ok so i’m a senior in high school and I used AI help me write my essay. I did not just tell it to write it for me asked for some inspiration then wrote my own essay taking some of the formatting but not really much of it, I then used to to critique it and then I rewrote the stuff it brought up if I thought it was necessary, I may have used like a couple sentences that it wrote but very little. So i am wondering if this is fome because a couple ai sites say it’s written by ai and some don’t, and if it is deemed to be AI is it a automatic reject, because i am pretty over qualified for the school im trying to get into MSU(4.028 gpa, 6 ap classes, good amount of clubs)

I have 3.96 unweighted gpa
Had 2 Bs in AP calc ab but ended up grinding toward the end and scored a 5 on the AP test (also the class was super difficult haha)

I’m top 10% at my school (relatively competitive) and I’d say I took challenging classes.

My act score is a 33 (34 math 33 reading and English)
My major is in stem area, so I’m not sure if I should submit my score.

I’m a Texas resident viet male not first gen

I finished high school in my home country and then I decided to get a US high school diploma as well. I didn’t take a gap year after graduating, so I was a US high school Junior last year, but because of health issues, I couldn’t continue to Senior year.

I have two things:
1. Should I submit in the Most Recent HS section that I started a US HS diploma at xzy HS but I didn’t finish it (yet)?

1. Should I apply to for example Penn Foster to finish my US HS diploma online and then submit both?

i’m a parent helping my wonderful senior navigate senior year and apply to college

So he has taken a few AP classes, and I understand the whole concept of how you take a test and then if you get a certain number on the exam that schools will take that as college credit based on what their minimum score is

So I’m also trying to help him find resources to figure out what he wants to major and where he wants to go to school and it’s going well

We’re getting ready to fill out the FAFSA and apply to colleges this week together

So to add to my list of things to look into what is with Clep exams?

So is it something like you take a test and get credit?

I think my son is going to graduate with about a semester full of college already completed and I’m kind of realizing I don’t want him to finish school in two years because that isn’t quite the experience lol

I get the whole saving money thing, but he’s looking at getting a scholarship for most of the tuition because some of the local schools we live nearby give automatic scholarships for instance he did score in the top 2% for the SAT and has a 4.0 so one college that cost 16,000 will give him $12,000 toward tuition just for showing up.

He’s not looking for top 20 and I know that puts me at a minority and on this board

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some strategic insight regarding my upcoming early application choices. I am an international student from Azerbaijan. My supplemental essays are finished for both schools, and I am applying completely Full-Pay.
I’m navigating a unique situation regarding regional data and admissions styles between UChicago and Columbia, and my tutor and I are currently debating the best approach.
Here is the context I'm working with:
The Regional Pool: Around 10 other applicants from my country are planning to apply ED to Columbia. To my knowledge, no one else from my area is applying ED to UChicago.
Admissions Behavior: A student from my area recently with top stats was waitlisted at UChicago RD but accepted directly into Columbia RD.
I am trying to choose between two paths:
Path A (UChicago ED1): Bypassing the local competition at Columbia entirely to be the sole applicant from my region in UChicago's highest-yield binding round, using my full-pay status to differentiate myself.
Path B (Columbia ED): My tutor is recommending this. The logic is that Columbia has greater familiarity/legacy with applicants from my country, and my full-pay status might naturally set me apart within the local pool anyway.
For those familiar with how these two schools handle international yields and regional pools: does it make more sense to use an ED1 choice to avoid a localized bottleneck (UChicago), or is regional familiarity at an Ivy (Columbia) generally a stronger anchor for an early application?
Thanks for any insights!

My son is a junior this year. He's always been a great student and school has come easily to him. Last year he started to say "I hate school" for the first time every. He didn't like any of his classes and dreaded going to school. This year he really amped up his difficulty level and is taking 4 AP classes (he took one as a freshman and one as a sophomore). They aren't really hard for him but they are a lot of work and suddenly he is saying that he doesn't want to go to college because he doesn't want to do boring school work anymore. I told him he doesn't have to go to college as long as he has a back up plan, but I also explained that as long as he chooses a major that interests him, the majority of college courses won't feel so pointless and boring. I think he understands this, but he continues to be ambivalent about the whole college search process. Has anyone else had a previously studious kid go through this? Is he burnt out? Should I stop mentioning college?

as title says, should i submit my sat score or go test optional? its below the 50th percentile, but if i go test optional im worried that the AOs will assume the worst (ex. they wont know the diff between someone with a 900 going test optional vs me with a 1490).

Hello everyone, I am posting to receive some advice on what to major in college (undergraduate). I'm sure there are many posts about this matter, but I wanted to list what I'm troubled about specifically to receive a more personalized answer.

