November 2011
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STEM Education: Does America Have the Right Stuff?...
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April 2011
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One Mom's Quest to Ace the SAT
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The Perfect Score Project
December 2010
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November 2010
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What is a good SAT score? →
October 2010
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What is everyone dressing up as for Halloween?
Anonymous asked: As a junior in high school, would colleges think it bad if I didn't take a science course? My schedule didn't have enough room for a science course. I signed up for a science course (Physical Science) online but I'm thinking about dropping it; I have two other AP classes and many extracurricular activities going on as well.
Anonymous asked: Our school offered a Calculus class. I suck at math. Like I'm so bad at it every time I look at a problem I can't comprehend the question and its like I'm dyslexic, but in math. So I didn't take a math class. How do you think this will look on my application?
Anonymous asked: I have the oppurtunity to do a study abroad at:
* University of Richmond
* Hunter College (CUNY)
* University of Miami
* Boston College.
I can't decide! For the longest time I was convinced I was going to go to BC, but I found out that it's a religious college and 70% of the students are catholic, and i'm an atheist, which made me worry I...
* University of Richmond
* Hunter College (CUNY)
* University of Miami
* Boston College.
I can't decide! For the longest time I was convinced I was going to go to BC, but I found out that it's a religious college and 70% of the students are catholic, and i'm an atheist, which made me worry I...
melpanel asked: Hi! I'm a junior attending a very academically challenging public high school. So far I've taken 5 AP/AICE classes with all A's and B's (one C in Bio). This year I'm taking 5 more, and senior year I'll also be taking 5. I plan on passing most of these, and getting A's and B's. I'm the Treasurer of TOM's Club at my school, and I am also involved in...
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Top Tips on How to Survive the College Admissions... →
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Anonymous asked: Do colleges look at quarter grades or do they only look at semester grades? I'm in a dire situation cuz I think my first quarter grades aren't that good.. :(
Anonymous asked: I received the ELC letter two weeks ago. What does it mean?
Who is taking the SAT on November 6?
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Anonymous asked: I have a very bad GPA, its around 2.8 and my SAT score and TOEFL is yet to come. I think they are bad... After knowing my GPA was so bad and believing that the SAT and TOEFL are bad i stopped applying to several universities, simply because I don't qualify. Do you have any recommendations? or anything I should do?
calceamenta-rubra asked: I make straight As, but I go to a tiny charter school in Arizona, which is ranked pretty low education wise. Do I still have a chance getting into some top private colleges like Amherst and Barnard?
Anonymous asked: I'm a sophomore in high school. I'm have 6 classes at school right nowEnglish Honors, Chemistry Honors, French 4 AP, Modern Euro History AP, Algebra 2 Honors & PE. Along with this I'm taking bookkeeping at the local community college, have piano 2 hours a day, I tutor, and I'm involved with my school's Speech & Debate team. I have an A in all my classes right...
Stuck On a Problem? Draw a Picture! →
dot-ed:
Clive Thompson discusses the merits of using a diagram to solve complex problems—from global warming to health care reform and more.
Our culture relies too heavily on words: Our school systems—and political systems—are designed to promote people who are verbal and eloquent. And text tends to encourage us to describe our problems as narratives or linear lists of facts.
Anonymous asked: I don't have any college in mind. I'm applying to all types of schools, Ivies, schools right under Ivies, safety schools. All my friends say I should be applying early decision to an Ivy league school. Is it bad that I don't have a top choice? Even If i made it into an Ivy league, i know i could do just as well anywhere else.
mysunandstarss asked: Hello,
I live in Mongolia and my school doesn't offer any kind of AP classes. There wasn't many options as well for which classes we could take for our senior year. Do you think colleges will think that I got lazy and didn't take hard classes after seeing my midterm report? I mean our school doesn't offer them so I didn't have much of a choice.
I live in Mongolia and my school doesn't offer any kind of AP classes. There wasn't many options as well for which classes we could take for our senior year. Do you think colleges will think that I got lazy and didn't take hard classes after seeing my midterm report? I mean our school doesn't offer them so I didn't have much of a choice.
cw12 asked: My school has been on a 4x4 block schedule from my freshman year to junior year. This year I have seven periods to balance, four of them being AP classes, the other being my worst subject, math (which for me this year is Calculus), then I'm taking Spanish IV and I have an internship. My grades right now consist of a couple As, one B and several mid Cs. But all through high school I've...
Anonymous asked: I'm from the west coast and I want to go to school on the east coast meaning New York, (NYU is my number one). Since I'm totally unable to visit any schools, which yes is a total bummer, what sort of things should I look for when doing research?
Also, any good information for getting into NYU or writing something awesome?
Also, any good information for getting into NYU or writing something awesome?
yankeeoscarlimaalfa asked: What is the minimum requirement on SAT or ACT tests to be accepted into an Ivy League school?
japanesemahjong-deactivated2013 asked: What colleges offer good music programs?
summ-a asked: which florida colleges have the best english/liberal arts program?
Anonymous asked: I want to get into NC State, but I'm scared my suspension will ruin those chances. Last year, I got suspended for 10 days, kicking a guy in the crotch. That is the ONLY bad thing I've done in high school. My GPA weight is 4.25 and I am 11th in class rank. I am also involved with other extra curricular activities and work.. Do I still have a chance of getting in?
Anonymous asked: I'm a senior in high school and am starting my college applications. I've maintained a 4.0 since freshman year and have a combined SAT score of 1950. I have been involved in a variety of school clubs, participate in symphonic band, and have been the captain of the color guard for three years (which takes up 400+ hours of work per year). However, I am concerned about my attendance. Since...
Anonymous asked: I've been reading about people like BIll Gates that change the world and went to Ivy League schools. I feel like they're the only people I can really relate to in terms of working with other people. I know I'm going to change the field of psychiatry and eventually how people think. I'm really smart, I know a lot about psychology, and I'm like the top of everything. But my...
The College Admissions Essay: What not to do › →
Anonymous asked: Hello! First off I want to thank you Knewton SAT people for helping me through the horrible SAT monster! I'm a senior this year, with a 4.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. I received a 2190 on the SATs. I'm in a Catholic school in NJ. Throughout my years in high school I have taken the AP tests of: English Language, US History, Psychology, and AP Environmental Science & got over a score of...
Anonymous asked: How does applying for early admission to a college work? If we apply for early admission but don't get accepted, would we have to apply again during the normal application time period or would the first application still be considered for the normal deadline?
Anonymous asked: What colleges offer good engineering programs? Besides MIT, Carnegie Mellon, etc.
Anonymous asked: For my college essay, I'm planning on writing about the month I spent in Europe this summer. Do you think this is a viable and interesting option, or should I stay away from it and pick a different topic?
peachykeenlalalala asked: I got a 31 on my ACT and a 1900 on my SAT.
Which score should I send to colleges?
Which score should I send to colleges?
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pairofeyes asked: I'm interested in majoring in the Sciences. Maybe something within Chemistry or Biology. Could you tell me what are the best Science schools in the country?
deannadarlingg asked: Mehhhhhh I'm such a nervous wreck right now!! Advice?
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Anonymous asked: Hi. I'm a freshman, and next year I'm taking AP Chinese. Since I'll be considered fluent in a language next year, do you think an extra two years of another language would improve my transcript?
