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Sammy

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Sammy Nov 14 475 views

How do I get an A in AP biology ?

I currently have an 83.5% in AP Biology my averages are usually in the 35 range when it's supposed to be in the 65 range. But with retakes, I managed my current B in class. However, I won't have the retake support for my last chapter and final exam, and I need to score well to manage an A. Our...

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Sammy Oct 05 320 views

Is 6 B’s okay to still get into UCLA/UC IRVINE/UC BERKELEY/STANFORD?

I had 2 b’s freshman year and 4 somphmore year but I was taking all honors/aps and now as a junior I’m struggling in ap bio and am scared I am gonna end up with another b? Any tips for getting an A in ap biology also if your teacher doesn’t teach well.

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Sammy Sep 11 633 views

What are considered to be big and small awards for common app?

I am currently a junior and wonder if 2 of my main awards as of now are big or small awards. I was a freshman when I got 2nd out of 56 science fair boards at my school and second in county sophomore year for biochemistry where I was qualified for ISEF. What are some programs or research...

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Sammy Sep 11 564 views

What are some great programs and research for current juniors interested in the medical field especially dermatology ?

I always struggle finding good programs because many ask for a tuition or application fee. I wonder if their are any programs or research I could do with private institutions such as Stanford that are connected to the medical field.

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Sammy Sep 11 653 views

Are college prep courses a scam?

I was recently on instagram where it stated that if you have a 3.7 gpa or higher the program could help your child get into a top college and if they don’t they wouldn’t have to pay any fees. I always have wondered if that is just advertisement or actually true.

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Sammy Aug 02 491 views

I was accepted to the Stand out connects fall cohort that helps high schoolers find internships with alumni’s from prestigious universities but they are asking for $950 as tuition so is it really worth it?

The program itself only has an 11% acceptance rate and as somebody who is interested in becoming a dermatologist I wonder if it’s worth paying that much money even after financial aid for one internship. Although such alumni’s have gone to universities such as Yale or Stanford does it truly...

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Sammy Jul 18 384 views

I just learned about a program where Stanford students are helping high schoolers get mentoring. But the process is very selective and I wonder if it’s better to get nominated by a trusted professional I know or apply myself?

What would look the best?

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Sammy Jul 13 687 views

Where to find internships in the medical field for high schoolers that would be valuable to prestigious colleges ?

I find it so difficult to find internships, especially for high schoolers. Any tips or programs that can help with this?