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Hi all! I recently took an SAT and I'm waiting for my scores. Does anyone know what the usual wait time is for the College Board to release scores? Thanks for your help!
I'm a high school junior applying to college soon, and I'm working on my application essays. One question asks me to explain why I'm interested in majoring in Biology. Can you guys suggest some elemen …
I've been thinking about taking AP French next year, but I want to know how hard it is to pass. What is the average pass rate? Are there any tips on how to study effectively for it?
Hi everyone! I'm currently brainstorming ideas for my personal statement, and I'm curious to hear about some of the topics that have worked for others when applying to top colleges. Any successful per …
Hi, I'm a junior trying to decide on a potential major for college. I've been thinking about majoring in Business, but I'm not entirely sure. Can anyone give me some reasons why I should (or shouldn't …
Hey guys! I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essays and I want to avoid any clichés. What are some topics I should steer clear of when writing a strong personal statement?
Hey guys, I'm feeling a lil bit stressed about the upcoming AP Lit exam. What are some useful test day tips and strategies to help me stay calm and perform well on the exam? Any personal experiences w …
I'm starting to draft my essays and was wondering if anyone has examples of 'tell us your story' college essays that got them accepted? I'm curious to see how other students approached this vague prom …
Hey everyone! So I've seen the term 'rising freshman' around, and I just wanted to clarify what it means. Does it mean a student who is about to start their freshman year of high school or someone who …
Hey! So I've been admitted to Columbia, and I've heard that all first-year students have to take the University Writing course. How's the workload and difficulty of this course? Did you find it helpfu …
Hello! I'm considering UNLV as one of my top choices for college. I was just wondering if someone could give me an idea of the current room and board costs. Are the dorms worth the price? Any recommen …
Hey, my SAT exam is coming up and I'm not sure how to spend the day before the test. Should I study or relax all day? Any suggestions on how to make the most of that last day before taking the test?
Hey guys! I've been hearing a lot about Questbridge and the term 'Questbridge finalist.' Can someone explain what it means to be a finalist and why it's important in college admissions?
Hey everyone! I'm working on my college applications, and it's a bit confusing with all the different essay formats. Can someone help me understand the most common ones and how to approach each of the …
What's up guys? While filling out my Harvard application, I came across the term 'vocational plans'. Could someone explain what it means and how it factors into my application? Thanks!
Hey everyone! I'm planning to apply Early Decision to one of my top-choice colleges, but I'm a bit unsure about the deadlines. Can someone please clarify when ED applications are typically due? Thanks …
Hey there! I'm interested in applying for the National Merit Hispanic Scholar recognition. Can anyone please share the eligibility criteria and requirements?
Hey everyone, I'm getting a bit worried about my GPA and was wondering if anyone knows the lowest GPA that could possibly still get someone accepted into a decent college. I know it's important to hav …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and I want to join some academic clubs at my high school. What are some popular academic clubs I should consider, and how have they helped you in the college appli …
So I'm in the process of researching colleges and I came across Stanford's supplement essays. Can someone give me an idea of how they differ from other schools' essays and what specifically Stanford i …