I am torn between architecture and mechanical engineering. Taking into consideration work opportunities, what you do after college, chances of AI being a setback, and especially the pay. And if anyone feels like another major feels more fitting feel free to let me know

My favorite subject is math. This is without a doubt. I like playing around with numbers and manipulating equations. I've done very light physics classes and I don't really mind it. I'm pretty sure I have some spacial thinking which does help a lot in my STEM classes. I really enjoy chemistry as well.

But on the other hand I am an artistic person through and through. I love to work by hand: sculpting, crochet, drawing (and I pretty much have the patience for it)... But my art is usually driven by my love for a piece of media (to DIY merch hehe)... I hesitate to leave this part of me behind for the future, but then again I can keep it as a side thing. Part of me is also scared of the "what if" if i decide to move to engineering (in other words, FOMO)

I'm not sure if I'd enjoy the CAD part of architecture, because I'm more of a hands-on work person... That's a big reason on why I leaned towards mech e, but archi was smth I was (maybe still am) passionate about for a while now.

There is one course at one university that's architectural engineering (more leaning towards design) but eeeh I'm not sure if I'm fond of HVAC systems and stuff

Sorry this got long haha but I'd appreciate any advice!!

My daughter is in the top 10%, very pretty and preppy, is great at dance and theater. She could easily go to a great school in the south and especially here in our home state of Texas. But she wants to experience life outside of the south for reasons. She is interested in SDSU and DePaul. I worry that DePaul might be somewhat isolating for her based on what I’ve learned of it, albeit an amazing university.

Wondering where else a cute smart preppy girl from Texas should consider? I appreciate the recommendations!

I thought that Colgate required 2 supplemental essays as part of the application this year but the school counsellor said no. Can anyone clarify?

Hey everyone,

I’m a senior at a U.S. high school applying to McGill for both the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Desautels and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).

My school strictly uses a raw 100-point numeric scale on our transcripts. We don't have letter grades at all, and our school profile doesn't provide a conversion chart or calculate class rank. My raw average is a 90%, but I have very high course rigor (6 APs, 2 dual enrollment classes, and an IB course) and a 1450 SAT.

I’ve been trying to figure out how McGill is going to evaluate my raw numbers when the self-reporting portal opens, especially for specific prerequisites (like the math requirements for Desautels that ask for a B+ or an A-).

I emailed McGill Enrolment Services and got totally conflicting answers:

1. First, they sent me a link to the internal McGill university grading catalog (where an 85–100% is an A / 4.0, and a 75–79% is a B+ / 3.3), telling me to convert my high school grades using that as a reference.

2. When I asked if that meant a 76% in my high school math course would satisfy a B+ prerequisite, a different agent replied and said Undergraduate Admissions actually evaluates high schoolers based "directly on your specific high school's own grading scale for context" (which my school doesn't have).

Obviously, if they used the 85=A scale for high schools, nearly everyone would have a 4.0, which seems unlikely. But if they just chunk grades by 10s (90-100=4.0, 80-89=3.0), it completely erases grades like A- or B+, which makes clearing specific prerequisites mathematically impossible.

For past U.S. applicants who had raw 100-point numeric transcripts without letter grades:

• How did the self-reporting portal actually look for you? Did you type in your raw numbers, or did a dropdown force you to pick a letter grade/scale?

• Does McGill actually use the 85-100 scale on the backend for US high schoolers, or do they apply a standard U.S. scale (where 93+=A, 90-92=A-, 87-89=B+, etc.)?

• Given a 90% raw average but heavy advanced rigor and a 1450 SAT, how do I actually track against the published competitive 4.0 averages for Arts and Commerce?

I've already escalated an email to admissions leadership, but I wanted to see if anyone here has firsthand experience with how the portal treats raw numbers. Thank you!

ive literally never resolved conflict cuz i have horrid attachment styles. also nobody has approached me with any conflict directly with me. what do i do for essays that ask how ive resolved conflict.

hey so i havent been able to find any reliable data about which schools are targets, semi-targets and non-targets for wealth management/private wealth management and like ultra-high-net-worth and family office advisory jobs, if yall could give me a rough idea of schools then thatd be great!

My professors asked me to draft letter of recommendations for them, can someone please review my draft before I send it off just incase they don’t change anything in it

Hello, Im currently a sophomore, and Im looking for some ecs, either remote or in the metro atl area, to go that would be valued by a college like Duke. Im hoping to major in nursing, so anything related to that would be nice, specifically programs or internships. Im also into political/civics related activities. I was thinking some sort of program or internship related to youth activism or anything adjacent that is really hands on and impactful. I am also interested in art, so any competitions I could do would be great.

I overall just want things that are pretty prestigious and impressive for a college like Duke. Also, nothing thats incredibly expensive, something thats free or has good scholarships is preferred. Thanks!

