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Want a 1400+ SAT score before university applications open? We designed a 3-month online SAT program specifically for students who want to walk into application season with a score that opens doors to top universities worldwide. Who we are: Abrorbek (Bowdoin '30) and Sardor (Georgetown '30) — both FLEX alumni, both admitted to multiple top US universities. We've been coaching SAT and AP students for over a year to more than 100 students. Our students have hit 770 in EBRW and 800 in Math. Here's everything you get: ✅ 12-week structured SAT curriculum — covering every section, every trick, every trap (Value: $400) ✅ Weekly live sessions + recordings — so you never fall behind (Value: $200) ✅ 3 hours of 1-on-1 consultation — ask us anything: SAT strategy, college apps, essays, you name it (Value: $300) ✅ Exclusive Research Paper Mentorship Video Series — the exact skill that makes your application stand out (Value: $150) ✅ Personal score tracking & feedback — we tell you exactly where you're losing points (Value: $100) Total value: $1,150 Your investment: $149/month × 3 months = $447 in total Our guarantee: Show up, do the work, and if your score doesn't improve by at least 100 points — we'll give you an extra month of coaching free. This is for you if: → You're scoring between 1000–1400 and want to push higher → You're serious about US university admissions → You want to use your summer productively instead of wasting it This is NOT for you if you're looking for a passive course to ignore. ⚠️ We're taking only 20 students this cohort to keep quality high. 6 spots are already filled. DM @abrorbek_samijonov with your current SAT score and target score. We'll tell you in 24 hours if you're a good fit.

I don’t know if it’s just for me, but Samarkand became the worst place for travel for me. People I met are sooo unfriendly, restaurants I went in are basically scams and everything is sooo annoying, even traffic lights. Is this just an unlucky coincidence or reality?

If there must be someone who has to take the responsibility for the biggest ups and downs of my life, let it be me!

I realize that taking the first step in everything only leads to more opportunities. I have personally lost so many opportunities, career related or social, just because I hesitated and the chance was gone forever.

Facts. You cannot isolate a single extracurricular activity, rec letter or essay that got people into top unis. I believe every component complements each other, revealing the whole picture of the student. So, it’s impossible to just copy a successful case. That’s what makes admissions both painful and interesting.

I set a new record for myself today. I slept 18 hours non-stop. The longest I have ever did. I don't think anybody every slept longer than this

For CMU-Q, I got accepted to Business Administration major. Do we have anyone here considering BA as their major or do you think it's a legit major to pursue?

Media team genuinely cooked here. Should have gotten my hair cut, but it's fine.

Yo’lingizni birga bosib o’tamiz - Sodiq school! 🥇Kechagina maktab o’quvchisi bugun dunyoda TOP naqd 4 ta universitetga qabul qilinishi tasodifmi? 🤔11-sinf o‘quvchimiz Abrorbek Samijonov. Prezident maktabida o‘qish, Flex dasturi orqali 1 yil Amerikada yashash va Sodiq school'ga grand bilan qabul qilinishi oddiy holatmi? 📊Kuchli "baza" bor, lekin tashabbus, loyihalarni amalga oshirish uchun yetarlimi? 💫To’xtang, to’xtang hech biri tasodif emas. Uning yo’ldagi bir qism to’g’ri! 🚀 Sodiq School — biz ilmga sodiqmiz, biz sizga sodiqmiz! Bogʻlanish uchun: ☎️ 788888080 Bizni tarmoqlarda kuzatib boring Telegram | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

🎉 Welcome to Bowdoin, Abrorbek! Abrorbek Samijonov, a graduate of Sodiq School and founder of ScholarConnect, has been admitted to Bowdoin College on a $388,000 scholarship and Carnegie Mellon Qatar to study Computer Science and Education Studies! Abrorbek was enrolled in the Full Support 2025 program. He worked with Valera, Sega, and Sanjar on everything from essay writing to strategizing his extracurriculars. Notably, he authored his research paper “Bitcoin Adoption and Its Socioeconomic Impact: Lessons from El Salvador” under Dr. Lyusyena’s guidance. As co-founder of ScholarConnect, Abrorbek and his team have helped 100+ students connect with university professors to gain exposure to academic research. He also attended the Babson Summer Study program, which helped him refine the core entrepreneurial skills he used to lead ScholarConnect. 💭 Reflecting on her journey with Freshman, Abrorbek said: “I joined Freshman Academy's Full Support almost 1.5 years ago. Since then, Valera has helped me build my extracurriculars strategically and discover what I was truly passionate about. Every single task he assigned or suggested was extremely helpful, ranging from the books and stories to the Reflections List by Freshman Academy. And the way Valera pushes students is elite. Regarding my research, I spent five months constantly reading and analyzing under the guidance of Dr. Lyusyena. Freshman Team was careful with every single detail in the application and sleepless nights with Sega, Valera and Sanjar during admissions were worth every second. What I respect the most about Freshman's approach is that they make you do the work. It might be difficult at first, but in the long-term, this is what developed my skillset and matured me as a person. They approach everyone individually, and recommend what's best for your context. I am grateful to Freshman Academy for helping me realize my dream, and to myself for making the right choice.” 🌟As Abrorbek enrolls at Bowdoin, we wish him the best on his journey exploring computer science, education, and combining the two through Ed-Tech ventures across the globe! @freshmanblog

I am often using the slang term "try-hard" and I think I picked it up from my friend. I just confirmed the meaning from the internet. What do you think it means?

There are some in Uzb fast food places too, apparently

I am realizing that a lot of people have never heard about Bowdoin, even the ones within admissions field. I'd say it's normal as Bowdoin is a very small college and not a lot of Uzbeks study there. I myself had confusion about the pronounciation of it until recently😁. It's a small liberal arts college and ranked #5 among National Liberal Arts Colleges. It's located in Maine right above Boston. I myself didn't know a lot about Bowdoin and learning new things about it every day. What do you know about Liberal Arts Colleges and Bowdoin, specifically?

Today is the last day for registration. I will be sharing my experiences on 19th April. Will wait for you all to join. JOIN: @AdmissionMarathonBot

Summer\Exchange Programs. We often see students who get into Top Universities have summer programs or exchange programs listed in their portfolio. I, myself, participated in Babson Summer Study, FLEX, LaunchX, Leaders of Tomorrow and got accepted to a bunch of other programs like YYGS and Pioneer Research. But, does that mean these kinds of programs increase your chances to Top Unis or do such talented students tend to seek and earn such opportunities. I think it’s both in a way. Those programs provide access to global academia, elite mentorship, network of like-minded students and help you grow as a global citizen. Although the duration might seem short, students will get massive growth and it almost feels like an upgrade in mindset. As Top Unis need global-minded students, it's normal for the graduates of these programs to get into such universities. However, I believe acceptance to a university is only a by-product of attending summer programs. The real, direct benefit lies in the long-term. Given all these benefits, some people still don't seize the opportunity of such privileges. Some are late to apply. Some are lazy. I also couldn't apply to a lot of programs, which I sometimes regret. Applying is a choice. So is staying where you are.

At the end of the day, everybody has a private life and absolutely no one has the agency to step into someone’s private space no matter how close they are. Sometimes we forget that and end up earning disappointment for ourselves. And I think I grew expressive of my emotions over time and overshared my opinion when I could have stayed silent. I realized that sometimes it’s better not to comment on other people’s actions and decisions. Why try to change other people while you can easily change yourself and care less