So I attended YYGS (science/tech program) and was wondering how much push it really has for competitive colleges - T20s. How high school I put it? Does it look really good for the more competitive side of T20s?
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Hello Everyone, I'm currently a junior and looking for a teammate for a research proposal, I will send more details about the competition in DMs but the proposal is going to be centered around biomedical devices, or aerospace since I have experience in both, but I've done more research in the biomed context. I am looking for someone dedicated, with exposure to these ideas and some coding knowledge. I can code but a second set of eyes would be helpful. Even if some of these are missing it is fine, there may other skills you have that are useless.
Im currently a high schooler in 10th grade and i wanna build my portfolio up from this point since I really wanna get into an ivy league. Im really not sure what extracurriculars to focus on so if y'all can help me out
Hi everybody, especially ISB alums.
Request you all to help with the extracurricular section. My overall profile is good but I have 0 extracurriculars. What can I do if I am planning to apply in Jan or Sep next year.
Help would be so much appreciated. Thank you so much.
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I am doing my IGCSE(not to be confused with gcse), and I took 7 subjects.I am wondering how people genuinely balance extra curriculum with school. Do you just study less or what do you recommend to someone who is average academically(trying to get good at it by active recall)?
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Hi, im a person from the middle east soon entering what u guys would consider the second year of highschool, and I want some opinons
These ECs, I wanna join some, but imo, my school is really incompetent in many ways outside of academics, those "clubs" are making us put posters around the campus, these "debate" competitions are just public speaking, no arguing, and no retaliation, and only a 2 minute timer to speak aswell. These schools, I can't enjoy them, we lack student freedom, no student council, the contribution is just student labour, we have a podium for our soon to be graduates, but the school doesn't care about their opinion either.
My school is a big pain sometimes, I can't create a club either because that's school related, and we have a MNA and MUN, however, only leaders of the groups pick who speaks, so all it's gonna take is good friendship
Then, they don't give a care about any national events or anything at all
They don't have any youth options beyond academics, and their teachers are rather incompetent
And, they have a HUGE campus, but wanna know the problem, US STUDENTS CANT ACCESS HALF OF IT!
Its either heavily guarded by teachers or entrances are blocked if u aren't having any classes there, and the school enjoyability is horrible
Ofc these ECs and SCs aren't important in all schools, but students DESERVE a refresh sometimes, we are humans aswell, just school, study, home, hw, study, and sleep all the way till exams are a pain!
These ECs could give us atleast a small bit of relief, and if we feel like we are slacking off when we do something club related, we remember, these can indeed help in our university applications
Our school lacks subject options, lacks freedom for students, and the ecs and scs are non existent
And ofc, having a slight "I participated in a chess club" won't help at all, but these can definitely help if u pour some effort, imagine if a person made it to the nationals of debate, and they started from a club created by the school, not only does it create reputation for the school, but the student aswell, it's a win-win
And everyone thinks that these private international schools are the best of the best, but they lack in areas just as much as public schools do, only difference is a shiner and bigger campus to their name
And I lack guidance as well, lacking any person who thinks like this, because my parents never experienced these ECs and think they're irrelevant, and my friend call me insane and just retarded for thinking they are important
Let's say they aren't relevant for the university application (not usual for most t20 university), but they still create skills beyond the average study, they create confidence and thinking in a special way
I won't argue much more than that, but I just want the opinons of you all since I believe most of u are my seniors
Thanks in advance to anyone replying
hey everyone! im currently a sophomore and i tried joining a lot of clubs last year but i need help with things to do out of school (interns, research, what else??). i also need advice on what you guys think i should do to make my resume a bit more polished, in terms of academics and other stuff. i plan to do either engineering or finance in my future! here are my current ec’s and stats:
uw gpa: 3.79
w gpa: 4.21
no act or sat yet, planning to take act in the spring tho
Freshman Year: APHuG (4)
Sophomore Year: AP Precalc, AP Psych
\- Tennis (play at a club and for my school, im aiming for varsity this year but if not then im for sure getting it junior year)
\- Mock Trial (planning to get vp or co president by senior year)
\- South Asian Student Association (on track rn for president, i want to join the board this year)
\- Concert Band (was recently just elected onto the band board as vice president for 150+ students!!)
\- Marching Band (will probably get section leader in junior year)
\- Jazz Band (nothing special, want to make the higher ensemble this fall tho)
\- Rap Club (currently co president!!)
\- Engineering Club (helping me get into the world of engineering)
\- Tae Kwon Do (not in school, but i am almost a black belt!!)
things im planning to join this year:
\- Science Olympiad (didnt join last year but i had friends who placed at regionals so i want to give it a shot)
\- DECA (business club, just want to see what the finance world looks like)
\- Part-Time Job (ive already applied to a few places with no luck, hoping i secure a job by the end of the calendar year)
any advice on my academics or extracurriculars are much appreciated. i just wanted to know what actions i can start taking now to get an intern, publish a research paper, volunteer somewhere, or something else. thank you again!
helloo! i am almost done writing my book (obviously need to edit and deal with that whole aspect) but i was wondering anyone knew of platforms where i could submit for publication or competitions or anything of that sort at all!
thanks so much yall!
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I have always been a kid in his comfort zone and I have always refused to do any extracurriculars, activities etc etc ykwim, but now that I am 16 ( soon to be 17 ) and in 12th grade, this bubble around me burst and I realized I need to get in a good college and from what I have heard extracurriculars give you an edge over others and since I am above average in studies ( not a topper ), I kinda really need these extracurriculars and I also need work experience, not just certificates.
Can you guys drop some ideas/ways I can do this, It would reallyyy help :)
Hi guys I am a rising senior 17 years old, and just about to start college aps, and I just had a huge fight with my parents about my future, resulting into me wanting to turn my life around and do what I am passionate about, and not what my parents want from me. I've been doing computer science my entire life, but I really want to become a Pediatrician. Can anyone give me advice what I should do now, where I should start, and what to do with my future? I am so lost and don't know anything, and I'm really stressed, but I'm willing to work really hard.
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I am a rising sophomore in high school and I really want to go to Brown University (majoring in linguistics and cognitive sciences). I need advice on any extra curricular activities I should do.
Current stats/ecs
\- 3.8 uw gpa (unsure what my weighted gpa is)
\- haven’t taken sat or act yet (will take this year)
\- linguistics club member (I plan to be an officer next year)
\- volunteer with transcribing articles
\- volunteer to teach children my native language
\- summer linguistics institute for youth scholars (SLIYS) participant
\- I am also teaching myself German and Hindi right now
Please let me know what else I can do!
Hello folks,
I am looking to begin a project to help students in Ukraine (I am Ukrainian myself), however I do not know where to begin. Can somebody please give advice? I am looking to help with academics or career readiness for kids.
Hi. Since summer is almost over, I’ve been looking for opportunities in the fall, but I’m struggling to find some. Do any of you have any programs or internships coming up in the fall? If so, which ones? I’d love to gain an idea of what everyone else is doing, hopefully I’ll be able to find atleast one thing to do over the fall
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