Could I get into any of these colleges?
I reaching for, Syracuse Univ. Spelman College Colombia Univ. UC Berkely my stats are... GPA: 3.82 Rank: 7/290 JV Volleyball 3years National Honor Society Community Service President for Black Student Union 2 College Prep Programs Operation days work President Band 8 years..Clarinet and some other stuff.... My practice ACT right now is a 20....but I plan to get that up to at least a 26 when I have to take the real one in April.. So what do yall think?
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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your grades are nice, but you really need to bring up your act score. good luck!
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importance of class rank depends a bit on what high school you attend and whether you take the hard classes or all easy ones many colleges admit about 90% of applicants & only a few are real selective I think UC Berkeley might be a reach for you, but you can give it a shot consider doing one of those ACT prep classes, as they have good hints and practice
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Your GPA and class rank are good, but you should get your ACT scores up. I think you should be able to get into Syracuse, but UC Berkely and Columbia University would definitely be reaches. Good luck!
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syracuse yes, spelman perhaps if you're african american. but colombia and berkely probably no. your grades/class rank isfantastic, but the act needs work. your activities are solid, but not unique. try to win some awards, get a leadership position. show passion and dedication through your essay. best of luck!
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Monday, April 28, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
What college is right for me? ?
What college is right for me? ?
I am currently a senior at a blue ribbon high school in Mass. My grade point average currently is a 96. I have traveled to Africa, China, India, Thailand, and Brazil for service projects. I am currently an Eagle Scout. I have taken 5 AP courses throughout my high school years and have only taken 1 honors class. I take flying lessons on the weekends and work for the special olympics. I teach children Italian with special needs. I currently have an internship as a sports writer with Sports Illustrated. This summer I wil be attending Brown University for a marine biologist Research lab this summer. I have taken the ACT twice. My first score was a 21 and my second score was a 27. I feel like I am a well rounded student. I currently have my Uncle who is a professor at Iowa checking my college essays and my Research papers. My grades are all in the 90's right now. I have played varsity soccer for my school four years in a row. I was the only starting freshman ever to make varsity. I am interested in Brown University, Colombia, Rutgers, University of Miami, Harvard University, and lastly Princeton University. I would appreciate if you can give me some advice and ideas about these schools. I am thinking of applying early to Princeton! Thank you for your support!
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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Everything else sounds amazing (maybe take a few more APs), but what happened on the ACT? The full score is 36, so you basically got 75%. Colleges will probably ask questions about that when they see your application. Keep in mind, Princeton's early program in particular is *extremely* self-selective - only the elite among Princeton's already very selective applicant pool apply early. Maybe try taking the standarized tests again - if you get above a 34 on the ACT, then I'd say you're in as good of a shape applying to Princeton and Harvard as anyone can get. Good luck. ps - Your Sports Illustrated internship suggests an interest in journalism. Have you considered Northwestern?
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How should we know? You sound like Ivy League material, but why University of Miami? I'd say it depends on what you want to do with your life, if you have a clue, and which school has the most interesting and comprehensive program for that discipline. For example, I probably wouldn't go to the University of Nebraska if I was interested in marine biology, and I wouldn't go to a liberal arts college if I was interested in engineering. PS: Your ACT scores are still low for Ivy League, though. Perhaps your SATs are better? PPS: Do your own papers, and stop asking your uncle to check your work.
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Wooooooow! That is one one impressive list! As far as im concerned, you'll probrably end up getting acceptance letters from ALL of those universities. But selecting one depends on what you want to major on. You need to make sure those universities offer the majors that you are interested in. Also consider location. Maybe you want to go somewhere sunny or maybe not. Somewhere far or near from home? I'd wish you good luck but I don't think you'll need it!
