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I am a highschool junior planning on becoming a lawyer in the future. I am wondering on what I should do with college to become a lawyer? What should I look for in a college to achieve that career pat …

I was wondering how important leadership positions are in the college application process. I was thinking of running for the treasurer of my grade, but now I'm wondering if it will even help me. Would …

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I am a freshman in high school aiming for top schools in psychology and am hoping to become a psychiatrist.

This is where my dilemma comes in. My school does not offer AP courses (though I’ll still re …

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For example, if you go from taking AP English Language sophomore year back down to an honors english class junior year, will that look bad on applications? Or would it be fine as long as the total num …

Hi guys, I'm pretty new to the college admissions process and what colleges find apeealing, so I thought I could receive your guys help. I need help choosing courses for next yr and while I know it is …

Hello! I’m a sophomore in high school, and I fought to be the only sophomore ever allowed to take AP science in my school ( AP Environmental Science). However, this class switches with AP Bio each yea …

My daughter wants to take AP Stats in 10th grade. She is in NC Integrated Math 3 now as a freshman, earning an A. She's very good at math, also English and writing, which I hear is helpful. Would l …

hi! so im a sophomore and im currently hoping to be a pediatric dietitian. i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for colleges or programs that would be good for me to look into!

thanks! :)

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I am a parent of a student in senior yr who applied for almost 16 colleges and waiting for decisions from a lot of them as part of Regular Decision process. My question is 2 fold:

1. With the recent …

I am currently a junior in the Mid-Atlantic region. I want to study engineering and/or physics in college, but I don't have any ECs or programs. Does anyone have any recommendations for summer or scho …

I am a junior in high school with no AP credits I have 2 extracurriculars from Sophmore year and I’m currently taking dual enrollment at a college. I feel unprepared for college I have no idea what co …

I am faced with a pretty big decision: Take Honors Algebra 2 over the summer and take AP Precalc my Sophomore year, or just take Honors Algebra 2 normally. I was originally trying to do Alg2 over the …

I'm reaching out because I have a strong interest in pursuing studies in psychology and Environmental Science and Public Policy. As I prepare for the college application process, I understand the impo …

Hi! I'm looking for someone to review my extracurriculars or projected ECs), because I am a sophomore. I know they don't reflect my intended major well, however, my school does not have a law club, mo …

Hello, I'm currently a sophomore seeking advice on how to incorporate computer science into an extracurricular activity that I already take part in, which is being a member of student senate at my sch …

Hello, I'm currently a sophomore seeking advice on how to incorporate computer science into an extracurricular activity that I already take part in, which is being a member of student senate at my sch …

How important is class rank for college admissions? I’ve heard that schools compares your application to other students from your region. Considering that I’m from an underrepresented state, admission …

I am a freshman in High school, although I get reached by school's I do not have the money to go. I also do not know how I could go into these school's when I do not have the currency for it. I also d …