Career questions tagged college-applications
How impactful do my high-school sophomore grades impact my chances of getting accepted?
I go to an academically challenging school, and after hitting the ground running freshman year, I hit the sophomore slump with less As than I'd like. I even got my first C. My grades in junior year are all As and A+s.
Dual Enrollment vs. AP courses?
Since beginning high school, I've believed enrolling in college courses would be more advantageous. However, I've started to wonder whether certain selective colleges might perceive them differently in the context of college applications. l've claimed 20 credits at my state university (UMN) and additional credits at my local community college. Although my school offers multiple AP classes, I opted for college courses due to the diverse options available each semester. By the time I graduate from high school, I'll have amassed over 80 college credits. Is it plausible that this choice might put me at a disadvantage? Could colleges prioritize students with AP classes when reviewing applications? To be honest, I think they would prefer AP classes because they're standardized across the nation, but on the other side, I believe college/university classes are more rigorous and can reflect my intellectual curiosity.
College classes vs. AP classes?
Ever since I started high school, I always thought taking actual college classes made more sense. However, I’ve begun to wonder if specific selective colleges will look at them differently regarding college applications. I have taken 20 credits at my state university (UMN) and more at my local CC. My school offers multiple AP classes, but I choose college classes because they allow me diverse options of courses each semester. I will graduate from high school with 80+ college credits. Is it possible that I may be at a disadvantage regarding this choice? Will the college review my application and say they want students with AP classes?
What should I emphasize about myself in interviews and applications?
I am wondering what can make me stand out among other people.
Is high school honors worth it?
I'm wondering if high school honors matter to empoylers. I already got accepted ED into Northeastern University, so I assume it won't matter to colleges if I didn't get one. I'm planning to drop a math class as I hate math and it just stresses me out. Will Northeastern rescind my application if I drop that math class? I failed the first term of that math class, so I retook it, but will they recind me if I don't finish the second term. Will graduating from high school matter to empoylers at all?
Should I only be looking for colleges with a good department in the specific major I want?
I'm currently decided on majoring in Econ or Finance and so far, I have only been looking into colleges with good Econ. departments. Is this a good strategy when looking for colleges? #college-major #finance #university #economics #college-applications
Applying multiple times for a same university is ok?
I am unsure on whether I will be starting on spring or fall term, I want to know if that is okay or even possible.
college applications and where to begin?
how to i begin applying to colleges? it feels like im a little too late to the game and wont get accepted, or wont have my stuff into. what do i do?
How much do you have to do around your school to be accepted?
Like how do you make sure to get into a medical college? I have a 4.0 average so far into my 7th grade year. I want to know what courses I should take in High School to be sure to get into medical college.
What are the best ways to stand out in college applications without burning myself out from too many extracurricular activities?
I’m trying to get inti an Ivy and i want to be different from my peers. I’m leading a few clubs and I’m a member in many more, but i’m afraid its not enough. What can I do?
how many safety, target, and reach schools should someone apply to?
the title says it all so yeah
What should I look for when applying to college? When should I start applying? ?
What should I look for when applying to college? When should I start applying?
What should I put on my college applications ?
What should I put on my college applications to make it look.
When it comes to postgraduate applications, does a person studying a major and a minor have a disadvantage compared to someone studying a dual major degree in the same fields?
If so, how big of a disadvantage?
Why am I not accepted?
Why was I not accepted into Harvard? I have a 4.0 GPA, did debate and speech all throughout high school, and aced all my AP exams. What did I do wrong?
how do i get colleges interested in my application?
how do I apply for colleges? What do I need an application? what are four main parts of an application to look good? how do I get colleges to look at my applications?
What do I need to focus on for college apps?
What are the most important aspects of a college application. My dream school is Stanford. What parts of my application should I focus on the most and is there any template or key words I can use?
When should I start applying for colleges?
When should I start applying for colleges?
How do I get ready?
How do I build a good college application? What should I do being homeschooled?
What do I need to know my senior year to prepare for picking colleges?
I'm a senior in high school, and I do an online schooling for credit recovery. I graduate in the spring, but have only recently decided that I want to go to college. I have very limited knowledge of what I should be doing to prepare to apply for college. I decided to major in psychology (BA), and pick my minor on which school I'm applying to. I want to be a family therapist, and I recently learned I'll need to get my masters for that. That being said I'm confused on how my undergraduate year would work. Do I have to do 6 years of school, and if not what would I be doing? I only have one person I could ask that would be able to help me with college information, but I don't know exactly how to ask or what I need to ask them. Any kind of light that can be shed on my situation would be greatly appreciated.
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 are some potential advancements or changes we can expect to see in the future college experience?
Tips on adjusting to college?
How can I stand out in college applications?
And what are some topics to write about in essays to help me have a strong application?
Do colleges prefer letters of recommendation?
I’m currently applying to colleges, and many have letters of recommendation as optional additions to my application. School started two days ago, but it already feels so late to ask a teacher to write an entire essay about me. Should I ask?
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?
If you could go back to when you were choosing/applying to colleges, what would you do differently?
There's so much out there about applying to college and I've been trying to get as much help as I can from that, but what are some of the most important things to think about/do?
Do colleges prefer students that don't have a 4.0 gpa, take vigorous courses and don't have a job or a student with a 4.0, volunteers monthly, and has a job and is also involved with sports?
A friend of mine is in this situation and wonders what she shall do her senior year to make her college application stand-out from the others. #college #college-admissions #college-applications
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.
Can you put a taking care of a hospice family member on applications?
I haven't did a passion project and I'm in the summer before my senior year, I have an idea (maybe) on one but it's too late to show time commitment and stuff like that on it right? That's what I was told. But my mother got extremely sick last year and was on hospice for almost half of my junior year. As the hospice working only came once a week, I was her my main caretaker along with my uncle. I'm about to start volunteering at a hospital, but was wondering if I could put hospice on an application? Would that have the benefit of a passion project? Or what can I do now in place of a passion project?