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I am currently a senior at a blue ribbon high school in Mass. My grade point average currently is a 96. I have traveled to Africa, China, India, Thailand, and Brazil for service projects. I am currently an Eagle Scout. I have taken 5 AP courses throughout my high school years and have only taken 1 honors class. I take flying lessons on the weekends and work for the special olympics. I teach children Italian with special needs. I currently have an internship as a sports writer with Sports Illustrated. This summer I wil be attending Brown University for a marine biologist Research lab this summer. I have taken the ACT twice. My first score was a 21 and my second score was a 27. I feel like I am a well rounded student. I currently have my Uncle who is a professor at Iowa checking my college essays and my Research papers. My grades are all in the 90's right now. I have played varsity soccer for my school four years in a row. I was the only starting freshman ever to make varsity. I am interested in Brown University, Colombia, Rutgers, University of Miami, Harvard University, and lastly Princeton University. I would appreciate if you can give me some advice and ideas about these schools. I am thinking of applying early to Princeton! Thank you for your support!
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Everything else sounds amazing (maybe take a few more APs), but what happened on the ACT? The full score is 36, so you basically got 75%. Colleges will probably ask questions about that when they see your application. Keep in mind, Princeton's early program in particular is *extremely* self-selective - only the elite among Princeton's already very selective applicant pool apply early. Maybe try taking the standarized tests again - if you get above a 34 on the ACT, then I'd say you're in as good of a shape applying to Princeton and Harvard as anyone can get. Good luck. ps - Your Sports Illustrated internship suggests an interest in journalism. Have you considered Northwestern?
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How should we know? You sound like Ivy League material, but why University of Miami? I'd say it depends on what you want to do with your life, if you have a clue, and which school has the most interesting and comprehensive program for that discipline. For example, I probably wouldn't go to the University of Nebraska if I was interested in marine biology, and I wouldn't go to a liberal arts college if I was interested in engineering. PS: Your ACT scores are still low for Ivy League, though. Perhaps your SATs are better? PPS: Do your own papers, and stop asking your uncle to check your work.
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Wooooooow! That is one one impressive list! As far as im concerned, you'll probrably end up getting acceptance letters from ALL of those universities. But selecting one depends on what you want to major on. You need to make sure those universities offer the majors that you are interested in. Also consider location. Maybe you want to go somewhere sunny or maybe not. Somewhere far or near from home? I'd wish you good luck but I don't think you'll need it!
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Monday, April 7, 2014
How to get a visa to Mexico?
How to get a visa to Mexico?
My friend and I want to make a trip to Mexico. I'm a Mexican citizen, so I don't require any documents other than my passport to enter the country. My friend is a citizen of Colombia. We both live in Austin, TX, which means our country of exit will be USA. Anyhow, my Friend only has a student visa to stay here in the USA has he goes to college. Like I said, we both want to go to Mexico over the weekend. Does anyone know how hard it is for a Colombians citizen to get a visa to enter Mexico? About how much does it cost? How long it takes to get? How long does the visa last? Any helpful information would be great, thanks!! 10 points for best answer within the hour. Thanks! Thanks for the reply. Basically, we're both pilots, and we're planning on flying across the border to possibly Tampico or Puerto Vallarta.
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You haven`t been overly specific as to your destinations. If you are both going beyond the border zone your Colombian friend will need an official Visa. Sounds like you just want to cross the border and have a little fun in a border town, if that is the case you do Not need much to go to Mexico but you both had better have all the paperwork to re enter the usa You will both need your passports and your friend will need his/her US visa to return without a lot of grief.
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No importa el documento que tu amigo tenga para estar en los Estados Unidos, eso les importará cuando regresen allá, para ingresar. Para México tienen que ir a un consulado mexicano, ahà expiden las visas, pero te diré que son bien sangrones y por lo menos cuando una amiga colombiana venÃa a visitarme le daban justo los dÃas que pensaba estar, por decir algo si decÃa que venÃa por 7 dÃas le daban la visa válida por 7 dias y ya! no por meses o años como en otros paises.
