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Hey fellow students! I'm really interested in computer science and looking for internships to gain experience. What's the best way to find internships for high schoolers in this field? Is it too early …

Hey there! I've been consistently on the honor roll throughout high school, and I was wondering if it would be considered an 'award' on college applications. Is it good enough to include on my applica …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out my schedule for next year and considering taking some AP classes. Can anyone rank AP classes from easiest to hardest based on their experiences? I'd love to get …

Hi everyone, does anyone know how to get a refund for the ACT test if I can't attend on my test day? Like, is there a certain deadline before the test day that I need to request a refund by? I don't w …

I took the PSAT recently, and I'm curious about what a good score is for a high school junior. How do I know if I have a competitive score for National Merit Scholarships and college admissions?

Can someone help me understand what 'Date of Entry' means on the Common App? I'm confused whether it refers to the date I started high school or the date I intend to start college. Thanks in advance!

Hey all! Does submitting a supplemental video to Brown give a significant advantage to my application? If yes, what should I include to make it stand out? A little lost here, any advice helps!

I've been struggling to figure out what I want to study in college. What are some helpful resources or activities that can help me explore different careers before I apply to colleges? I don't want to …

I want to start preparing for the AP Spanish Literature exam early on, to make sure I'm ready. Could anyone suggest some reliable resources to review the material and help with exam prep? Appreciate a …

I've been doing some research on college apps, and I came across the term 'score choice.' Do you have to submit all your SAT scores to the colleges, or can you choose which ones to report? Is 'score c …

Hi all! I'm thinking about enrolling in my school's Capstone program to earn a Capstone Diploma. Is it worth it? Does it hold any advantages when applying to colleges? Do colleges value Capstone Diplo …

Hello! My school uses a different grading scale, and I want to figure out how to convert my cumulative GPA to a 4.0 scale. Can someone explain the process or recommend any online tools to do this? Tha …

Hey guys, I'm in the process of writing an essay about the four pillars of the National Honor Society (scholarship, service, leadership, and character). Any advice on how to approach this essay and ma …

Hey everyone, I'm interested in applying to UT Austin, but I'm a bit worried about my current GPA (3.7 unweighted). Do you think I have a shot, considering my GPA and other factors like extracurricula …

Does anyone know of any resources where I can find good ApplyTexas essay examples? I'd really like to read some top-quality essays to get an idea of what I should be aiming for. Thanks in advance!

Hi, I'm working on a library synthesis essay for AP Lang, but I'm a bit stuck on how to approach it. Any advice or examples you guys can share to help me out?

Hey everyone, I'm in the process of writing my college essays and I'd really like to see some examples of successful community essays. Has anyone found a good resource to help with this? I want to get …

One of my teachers recommended that I attend some counseling professional development workshops to help me prepare for college. Has anybody attended any, and if so, do you have any recommendations? I' …

What's up, everyone? I've been really interested in video game design lately, and I'm thinking about pursuing it in college. Can anyone suggest the best type of education or major I should look for in …

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in engineering, but I've always found math to be quite challenging. Can anyone recommend some engineering programs that have less of a focus on math and more on the …