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Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide between taking Calculus AB or BC in my senior year. Do colleges have a preference between these two courses? Any advice would be appreciated!
I luckily got an interview for the Pre-Professional Scholars Program at Case Western, and I'm both excited and nervous! Can anyone who went through the process provide some tips to prepare, what quest …
Could someone please give me a quick rundown on the correct format for a college essay heading? I don't want to mess up the presentation of my essay. Thanks in advance!
I've got some free time and want to get more involved in my school's extracurriculars. What are some fun clubs you guys have been in that you'd recommend? Looking for something that'll look good on my …
Hello everyone! I have a question about GPA rounding. Do colleges round our GPA when evaluating our application or do they consider it exactly as it is? Thanks for your help!
I recently heard about the Facebook Summer Academy program for high school students. Can anyone share their experience if they participated or provide any info on how competitive this program is? I'm …
Hey guys! I've heard people talking about being a 'D1 player' in sports, but I'm not exactly sure what that means. Is it just about the level of skill, or is there more to it, such as scholarships and …
I'm working on my college essays and I want to improve my vocab to make my writing stand out. Any suggestions on how to incorporate high-level vocabulary or resources to expand my lexicon?
Hey everyone, I heard that some colleges recalculate your GPA based on their own standards. Does Stanford do this? If so, does anyone know their methodology or what factors they consider?
Hey everyone, I received a guaranteed transfer offer from Boston University, and I'm a little confused about the process. Can anyone familiar with the BU guaranteed transfer system help me with some o …
I'm a bit confused about the differences between a degree program and a major. Can someone help clarify this for me? I'd really like to understand the distinctions as I start researching colleges and …
Just got my decision from BU, and I was unfortunately denied admission. I really had my heart set on this school. Is there any chance for me to appeal the decision? If so, what's the process and do yo …
So, the PSAT is coming up and I'm feeling a little stressed about the grammar section. Anyone got any useful tips to share? I could use some advice to ace it. Thanks!
Quick question: Is GPA usually measured on a 4.0 or 5.0 scale? I've heard both and I just want some clarification.
I currently have a 2.94 GPA, and I'm nervous about my chances of getting into college. What can I do to improve my chances, like joining extracurriculars or focusing on great essays? Any advice would …
Hello! I'm going to take Spanish 3 next year, and I want to know how hard it is compared to the previous Spanish classes? Any tips on how to excel in the class? Gracias!
Hey everyone, I'm working on my BU application and I came across the 'Additional Information' section. I was wondering, what kind of stuff should I include here? Are there any dos and don'ts?
Hey all, I've been asked to write a biographical sketch about myself for a program I'm applying to. Can you guys share any tips, resources, or examples? I've never written one before and I'm not sure …
Hi there! I'm planning to apply to Florida State and was wondering how important the supplemental essays are for their admissions process. What kind of impact do they have on my chances?
I was curious if anyone has experience taking both IB and AP courses at the same time? Is it manageable, or would you recommend choosing one or the other? I'd love to hear your thoughts!