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My friend and I want to make a trip to Mexico. I'm a Mexican citizen, so I don't require any documents other than my passport to enter the country. My friend is a citizen of Colombia. We both live in Austin, TX, which means our country of exit will be USA. Anyhow, my Friend only has a student visa to stay here in the USA has he goes to college. Like I said, we both want to go to Mexico over the weekend. Does anyone know how hard it is for a Colombians citizen to get a visa to enter Mexico? About how much does it cost? How long it takes to get? How long does the visa last? Any helpful information would be great, thanks!! 10 points for best answer within the hour. Thanks! Thanks for the reply. Basically, we're both pilots, and we're planning on flying across the border to possibly Tampico or Puerto Vallarta.
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You haven`t been overly specific as to your destinations. If you are both going beyond the border zone your Colombian friend will need an official Visa. Sounds like you just want to cross the border and have a little fun in a border town, if that is the case you do Not need much to go to Mexico but you both had better have all the paperwork to re enter the usa You will both need your passports and your friend will need his/her US visa to return without a lot of grief.
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No importa el documento que tu amigo tenga para estar en los Estados Unidos, eso les importará cuando regresen allá, para ingresar. Para México tienen que ir a un consulado mexicano, ahà expiden las visas, pero te diré que son bien sangrones y por lo menos cuando una amiga colombiana venÃa a visitarme le daban justo los dÃas que pensaba estar, por decir algo si decÃa que venÃa por 7 dÃas le daban la visa válida por 7 dias y ya! no por meses o años como en otros paises.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
What are my chances?
What are my chances?
African American female, entering junior year at competitive arts school as a vocal major Academic Profile- 3.8 unweighted GPA (on 4.0 scale) 4.3 weighted HPA (on 5.0 scale) Haven't taken SATs or ACTs yet. AP Classes- AP Human Geography- passed AP Exam AP World History and AP Music Theory- waiting on results AP Comp. and AP U.S.- taking next year Extra curriculars- -Historian on Freshman Class Council -Life Teen member -All-State 2008 Concert Choir -Tri-M Secretary -Corresponding Secretary on Junior Class Council -African Outreach Club Member -Rotary Club Future Stars 2006 2nd place winner and finalist in 2007 and 2008 -YSPB Member -Student Task Force Member -Spanish Honors Society -Hopefully NHS member next year Community service- -Local library -Church Choir -Volunteer for Save Darfur, Hurricane Katrina, and CF Fundraisers Schools I'm considering are Brown, Harvard, Colombia, Yale, Cornell, BU, BC, NYU, Emerson, Bard, Syracuse, Wellesley, Wesleyan, etc... Suggestions?
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Your GPA and extracurriculars are awesome!!! Those colleges would be stupid if they didn't accept you! :) (Of course the IVY leagues will be harder to get in but im positive most of them will accept you.) You should think about taking an AP science class though.
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African American female, entering junior year at competitive arts school as a vocal major Academic Profile- 3.8 unweighted GPA (on 4.0 scale) 4.3 weighted HPA (on 5.0 scale) Haven't taken SATs or ACTs yet. AP Classes- AP Human Geography- passed AP Exam AP World History and AP Music Theory- waiting on results AP Comp. and AP U.S.- taking next year Extra curriculars- -Historian on Freshman Class Council -Life Teen member -All-State 2008 Concert Choir -Tri-M Secretary -Corresponding Secretary on Junior Class Council -African Outreach Club Member -Rotary Club Future Stars 2006 2nd place winner and finalist in 2007 and 2008 -YSPB Member -Student Task Force Member -Spanish Honors Society -Hopefully NHS member next year Community service- -Local library -Church Choir -Volunteer for Save Darfur, Hurricane Katrina, and CF Fundraisers Schools I'm considering are Brown, Harvard, Colombia, Yale, Cornell, BU, BC, NYU, Emerson, Bard, Syracuse, Wellesley, Wesleyan, etc... Suggestions?
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Your GPA and extracurriculars are awesome!!! Those colleges would be stupid if they didn't accept you! :) (Of course the IVY leagues will be harder to get in but im positive most of them will accept you.) You should think about taking an AP science class though.
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