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I'm considering pursuing an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. Can any current or former IB students share their experiences and any advice they have for successfully completing the program?
Sometimes in math class, I feel like I want to ask questions but don't really know what to ask to get a better understanding of the material. What are some example questions or topics that would be wo …
Hey everyone, as a junior I'm starting to think about applying to CalArts next year, and I know the portfolio is a huge aspect of their admissions process. Can any current students or alumni provide s …
I've been told by a friend that there's an MIT campus in California, but I can't find any information about it online. Is there an MIT campus in California or is it just the one in Massachusetts?
Hey guys! I'm looking at Loyola University Chicago and I wanted to know what kind of ACT scores they're looking for. What's the average ACT score they accept? Feeling a bit stressed about whether mine …
Hi guys, I'm currently taking AP Biology and want to start preparing for the exam. What are some best resources (like review books or websites) that you'd recommend? Also, do you have any study tips o …
Hi! I'm currently a junior and I know I'll need recommendation letters for my college applications. I was wondering how to approach teachers and request a strong recommendation letter? Are there any s …
Hey everyone! I'm looking into Rice University as one of my top choices, and I'm curious about what kind of GPA would make me a competitive applicant there. What GPA range should I aim for to increase …
Hey guys, I've been looking into the Fashion Institute of Technology and I'm curious about their average GPA for admitted students. Has anyone got any recent stats for this? Thanks!
Hey, everyone! I was just wondering if there's a minimum SAT score requirement for UCLA. What's considered a competitive score for admission?
Hi all! I'm looking to apply to Hunter College and was curious about their SAT requirements. Does anybody know what the average SAT score is for admitted students? Appreciate any info!
I'll be participating in the Science Olympiad soon, and I want to make sure I'm well-prepared. Can anyone share their experiences and study techniques for success in this competition? Thanks a lot!
Hey guys! I'm currently looking at SUNY New Paltz as one of my top choices for college, and I was wondering if they're test-optional now, considering the ongoing pandemic situation. Any info would be …
I've recently learned about need-blind colleges and how they don't consider financial need while making admission decisions. Can you guys give me some pros and cons of attending a need-blind college? …
Hi! I'm a junior thinking about applying to Pepperdine, and I'm curious to know the average ACT score for admitted students. Can anyone give me some insight into this? Thanks so much!
One of my teachers has asked me for guidance on writing my letter of recommendation. They want it to be in a doc format. What kind of structure and content should they include? Any advice for them wou …
Hey everyone! Quick question: how do I figure out my GPA when I've taken honors classes? Do they get a sort of 'weighted' value in my GPA? I keep hearing about weighted and unweighted GPAs, but I'm ki …
Hi! So I'm about to take AP Human Geography next semester, and I heard that it can be pretty challenging. Does anyone have any tips, resources, or methods that they used to study for this class and th …
Hi folks! I've been taking a few AP classes this year, and I'm curious about something. If I get a good score on the AP exams, how many college credit hours do these AP classes typically give me? I co …
Hi everyone! I'm thinking about applying to Florida State University but I'm wondering how difficult it is to get in. Can anyone share their experiences applying, such as average GPA or extracurricula …