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Hey, I've been trying to understand GPA and the grading system in high school. Is getting a 4.0 GPA the same as having straight A's? If not, what's the difference between the two?
Hi everyone, I'm a male high school junior interested in pursuing nursing in college. I've heard there are scholarships specifically for male nursing students – can anyone confirm this and provide som …
Hello everyone! I'm applying to Villanova, and I want to make sure I do a great job on my supplemental essays. Can anyone share some advice on what topics or themes work well for Villanova's supplemen …
Hey everyone! My high school doesn't have a lot of extracurricular clubs and I want to start one. What are some interesting and engaging club ideas that could make a difference in our school community …
What's up y'all? Quick question—I've been working part-time throughout high school, and I'm wondering if work experience can be considered an extracurricular activity on my college applications? Thank …
I've been hearing some talk about other schools sending out likely letters and was curious, does NYU send likely letters to applicants? I applied to the school and was wondering if I should keep an ey …
Could anyone inform me about the required classes or coursework for getting into dental school? I'd like to make sure I take the right courses during my undergraduate studies so I'm well-prepared.
If I get accepted through Early Decision, I know that I'm required to withdraw my other college applications. What's the process for doing that, and has anyone had any issues with it?
Hey everyone! I was just wondering if anyone knows how to use the ACT score send fee waiver code? I'm trying to save some money while applying to colleges, and I've heard about this waiver, but I'm no …
Hi everyone, I'm starting my college applications and I need some guidance on how to write a good personal statement. What are some dos and don'ts that I should keep in mind while crafting my essay? I …
I'm a bit worried about the Geometry portion of the SAT. Does anyone have any tips or resources they found helpful for preparing specifically for the Geometry questions on the SAT?
Hello! I'm a bit confused about how GPAs work. Is it possible for my GPA to go up each semester if I consistently improve my grades? Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!
I'm a high school junior thinking about becoming a doctor. What kinds of pre-med requisites are there? Are there any specific classes or activities I should focus on during high school and college to …
Hey guys, I've heard different opinions about this so I wanted to ask: does taking a computer science course count as fulfilling the foreign language requirement for some colleges? Thanks in advance f …
Can someone explain what the FERPA form is on the Common App? I came across it while working on my application, and I'm not sure what it's for. Any help would be appreciated!
Hi everyone! I'm considering going for an associate's degree before transferring to a four-year college, but I'm not sure about the different options available. Can anyone help me understand the vario …
I'm really interested in conducting research during my high school career, specifically in the fields of science or engineering. How can I get involved with this kind of opportunity and what resources …
Hey everyone! I'm wondering if Wake Forest University offers merit scholarships for students. If they do, what are the requirements and how competitive are they? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone! I'm passionate about computer science and wanted to dive deeper with research. Does anyone have suggestions on how to find research opportunities or mentorship programs for high school st …
Hey everyone! I've heard that some colleges send out free promotional items to prospective students. Does anyone know how I can get my hands on these? What kind of items are typically sent, and do you …