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Hi guys! I've seen the term 'applied ED' being used around here, but I'm not quite sure what it means. Can anyone explain what 'applied ED' refers to and how it impacts the college application process …
Hi everyone! I'm currently studying for my AP Physics exam and got stuck on a particular question. Can anyone help me understand how to approach this problem and the best way to solve it?
I've started to work on my UPenn essays and was wondering if anyone could share some successful examples of UPenn essays they've come across? It would be really helpful to see what works! Thank you!
Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about how AP applications work. Do all high schools require you to submit an application to take an AP class, or is it more of a registration process? What should I expect …
Hey guys, I'm taking a public speaking course and need to come up with a persuasive speech topic. Any ideas for relevant, interesting topics that would work well for college students? Thanks in advanc …
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some suggestions on volunteer activities that'd be great for high school students like myself. What experiences have you had, and what would you recommend for someone loo …
I know that some schools request additional financial aid documentation through the IDOC service. Could someone provide me with a list or resource where I can find out which colleges require the IDOC? …
Hey guys, I've heard colleges sometimes allow self-reporting of SAT/ACT scores during application, but what does that entail? Will I need to provide official score reports later in the process? Any ad …
Hey guys, I'm thinking about going into medicine and I keep hearing about 'pre-med degrees,' but I'm not really sure what that means. Is it just a major focused on preparing students for medical schoo …
Hi! I've seen some people mention the term 'Z-list' when talking about college admissions. Can anyone explain to me what exactly it means and how it's relevant to the college application process?
Hey everyone! I'm currently taking AP Spanish Literature and I really want to find a solid study guide to help me prepare for the exam. Any recommendations for resources or websites would be greatly a …
Hey guys! I'm starting to plan for college admissions and I'm wondering what would happen if I don't take the SAT? Like, can I still get into good colleges or is it going to hurt my chances?
Hi guys! I received an invitation to the National Student Leadership Conference, but I'm not sure if it's really worth attending. Can anyone who participated in this conference share their experience? …
Hey everyone! I'm currently planning my schedule for senior year, and I'm having trouble deciding between precalculus and statsitics. Which one do you think would be the better option for someone cons …
I've seen yield rate mentioned a lot when discussing college admissions, but I'm not really sure what it means. What exactly is a yield rate, and how does it affect the application process? Should I b …
Hey everyone! I'm writing an argumentative essay for my English class, and I'm not sure about the ideal length. How many paragraphs should be in a well-structured argumentative essay? Thanks!
Hey everyone! I just took a CERT test recently and I'm wondering what would be considered a good score? What do colleges look for in terms of this test result?
A little bit stressed here. I really want to improve my math skills and challenge myself. Any ideas on where I can find some hard math problems to work on? Preferably related to high school level curr …
Hey guys, I applied to the University of New Hampshire and I'm getting anxious. Does anyone know when they typically send out their acceptance letters? Thanks in advance!
I need to choose between taking chemistry or physics for next year, but I can't decide! I've heard from my friends that both classes are challenging in different ways. Has anyone taken either class an …