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Re: Are the admission prospects better if I apply for a dual degree program rather than a single program?

  By: Shveta on Jan. 31, 2020, 1:20 a.m.

The short answer is no. The fact that is a special program it invites more competition, so it may actually be harder to get into.

Having said that, if you are really interested in the dual program, and/or you have something special, then you shou...

Re: What are some things to consider while deciding to take the SAT again?

  By: Shveta on Jan. 23, 2020, 8:56 a.m.

Consider what are the circumstances of the testing. Were you sick? Did you not get good sleep the night before? Anxious and nervous during the test?

If you were not 100% on the day of the test, then you should consider. When you did practice tes...

Re: Should you explain bad grades on the College Application?

  By: Shveta on Jan. 23, 2020, 8:53 a.m.

Common Application and the application for University of California offer an opportunity to explain anything you did not get to in the application or essay(s). It is usually additional information section of the application.

But you should only...


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