ago
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Withdrawing apps after ED acceptance?

Ok, I have a question and want to see what people's thoughts are. A few of my friends applied ED to some top schools and got accepted. I'm beyond happy for them! Luckily I don't feel jealous since I d …

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What steps do I need to take in high school to prepare for med school?

I'm a sophomore and i just want to know what I need to do to become a doctor

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What things should I start doing in high school if I want to to go into the medical field

I am a sophomore in high school and I go to the best school in Kentucky, I want to go to Florida State University, and also go to med school. I want to get a head start and I have no idea what things …

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How is act and sat calculated from middle eastern grading system?

I am a tenth grader in the middle east with a high average 98% but i don't know if it can be calculated into other forms

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Legal Internships?

I live in CA, is there any internships in the state for high schoolers involved in government/legal/political issues? What is the best way to research and find these internships?

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How do you make a college notice you for your art without having to shove it in their face and be annoying about it?

i have already created an online art portfolio but i dont know how to get recognized by the colleges i want for my art accomplishments.

i have won at least 3 art competitions over the past year and ha …

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AP chemistry VS AP biology

Our son took physics 1 honors as a freshman and is currently taking chemistry honors.

He is debating what science class he has to take next year between AP Chemistry vs AP Biology.

He wants to take AP b …

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What to look for when visiting a college campus?

My family has been saving up a bit and we're finally going on a road trip to tour some schools. I'm kinda nervous I won't know everything to look for when I visit. I've been reading some articles whic …

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Is it impossible to find internships in high school, or is it just me?

I’ve been seeing that colleges want you to show internships as one of the extracurricular activities on your application. Honestly though it seems impossible to find an internship that’ll actually tak …

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What’s a cool online thing I can do as an EC activity to help with my college apps later?

I’m looking to do more things that show leadership, but my HS doesn't offer much right now. Are there things I can do on the internet instead of in person, especially things that are impressive for ap …

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