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Hey there! I'm currently working on a research paper for school, but I'm having trouble coming up with a good prompt. Anyone got some interesting research paper prompts to get my creative juices flowi …
Hi everyone, I'm wondering when would be the right time to send an update letter to colleges I applied to? And what type of info or accomplishments should I include? Any advice would be appreciated. T …
Hello everyone! I've been seeing the term 'AVID' used in my school and on college forums. What exactly is AVID, and how does it benefit high school students? Should I consider joining it if my school …
I'm going to be applying through regular decision for most of my colleges, and I'm a bit anxious about when I'll hear back. Does anyone know the typical timeframe for regular decision notification dat …
I'm currently wrapping up my freshman year in high school, and I want to make sure I make the most of my summer. What summer programs are great for freshmen to explore and learn new things?
Hi! I'm gonna take AP Spanish Language and Culture next year, but I'm not really familiar with the exam format. Can someone please explain the different sections and what types of questions I should e …
Hi all! I'm curious about how valedictorian is determined in high school. Is it solely based on GPA or do other factors come into play? Any insight on this would be super helpful, thanks!
Hey everyone, I want to apply to the University of Washington and I'm curious if anyone can share some successful example essays. Just trying to get a better understanding of what UW might be looking …
Yo, fellow art enthusiasts! I want to start a visual art club at my high school, but I'm not really sure how to go about it. Can anyone who's been involved in setting up a club like this give me some …
So, I'm starting to look into potential scholarship opportunities, and I'm wondering what ACT scores typically qualify for merit-based scholarships. Is there a general range I should aim for? Also, if …
Hey everyone, I just took the June SAT and I'm really anxious to know my scores. When do the June SAT results typically come out?
Hello, fellow juniors! I recently took the PSAT and scored a 1000. I know the SAT is a bit different, so I'm curious about how my PSAT score might translate to the SAT. Any insights on what I could ex …
Hi guys! I was just nominated for the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) program, and I'm curious about their acceptance rate. Is it actually competitive, or do they accept pretty much anyone who …
Hey guys! I need some clarification on the different types of essays that can show up on the AP Lit exam. I'm a little bit confused about the different formats and expectations for each essay type. Co …
I currently have a 2.5 GPA and I'm worried about my college prospects. Can anyone tell me how this GPA might affect my chances of getting accepted? Any tips on improving it in my remaining high school …
I'm starting to work on my Northwestern application and their 'Why Northwestern' prompt has me stressed out. Does anyone know where I can find examples of essays that worked? It would be super helpful …
I'm really passionate about space and I want to major in space engineering in college. Can anyone give me advice on how to choose the right school? What colleges are known for having strong space engi …
Hey everyone! I'm working on my UC Personal Insight Questions and I'm looking for some inspiration for the creativity prompt. Could anyone share some examples or experiences they've used in their essa …
I don't have much time left before the AP Calc AB exam. Can anyone give me some quick tips or tricks to help me do well on the test? Anything helps! Thank you!
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I recently got my SAT scores back. Mine is pretty good, and I'm wondering if there are any scholarships out there for students with high SAT scores? Thanks in advance!