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High school students often have difficulty putting their best foot forward. Sometimes this is a matter of modesty. Sometimes it…
Will Low SAT's Keep Dyslexic Student Out of U of AZ SALT Center?
Question: I have had a documented diagnosis of dyslexia since 4th grade. My SAT's are bad (each one is in the very low 400's), bu…
Is My Daughter First Generation to College?
Question: My husband has "some" (i.e. very little) college experience, and I have an AA degree. My daughter wants to attend a 4-y…
Long-Lost Dad and Dartmouth "Legacy" Hook
Question: Does the Dartmouth admissions office contact the parent that is an alum? My son will be applying as a legacy and is a "…
How Much Does Being a "First-Gen" Applicant Help Admission Odds?
Question: How much does being, "first generation" help in getting into various schools? Does it help more in the selective school…
Using English and not Korean Name on MIT Application
Question: I want to apply MIT. MIT has the special admission system called MyMIT. When I tried to register on MyMIT, they request…
Is Arab Student a "White" Student for Application Purposes?
Question: I am Arab and catagorized as white on a racial forms, but when applying for college what should I mark?
On many college …
College Advice for Undocumented Student
Question: I am currently a junior in high school. I was wondering how I can get into college without a SSN or ID. I was brought t…
How Should Hawaiian Student Report GPA on Applications?
Question: I'm currently a sophomore in high school living in Hawaii. I go to a Hawaii public school and we have specific standar…
Can DNA Testing Prove Native American Roots for Admission Purposes?
Question: My childrens' great grandmother was half Cherokee. The records in the courthouse were burned. Will colleges accept a …