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Hello! If I get accepted into a college through Early Decision but change my mind later or can't afford it, can I somehow get out of the binding agreement? What are the possible consequences?

Hello! For those who have successfully applied to Cornell's engineering program, could you share some advice on how to approach the prompts/questions they ask for the application? Any tips or strategi …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior and starting to prepare for my college applications. Some colleges ask for a graded written paper from high school as part of the application process. What exactly …

Can someone explain what HL exams are and how they are different from regular high school exams or AP exams? Are they beneficial for college applications? Any insight would be super helpful.

Hey there, I'm trying to come up with examples of how I've been an innovator in my own life for a college essay. What kind of things can I talk about? Looking for some inspiration, any help is much ap …

Howdy! I've been hearing a lot about interviews for Northwestern University and I'm kinda anxious. Does everyone get an interview for Northwestern or is it only for certain applicants?

Hey everyone, I was wondering if I should submit an essay if it's just optional on my college application. Would it help me or hurt me if I don't include it?

Does Google offer any summer internships specifically for high school students? I'm super interested in tech and would love to get some work experience before college.

To anyone who's taken AP Seminar, how was your experience? Should I take it next year? I want to know if it's worth the time and effort.

I'm trying to decide on my math course for next year. Which one is generally considered more difficult, trigonometry or calculus? Any advice is appreciated!

What's up, folks? I'm starting to work on my college applications and I was wondering if VCU has any supplemental essays as part of their application process. Does anyone here have any insight on this …

I'm thinking about taking some AP classes on Florida Virtual School, but I'm not sure which ones to start with. Can anyone recommend the easiest AP classes on FLVS for someone new to online courses?

I'm planning on attending a college fair soon and I want to make the most of it. What are some meaningful questions that I could ask admissions officers to get some useful information about the colleg …

Hi all! I'll be applying to Yale, and I'm curious about their interview process. Does Yale offer interviews to most applicants, or is it less common? If you've gone through the process, can you share …

I was hoping to gain some real-world experience and find an internship in Washington, DC this summer. Are there any opportunities specifically for high school students that you guys recommend?

Hey all, I've seen the term 'current GPA' thrown around, but I'm not sure what it means. Is it simply my GPA for this current year, or is there more to it? Need some clarification, please.

Hey everyone! Is it possible to graduate high school at 17 years old? How common is this, and would it affect my college admissions chances negatively?

I'm applying to UCLA, and I'm curious if they track demonstrated interest like visiting campus, attending events, etc. How important is it for me to show strong interest in their school during the app …

Hi everyone! I'm involved in a couple of clubs at my school, but I'm also really passionate about some activities outside of school. I was wondering, do colleges value these out-of-school activities a …

Hi guys! I'm trying to choose a personal essay topic about overcoming a challenge or obstacle. What are some meaningful topics to write about, keeping in mind the college application reviewers?