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Hey, I'm a high school junior interested in applying to Columbia. Can anyone share what factors they look for in applicants? Also, do they heavily weigh extracurriculars or is academics their main foc …
I'm thinking about taking AP Precalculus next year, but I'm unsure about its difficulty. For those who have taken it, how hard is it compared to other AP courses and what can I expect? Thanks!
Hi all, I'm interested in majoring in Business Administration, but I'm curious about how challenging it is. Can anyone who's pursued this major share their opinions on the difficulty level and workloa …
I have been looking into the National Youth Leadership Forum Medicine program at George Mason University. Has anyone participated in this program? I'd love to hear about your experiences, whether it's …
Hey everyone, I'm just getting started on my NYU writing supplement, and I'd really appreciate any tips or insights into what they're looking for in a great essay. Thanks a bunch!
I want to take an AP math class, but I'm not exactly a math whiz. Which AP math class would be the easiest to manage?
Hi everyone! I'm an upcoming senior and I'm planning on applying to Harvard. Does anyone know the Harvard CSS Profile deadline for financial aid? I don't want to miss it. Thanks in advance!
I'm currently trying to decide whether to apply early action to either Princeton or Yale, and I'm having trouble figuring out which one is a better fit for me. Can anyone give me some major difference …
Hey guys, as I anxiously await my college application decisions, I'm wondering when I'll hear back for regular decision. What's the general time frame that colleges release their acceptance decisions?
Okay, so I'm applying to Georgetown and their essay has me stumped. Can anyone share insights, tips, or suggestions on writing an impressive essay for Georgetown? What are they looking for in applican …
Curious about how much percentage matters when it comes to GPA. I mean, do colleges only focus on GPA numbers, or do they also check the percentage behind that GPA? Any help would be appreciated!
Hey guys, I'm a little worried about my recent AP test scores. I got accepted to my dream college, but I'm scared they might rescind my admission based on my poor AP scores. Is this a thing that colle …
Hey everyone, I've been really stressing about the Common App essay because I can't think of a good topic. What are some unique or interesting ideas that you all have used or seen? I don't want to wri …
Hey everyone! I've heard about the SAT I and SAT R, but I can't seem to find much information on the difference between the two. Can anyone explain it to me and which one I should focus on? Thanks in …
Hey guys, I love fashion and I'm looking for some part-time work related to the field (I'm still in high school). Do any of y'all have some suggestions for cool fashion jobs teens can do? Thanks!
Hey everyone! I just finished my freshman year, and my GPA isn't as high as I hoped. I've heard mixed opinions on how important freshman GPA is for college applications. Should I be worried about how …
What's up guys? I'm diving headfirst into SAT prep and I am struggling a bit with the more difficult questions. Does anyone have any advice or resources on how to approach and solve tough SAT question …
With everything going online these days, I'm trying to look for virtual internships to gain experience. Any advice on finding virtual internships for high school students? What fields usually offer th …
I have my eyes on Northwestern and want to know what they're looking for in an essay. Can anyone provide some advice on writing an amazing college essay for Northwestern? Thanks in advance!
Hey y'all, so I'm curious if colleges care about when you submit your application. Do they look more favorably upon applications submitted earlier or is it okay if I do it closer to the deadline?