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How are extracurricular activities evaluated for students who have transferred to many different high schools?

I am currently a junior. When I graduate, I will have 3 high schools that I have attended. As you can imagine, it is hard to be consistent with extracurricular activities when I have not had enough ti …

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Should I submit an SAT score to test-optional UCs?

I am a current junior and will be graduating 2021. My SAT score is a 1320 and I was going to take the March one until it got canceled. I was also going to take a ACT as I was doing better in practices …

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4 years ago
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Should I do duel enrollment my senior year of high school?

I am currently a sophomore in high school. I have a 4.0 GPA and I take all honors and AP Classes, as well as varsity tennis and clubs. I am really nervous for my freshman year of college because I kno …

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Would it hurt you if your spike is not that much related to the subject you want to major in?

I’m a freshman at a public high school in Canada and I’m planning on applying to one of the ivy schools. I don’t have any spikes currently but I’m planning on making debate and math my spikes since I …

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Should I take social sciences all four years if I’m planning on applying to Harvard/Yale college?

I’m a freshman in Canada and I’m planning on applying to the ivy schools. I’m just wondering if I should take social sciences and what subjects would u recommend me to take?

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Could affirmative action actually be beneficial for me (Asian Filipino male) if I contrast the stereotypes?

I'm currently a junior at a below-average high school in New York. I scored a 1450 on the SAT, have a 4.0 unweighted GPA, with emphasis on the medical field, as I eventually want to go to PA school w …

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4 years ago
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How can I work on standing out on Ivy League applications?

I am a sophomore and I have a 4.4 GPA and a 1320 SAT (I am going to take it again after studying more). I have gotten straight A's throughout high school and I am taking the hardest classes offered at …

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Any tips on applying to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as an out of state applicant?

I am a junior in high school and am hoping to apply to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the fall. I live in Oklahoma. Is there any tips to strengthen my application to UIUC? What are …

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4 years ago
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Stanford or Harvard

being an international British student, which s better to apply REA for psychology/neuroscience majoring? Also considering financial aid and other offerings for each schools and why. what happens if I …

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What SAT score is too low that should I not submit?

With schools providing the option to not submit scores, what would probably be the breakoff point where it's probably best not to submit your SAT scores if you have any lower than that to competitive …

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4 years ago
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Since most schools are test optional now, when should you choose to upload scores?

Most schools are stating that they are "Test Optional", however, this raises the question of whether it is beneficial or hurtful to upload your scores.

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What do admissions look for in British students

Which university in the US suits well for psychology and neuroscience program? From top universities to normal.

My main four colleges are: Princeton, Stanford, UChicago and Johns Hopkins.

I am a British …

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Do I need to put in my PE grades for self reported grades on the common app or UC app?

I got a B in PE in both semesters of sophomore year but it isn't a CP Class so I'm confused on whether to include it or not.

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4 years ago
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How accurate is the admissions chance calculator on this platform?

The calculator on this website turned my matches and even some of my reaches into safeties, at least based on their metrics. Now I’m not stupid and I know an algorithm isn’t the voice of God telling …

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How to record community service hours

I am a Junior high school student with a 3.7 GPA and 30 ACT composite but near-zero extracurriculars. I've been trying to compensate with community service with JROTC and volunteer tutoring. The probl …

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Is it easier to get an acceptance rate if i’m in a private international school?

I attend one of the SEK international schools, but i do not live in the USA. Is it easier to get admitted bra cause of this?

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How do I strengthen my application, and create a “spike”, to help me get into Ivy League Schools?

I’m currently a sophomore at a public school. I have a 4.76 weighted GPA, and am expected to take 12 AP classes by the end of high school. My dream is to get into an Ivy League school, or ideally, Sta …

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Can I write about Summer Programs on the Common Application?

I have been to three summer programs, two from the same organization and another one and I wanted to know if I can talk about my experiences and achievements on the Common Application? Also, would I m …

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What extracurriculars look good when you're applying for an undergraduate business degree at a competitive college?

Hey there,

I'm currently a freshman trying to plan her extracurriculars for college. I'm hoping to become a tech entrepreneur when I grow up, and I don't know what extracurriculars can support the more …

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Will SAT's be happening and will it be a compulsory requirement for admissions for the students of fall 2021?

I am currently a high school student based in Dubai and I'm interested in pursuing a futue in Data Science/Business Analytics.

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