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Hi everyone! I was named an AP Scholar with Distinction, which I'm really proud of. I was wondering where and how exactly I should list this award on my Common App. Any advice would be super helpful, …
So, I've decided to submit a video as part of my application to Brown, but I'm slightly confused about the formatting part. Any advice on what format and size should I follow? Also, are there any spec …
I can't make up my mind about a major yet, so I was considering applying as undeclared. Would this hurt my chances of getting accepted? Is it better to pick something I might be interested in rather t …
I'm considering studying engineering and want to know which specific field has the easiest job opportunities. Is there a particular kind of engineering that's generally less demanding and might offer …
Hey everyone! I've been seeing a lot about 'colleges that change lives' online. Any advice on how I can find a college that'll be a life-changing experience for me? I'd love to know more about how to …
Hey all! I'm looking to apply to the University of Wisconsin, and I've taken the ACT multiple times to get the score I want. Does Wisconsin superscore the ACT, or do they look at a single highest test …
As I'm getting closer to taking the AP Lang exam, I was wondering what elements graders look for in student essays? What makes a standout synthesis essay? Thanks in advance!
Yo, my Art History final is coming up and I'm pretty stressed about it. Can anyone share some useful resources or study tips for acing my exam? Super appreciated!
Hey everyone! Just wondering if it's possible to jump straight from getting an associate's degree to working on a master's degree. Would this pathway work or would I have to complete a bachelor's degr …
Hey guys, can you give me some advice on how to make an effective outline for an argumentative essay in AP Lang? What steps do you follow, and how does it help you write a better essay?
Hey everyone, I'm starting to look at colleges and Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences caught my eye. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for CAS? I want to gauge how competitive it is to get in.
Hello! I'm planning on applying to CMU and I've been taking a bunch of AP classes during high school. How does CMU handle AP credits? Are there any specific AP scores that I need in order to receive c …
Hey y'all, I'm looking for some fun and educational free youth summer programs to participate in. Any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks in advance!
Hi there, I'm going to be applying to colleges soon and I've heard about making mistakes that could hurt my application. Can anyone share some of the common college application mistakes to watch out f …
Hello! I've never really played any sports in high school, but I'm interested in joining a college sports team, like track or swimming. Is it possible to join without prior experience? How would I go …
Hey all! I've been considering studying abroad during my junior or senior year. Do any of you know about any awesome study abroad programs for high school students? I'm especially interested in Europe …
Hi all, I've been working on my resume and I'm wondering if it would be beneficial to submit it along with my college applications. Does it help in strengthening my application or would it just seem r …
Hey there! I'm trying to get a sense of what colleges prioritize when they read applications. Can anyone give me some insight or examples of what they're looking for? Thanks a lot!
Hey fellow juniors, I'm currently trying to decide between Boston College (BC) and Boston University (BU). Both seem to have great programs, but I just can't decide which one to prioritize on my appli …
Hi, I recently became a member of NHS and I want to be more involved by taking up a leadership role. But I don't know where to start, and I'm a bit intimidated. For those of you who are involved with …