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I've been researching colleges, and I came across the term 'need-blind admission'. Can someone explain what that means and how it might affect my chances of getting in? Are there any benefits for appl …
I'm currently looking into attending a summer music program for high school students next year, but I'm not sure which ones to consider. Any thoughts on reputable programs or personal experiences woul …
Hey, I'm trying to choose between taking statistics and pre-calc next year. I'm pretty good at math, but I'm not sure which one would be better for my college applications and future career prospects. …
Hey guys, I'm from out of state and considering applying to the University of Washington. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about the scholarships they offer for out-of-state students? What …
Hey guys! I'm working on my application to transfer to UPenn and I'm wondering if anyone could give me some advice on what kind of topics to focus on for my transfer essays? I want to make sure I'm pr …
Hey everyone, I'm from Texas, and I'm really interested in pursuing medicine. I heard about combined 7-year medical programs but I'm not sure if any are available in Texas. Do you guys know if there a …
Hey guys, I'm starting to prepare my application for USC and I wanted to know what to expect for their short answer questions. Can anyone give me an idea of what kind of prompts they usually have and …
Hello everybody! I've been working on my college application essays and I'm wondering if anyone would be willing to share their own successful application essays to help me get a sense of what college …
I'm a junior in high school and I've been thinking about becoming a lawyer. What do most people major in during undergrad if they plan on attending law school?
My schedule is pretty busy, so I'd like to find some online volunteering opportunities to contribute towards my high school volunteering requirements. Any suggestions for legit websites or organizatio …
Hey everyone! I've been researching colleges that meet 100% of demonstrated financial need. Can anyone provide a list of, or point me towards a reliable source of, colleges that guarantee full need co …
Hey, I'm looking into applying to UCSB and I'm trying to figure out where I stand in terms of academics. Does anyone know what the average unweighted GPA for accepted students is? Thanks!
I'm currently working on my Yale supplemental essays, and I'm feeling a little bit stuck. Can anyone share examples of their Yale supplemental essays that worked? I'm not trying to plagiarize, I just …
Hey everyone, can someone help me understand what a 'B-' GPA is in numerical form on a 4.0 scale? I'm trying to make sure I'm on track for college applications. Thanks!
Hey guys, I'm a junior trying to convert my GPA to the 4.0 scale. I'm a bit confused about the process, though. Can somebody explain how to do it or perhaps share a reliable conversion tool or method?
Hi everyone! I have to write a topic paper for my English class and I'm struggling to pick a subject. Does anyone have suggestions for interesting or unique topics that I could explore?
Hey, I'm kind of confused between USC (University of Southern California) and UofSC (University of South Carolina). Is there a way to quickly differentiate the two when talking to people about them? A …
Hey y'all, I've heard a lot about QuestBridge and how it helps low-income students get into top colleges. Are there any other programs like it that I should keep an eye on? I'm really interested in ap …
Hello! I'm taking AP World History this year and I'm curious about the average score students typically receive on the exam. I want to set a goal for myself to beat the average. Can anyone share the s …
Hey guys, I'm applying to Georgetown and I've been researching more about campus life. Village C East caught my attention. Can anyone tell me more about living in Village C East? How's the atmosphere …