Career questions tagged college-admissions
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Is a college essay about an admired family member unoriginal?
I am currently writing my application essay, and I plan on writing it about my relationship with my father and the positive impact he has on my upbringing through sports, school, and life skills. Is this a commonly seen essay that college admissions may be tired of reading?
When should I start applying for colleges?
When should I start applying for colleges?
How do I strengthen my college application as someone who wants to major in architecture?
As someone who wants to apply to schools with competitive architecture programs, how do I prove to admission officers that I’m qualified? Are there extracurriculars or courses that will strengthen my application?
How do you make a decent essay when applying to colleges?
I'm a 12th grade student in high school who is planning to go to college for veterinary technology. I have no experience into writing personal essays about myself or what I should include in them.
where is the best place to find information about the process of college admissions and applications?
I am going into senior year and wanna know where to start for scholarships as well as picking the right degree and university for me.
How do I get into a college that is beneficial for me?
I want to go to a college that is academically exceptional of course, but I also want to make sure to focus on my mental health. How can I look for and find colleges that align with my needs for good self help resources and good education?
What are some things I can do to create a good college application?
Hi! I am an upcoming junior in high school and a freshman in a community college because I do dual enrollment. What are some things I should do to have a good looking college application? Im also from a small town, so there aren't as many options.
how do i write a college admissions essay?
How do I decide what to write a college admissions essay about? everyone that i've read has been so philosophical and i just don't know where to start.
How to come up with ideas for college essay?
I am stuck with coming up some ideas to write my main commonapp essay on.
Which schools have a good neuroscience program?
I want to know about universities in the US or the UK
how many safety, target, and reach schools should someone apply to?
the title says it all so yeah
how to apply to college?
the title pretty much says it all i need to undertsand the proper way to apply to college without screwing it up
How would you get Merit Scholarships from colleges if you don't submit an SAT score?
I have an average SAT score but have an unweighted GPA of 4.0, have taken a mix of honors and college classes, and are part of a large array of extracurriculars. If I decide not to submit my SAT score, will colleges that are test-optional still accept me and give me a generous amount of scholarship money?
What do you feel made you stand out as an applicant to the school you attend, or any scholarships you might have received?
I am a high school senior that is applying to very selective schools. I have high grades and many extracurriculars, but don’t all the other students? What do you think can make one stand out to a school?
What is your best advice for deciding which college best fits you?
There’s good schools but how am I sure if they’re best for me specifically?
Can I return to first year in college if I decided to shift to a whole different course?
I was a freshman and dropped my subjects midyear in my previous course, finishing only the first semester. Can I return to first year in college if I decided to shift to a whole different course? Edit: You guys, I did not expect I'd get so much response from here. You have no idea how much your thoughts have cheered me up from the weight I was carrying since the day I decided to post this question. I will carry all of your advice and encouragement in my heart all the way through my graduation march. Thank you, thank you! God bless you all back. From the bottom of my heart, Jiezel Andrada
How to implement ECs that aren't related to my major in a college application?
I am applying to college soon, but my major is not anywhere near what my ECs are. I've started selling clothes, made a social media platform where I gained 20k followers writing stories. But I want to major in Engineering, or a specialty in it. They are not related in any aspect, but other than that, I do volunteer services at school clubs. Should I implement these ECs? I'm afraid I might sound too random.
What should I write my college essay about?
What should I write my college essay about? I know it has to be very unique and really tell a story and I would really like some ideas as to what I can write about that would be compelling to admissions committees.
What should i do in order to prepare?
I am in 9th grade and it is not long before i have to take a bunch of the tests such as the sat and acts. I really want to know what i should do to prepare
How should I write a better essay for college?
How should I write a better essay for college?
Does anyone have any advice on applying to European universities as a U.S. high school student? How attainable is it, if at all?
I am a rising high school senior and I'd love to go to a university in England (specifically London) but from what I've seen I'm not feeling very confident in my chances. How can I improve these chances this late in the game?
How should you help yourself get a higher SAT/ACT score for applying to colleges?
What tips are there to help get a higher score to get into colleges?
what makes high school students stand out to colleges?
I am an AP, IB, and DC student who volunteers in various clubs while maintaining a 4.86 GPA. However, I'm afraid this isn't enough. What can I do to stand out?
What is a college resume supposed to consist?
When submitting a college application what should you include?
Any advice on getting into the Naval Academy?
I have great extracurriculars (awards for music at the state level, appointed to a state government commission/hold an elected positions, student government president for entire county, student government executive board member at state level, internship with my state senator). I also have strong academics with high honor role and a 4.00 unweighted GPA. All my AP tests have been 5s so far. However, I'm nervous I don't have enough STEM focus in my extracurriculars. I am a member of a coding club at my school and got a scholarship to an AI coding camp this summer, but that's all. Is taking rigorous science/math courses? I'm taking App Development, AP Chem, and AP Calc next year (going to be a junior).
How do you draft the most fluent and organized essay for college admissions?
Hi! I’m a rising high school senior hoping to get the most information about college tips! Right now I’m drafting my main college essay, and this question would help a lot. Thanks to all!
How hard is it to get into college?
I have a gpa of 3.6. I did band and choir, but i’m being homeschooled this year. I don’t know if this is good enough or if I need to be better. I don’t want to get into like an Ivy school, just somewhere with a good forensics program.
What would you recommend to a Highschool student worried about college ?
I fear my college application won’t make me as competitive compared to others. I’m looking for advice to make me stand out or to help improve my resume. Thank you!