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Hey, just a bit stressed here 😅. If I happen to get a low score on an AP exam, how badly will it affect my college admissions chances? And if I decide not to submit the score, will that look bad to co …
Hey all! I'm working on a college essay that asks about my greatest talent or skill, but I'm struggling to figure out how to write about it without sounding too braggy. Do any of you have examples or …
Hey everyone! I've seen colleges asking for a cumulative weighted GPA on their application forms, and I'm a bit confused. What exactly is a cumulative weighted GPA? How is it calculated, and how does …
Hey guys! I'm starting to work on my UC essays and struggling with prompt 1. Could any of you share some guidance on how you approached this prompt or tips on what makes a good response? Any advice is …
Hey guys, I have a question. For college applications, what percentage of Hispanic ancestry qualifies a student for the Hispanic demographic? Is there a specific threshold I should be aware of?
Hey guys, I'm wondering which years of high school are the most important to colleges when they evaluate applicants. Do they weigh all years equally, or do they focus more on specific years? Thanks in …
Hi there! I'm applying to the University of Maryland and I'm a bit stuck on their 'complete the sentence' prompts. Can anyone give examples of how they've tackled this section in their application? I' …
Hey guys, I really wanna nail my essays for college apps. I'm searching for some 'perfect essay examples' to help guide my writing. Where can I find some strong examples of essays for inspiration? Any …
Hey folks! I'm a high school junior, and I've been looking into applying to both MIT and Harvard. Can anyone provide me with a comparison of these two universities in terms of academics, campus life, …
I'm having trouble with the circle questions on the math section of the SAT. Anybody have any tips or resources to help me tackle these types of questions? Thanks!
Hey, I recently took the PreACT, and I was wondering if there's any way to convert my score to an estimated ACT score? Is there a reliable method or chart out there for this? Thanks!
Hey y'all, I'm a high school junior and I've always wanted to be a veterinarian. Can anyone shed some light on what pre-requisites I should be focusing on during high school, and what courses would be …
Hey everyone, I submitted my application to one college but I want to make some changes to my personal essay. Can I change my personal essay after submitting it for that college, or do I have to stick …
Hey y'all! So I've applied to some University of California schools and just wanted to know, when do UC decisions usually come out? I'm getting a little stressed about waiting for my results. Thanks!
Just curious, what do you guys think is the hardest class in college? I'd love to hear some opinions so I know what to expect when I eventually head off to college!
Hey everyone! As a junior, I am starting to think about college applications, and I have my heart set on the UC system. Do you have any suggestions on what would make me a strong candidate for these s …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior applying to Swarthmore next year, and I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to make my Swarthmore specific essays stand out? What should I definitely include or avoi …
Hi all! So my teacher assigned us a research project, and I have no idea which topic to choose. What criteria should I use to pick a topic that's the best fit for a high school project?
Hey everyone! I've noticed that the UC application has a 'greatest talent or skill' essay. I'm not quite sure how to approach this prompt. Can anyone offer some tips or advice on showcasing my talent …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and I've been thinking a lot about college financial aid lately. Does my parents' income from work affect the amount of financial aid I can receive? Would apprecia …