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Hey everyone! I'm just curious about how colleges view our GPAs when evaluating applications. Do they look at weighted GPAs or just focus on the unweighted ones?
So I'm definitely interested in applying to Cal Poly Pomona, but I'm not sure about their application requirements, like essays, recommendations, and such. Could someone please shed some light on this …
Hey everyone, I'm really interested in pursuing game design as a career and I'm currently trying to make a list of colleges with good game design programs. Can you guys help me out by suggesting some …
I know there are a ton of different engineering fields out there, but can someone help me understand the key differences between some? I'm interested in engineering, but I'm not sure which pathway to …
I'm thinking about pursuing a career in medicine, but I'm a little confused about the whole pre-med thing. What exactly is the pre-med track in college, and what courses and activities should I be tak …
Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm thinking about applying to BYU. Can someone share insights about the freshman admissions process? What factors do they consider and are there any unique requiremen …
I've heard about test-optional colleges, but I'm not completely sure what that means. Can someone explain what a test-optional college is and if there are any pros/cons in applying to them?
Hi all! I'm planning my course load for next year and was wondering if anyone could provide some insight on which Advanced Placement (AP) classes are considered the most challenging? I'd love to hear …
Yo, I want to go to med school eventually and I've heard people mention a 'pre-med track' in college. How does that work and what kind of courses can I expect to take on this track? Any advice for an …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior currently taking APUSH, and I'm feeling a bit worried about the exam. Can anyone share some tips or advice on how to tackle it effectively? Appreciate any help!
Hi fellow students! I'm currently studying for the AP Human Geography exam, but I'm not sure what types of questions I should be prepared for. Can anyone help me out or give me some examples? I'd real …
Hello, I'm currently enrolled in a high school English class, and we're studying poetry. Can someone provide a list of important literary devices that I should be looking for while analyzing poems? I …
Hey everyone! I need to pick a history class for senior year, but there are so many options. Can somebody help me understand the differences between various types of history classes, like world histor …
Hey guys, I'm really interested in pursuing engineering in college, but there are so many different types! Can someone provide me with a list of the most common engineering majors and maybe a brief de …
Hey everyone! I just got my GPA for this year, and it's a weighted 5.0. I know it's pretty good, but I'm wondering if it's enough for the top colleges I'm considering like the Ivies or Stanford? A lit …
Hey everyone, I've heard about some pretty dumb scholarships out there, and I was wondering if any of you had stumbled upon any that might be worth applying to? Looking for weird and idiosyncratic sch …
So, I'm working on my college applications and I'm considering applying to Cal Poly. I was just wondering if they use the Common App or if I need to submit a separate application? Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone! I've seen some posts on here mentioning Ivy Day and I'm a bit lost. When exactly is Ivy Day for the Class of 2024? Also, what's the significance behind the term 'Ivy Day'? Thanks!
Hey guys, I've been thinking about deferring my college admission to take a gap year and explore some personal interests. What are the pros and cons of doing this? Do you think my college experience w …
Hello everyone! I'm researching college applications and have come across early action as a possible option. Could someone provide a list of schools (or ways to find schools) that offer early action? …