Tryna fill out applications and in common app they want my 9th grade grade and since highschool in my country school system starts at 10th means 9th grade is still middle school for me… do i say that i went to two highschool and how the hell do i fill up the which school part with my middle school although it is not listed

Consider the following as a public service announcement and share it with everyone that you know that is thinking about going to school, specifically online.

These programs are absolutely notorious for inviting you in with a lot of social media ads that talk about you getting thousands of dollars toward tuition. If you provide your information because you are more interested in getting that money, you will get a flood of phone calls. Everyone is going to try to enroll you in less than an hour and I am warning you that you should do your research, specifically on places like CTU. Look up lawsuit information regarding the program. If they are known for doing things in an unethical way, why would you connect yourself at all with them to begin with?

Don't think for one second that you are not going to pay back whatever financial aid you qualify for. If you don't have a computer, they will help you to get one and you will pay for it as part of your financial aid. If you have a history of failing in past attempts at being an online student, ask yourself if you are ready to try this again. If you owe financial aid from the past, it is not going to go away and these places will not bother with you because you owe. If you are not good with technology, you will struggle. Don't think for a minute that you are going to be able to do your degree on a cell phone. They do not have classes that will help you to learn how to be a faster typer. Whoever you speak with, they are going to do everything possible to sound relatable to you. That's because they need to make their number. You are a number, not a friend. They will latch on to you like a virus getting you to post attendance over and over and over again until you are totally locked in. Once you have decided that this is not for you, you will get warning emails about how you owe. If you already have bad credit, you are going to owe the financial aid back. Forget about applying for a credit card after that, trying to get a vehicle after that, or trying to fill out an application to get an apartment or a mortgage after that. It will affect your credit score. If you're pursuing a degree because you want to be a businessman, look into what it takes to start a business to begin with. Getting a business administration degree does not make you a business person. You will end up probably getting a secretary job after blowing a ton of money on an outdated degree. If you think that you want to be a counselor, you can forget about thinking that you're going to get a degree that leads to being certified in some sort of way. These places don't lead to any sort of certification. If you are not a person that has good communication skills, be real with yourself. Let's sat you do get a degree, when you go to interview, one of the first things that companies look for is you being a great communicator. Most people are not. They lack social skills. Be realistic with yourself.

I think it's fantastic that a person want to get an education. Try a local program first. Sit in a classroom what other students and raise your hand with other students. Read actual textbooks, not virtual ones. Feel a part of the experience, not online all by yourself. Do your research first about what degree you want. Make certain that it is specifically tied to where you are looking to accomplish professionally. Places like CTU have an 11% graduation rate for a reason. 11%!! That is a formula for failure. That means that most people withdraw or cancel. Go to a school and maybe pursue an actual trade. Mechanics are needed. Plumbers are needed. People that do carpentry work, or electricians are needed. Go back to your roots when it comes to being a student. These places will lead to you being even more devastated than what you probably already are.

Share this information with everyone. Copy and paste it everywhere. Love yourself and your family. Take back control of your life. Be proud of your efforts. You were meant to be amazing.

Hi there, any tips that I should take into account before I send out my application ? I’ll most probably study in the field of finance, and I’m aiming for a scholarship for undergrad. I’m currently studying in the UK, under the national curriculum (A-Levels). What grades do I possibly need for my application to be taken seriously?

Thanks a lot !

I’m considering UT Dallas for Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering as an international student.
I’d appreciate honest opinions on a few things:
● Social life: Is it actually difficult to make friends, or is the stereotype exaggerated?
● Education: How good are the engineering professors, courses and lab opportunities?
● Employer reputation: How is UTD viewed by employers, particularly for engineering and tech jobs?
● DFW job market: How realistic is it for undergraduates to find internships and full-time jobs in the area, especially in electrical engineering, embedded systems or semiconductors?

1400 applying ED to rice university should i go test optional

So, one of my graduated seniors from the class of '30 got into Purdue for Robotics Engineering test-optional with, at most, a 70% four-year average as a full-paying international student. How in the world?!

I admit his ECs were crazy. Not only that, but he also had major robotics winsss. (Intl level)

But how in the world did he get into Purdue? Not only that, he also got into Georgetown, umich 2nd campus, some top-ranked universities in Australia, and more T50 and T40 schools in the USA. But how?

And I can confidently say he got a 70% average because he wasn’t a gifted kid, nor was he naturally good at these subjects—he was my peer in a lot of competitions.

He even failed 11th grade! 😭 I swear I am not making this up. Either he absolutely cooked in his essays, or I don't know what, but how?!

the schools idrc about are pure poetry and my dream school im writing like i've never seen a pencil before

 found out about international college admission process like a couple of months ago and now I am genuinely panicking about it.

What do AOs want in the resume section of the maker portfolio? Is it ok if I include things beyond engineering?

early action is due on nov 1st and i havent started college essay yet, i already got an idea on what to write but i have been feeling demotivated that now im procrastinating. thats the last task im doing other than that ive finished everything