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I'm a high school student with some experience in coding, and I want to find volunteer opportunities that'll help me utilize my skills while giving back to the community. Does anyone have any ideas fo …
Hello everyone! I'm considering pursuing an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. I've heard some can be quite competitive. How do I find ABSN programs that are relatively easy to …
Hi all, I've recently been named a National Merit Semifinalist, and I know there are some scholarships related to this program. Can anyone help me understand which scholarships I might be eligible for …
Hi everyone, I've heard some rumors about students having a 6.0 GPA. Can anyone explain how that works? I'm confused about how anyone can get that GPA, even with weighted classes and AP courses.
Hey everyone, I've seen that some challenging exams can help enhance our college applications. Can you guys recommend some of the most challenging exams for high school students that would be benefici …
I'm starting to plan my summer and I want to explore some educational opportunities, but I'm on a tight budget. What are some low-cost summer programs that you guys have participated in or heard about …
Hi everyone! I've heard that some states offer free tuition for their public universities. Can someone please provide a list of these states? Additionally, are there any specific requirements or condi …
Hey guys, I've been having a hard time deciding between Boston University and Northeastern University. Would anyone be able to give me some insight on the differences between these two schools? I'm in …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to find some internships in the Phoenix area for high school students. Do you have any recommendations or suggestions on where I should start looking? Thanks in advance!
I'm considering taking an AP class in my freshman or sophomore year of high school, but I'm not sure which ones would be more manageable. Any advice on how to approach early AP and which courses are m …
I've recently been considering graduating a semester or even a year early, but I'm concerned about how colleges might see this. Will graduating early make me look bad in the college application proces …
Hey everyone! I'm currently in the process of applying as a transfer student to Boston University and I'm kinda stuck on writing my transfer essay. Any advice or examples from people who successfully …
Hey guys, I want to showcase some of my creative works through the Common App portfolio section. What are your suggestions for making the best use of this section? What types of work should I include? …
Hey everyone! I'm super interested in the Science Internship Program at UC Santa Cruz. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for this program, or any tips for applying? I really want to make my applica …
I'm thinking about pursuing engineering as a major when I enter college, but I'm not sure about how difficult it would be. Can anybody here shed some light on what studying engineering is like and whe …
Hey everyone! I've got a lot of family responsibilities that have shaped my high school experience. How and where should I include this info on my college applications? What are some good examples of …
Hey guys, I've been prepping for the SAT and using Khan Academy to practice. Which one of their SAT practice tests do you think is the most difficult? I want to challenge myself and improve my score.
Just took my SAT and I'm pretty anxious to get my results. How long does it usually take to get SAT results back? What's the usual timeline for this? Thanks!
I'm considering a career as a dental hygienist, and I'm wondering what high school courses I should be taking to prepare myself. Any advice on which classes are important for pursuing this career path …
Hey there! I'm really interested in science and want to participate in some high school science competitions. Can you guys help me find some well-known competitions that I can join?