Career questions tagged university-applications
Do I need a "spike" in my interests for college applications?
I see a lot of advice that students should have a spike in their applications to demonstrate interests and clear focus/passion. If they want to go into computer science they should do mainly computer science related classes and extracurriculars. I want to go into biomedical engineering so I am in engineering club, doctors without borders, and science honor society. However, I am also interested in public speaking so I do mock trial, TV production, and speech and debate, but I don't plan on pursuing that as my major in college. Will this negatively affect my college applications? If it does, what should I do from here?
What universities are good for biology (or STEM) majors?
Hello, I am a 17-year-old rising senior in high school and am looking to apply to colleges. I have a few colleges on my list but am hoping to add some more. I wish to major in biology and take on a career in STEM so am searching for colleges with a strong STEM program.
Is my GPA considered good?
Hello! I'm finishing my second year of highschool and I'm not very happy with my GPA. (In my country, we have a GPA scale from 1-5.) Both this and last year my GPA was 4.41 (/5) and I don't know if that's acceptable for Italian universities. I'd like to study Biology (either Marine Bio or Genetics), I'm in my school's Model UN club and I'm going to start volunteering in an animal shelter soon, but I can't help but worry my GPA will be the reason I get rejected for a certain uni...
How do I become a competitive CS applicant in a short period of time??
I'm currently in my final year of A level and my final exams are this October, I have to start applying to Uni this may but I don't have many supercurriculars despite having so many extracurriculars.
How do I get into Harvard?
Not anything generic, but just what activities are good
Do you think it is worth doing the IB program to get into a top 20 school?
I selected my classes for next year and chose to do the IB program. I am starting to regret that choice. I would rather do partial IB. Do you think It’ll look bad if I drop out of the IB program to do partial IB? My goal is to get into a top 20 school. Also my school is an IB school so they do not offer AP classes. I am currently in 10th grade.
Research mentor outside of high school ?
Is there a website or any way I can find a mentor for an independent research? My high school is not an option anymore since I am already a graduate, and I also don’t have enough resources and not even a budget to be spending on this.
Can I work on independent research while not being a high school student?
My country’s academic system is different than the US. So, I have already graduated and I’m 18 still not in university, but I really want to do an independent research project and try to get it published somewhere. Is it possible or legitimate for me to do it on my own without teachers or help and use this project as an activity for my college application? It’s actually a passion project and not to make my application look good, however, I have seen that most of these are done with mentors and such and I don’t have one available and I am unsure on where and how I could find one. I wouldn’t need a lab because it’s for a psychology social research, I would just need people to answer a few questions I would formulate on a form and I would go from there.
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.
How important are extracurriculars for admissions in CS in Pakistan, and for Master's abroad, and how do I find extracurriculars with limited opportunities and freedom ?
I feel really overwhelmed by how to find notable extracurricular activities, especially since I am a girl living in Pakistan and have limited freedom as well as limited money. I don't know where to even start to find internships, extracurriculars etc and my college does not offer anything. I want to know how to build a solid application for undergrad in Pakistan, if extracurriculars are important for universities such as NUST and NED, and how to find opportunities in order to apply for Master's abroad.
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?
How do I get ready?
How do I build a good college application? What should I do being homeschooled?
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?
What do collages look for on your application?
Currently, I am interested in understanding the key factors that colleges prioritize when evaluating applications. Specifically, I would like to gain insights into which academic courses, extracurricular activities, and club involvements are considered significant. I believe it is important to proactively plan for my future success, hence my inquiry. While I am already engaged in a number of clubs and enrolled in a high-level math class, I am eager to explore additional opportunities that will maximize my chances of admission to the college of my choice.
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?
For an application to a university, do you need extracurricular activities?
I could not do any extracurricular activities due to transportation, but I heard universities are mainly looking for students who do them. Will that impact my chances of being accepted to a good university?
how good of scholarships does the university of Kansas offer?
What are good scholarships to apply for the University of Kansas?
How many extracurriculars should I be involved in for my college applications?
Is there an amount that is too much or an amount that is too low? Please let me know.
Which Kansas College/University has the best math program?
I live really close to K-State, University of Kansas, and Washburn University. I'm also open to the idea of attending Wichita University. I would prefer to attend a public college/university over a private one.
what college/university is good for architect and/or engineer?
I want to start to check college to see what GPA should I work for and the SAT or/and ACT. Right now as one of my options is NYIT.
how to create a good cover letter and some sample cover letters too
#college-applications #university-applications
Are there any resume items which would make my college application really stand out?
I am active in community service, extracurricular and leadership activities, as well as clubs, sports, and band. Are there any other things I could do to improve my visibility when applying for college? #college-admissions #university-applications #resume-building
How hard is it to get into PT or OT school near Rhode Island?
#physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #university-applications
What are ways to stand out to colleges on applications, and also for financial aid?
Pretty soon I will start applying to college and I would love to get into my top 2, and I would appreciate some tips to look good on my application. #college-applications #university-applications #college #scholarships
Should I apply to colleges that seem out of reach?
In considering which schools to apply to, I've realized that some schools are definitely reach schools. Is it worth it to apply? #university-applications #college #reach
For college application essays, is content or structure and formatting more important?
Many applications give you options on essays. Some choices seem ideal with my writing style that I could write them with good formatting, but other topics I feel as if the content I put into it would help me stand out, but may not be quite as structured. ##essays #writing #writing-and-editing #university-applications #college-applications
What’s the best route for college education?
College is expensive yet rewarding. Should I rack up the debt and experience the college life or should I hold back and take the cheapest route to achieve my future career? #undecided #university-applications #college
what should I study in college if I want to become an orthodontist?
I want to know the process of becoming an orthodontist. The studying would take a long time, but I want to know what major should I be in to get into that path. What college would best prepare me for this profession? #dentist #dentistry #pediatric-dentistry #college-major #college #college-advice #university #university-applications #family-dentistry #testing
What if the Application deadline has passed?
I have decided to apply to a college, but I am afraid that the application deadline has passed. Should I apply anyways? #college-applications #university-applications #college #college-admissions