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Hey guys, I'm trying to get started on my UC application and the Personal Insight Questions. Anyone have any successful UCLA PIQ examples they'd be willing to share or know where I can find some? I re …
Hi everyone. I'm curious about how the conversion from the 4.0 GPA scale to letter grades works. How do A, B, C, and D grades correspond to the 4.0 scale? Any help would be really appreciated!
I don't know if I'll have time for a summer program this year, but I still want to keep myself busy and productive. Any suggestions for interesting or creative summer projects high school students can …
Hey everyone! I'm currently working on my UMD application, and I was wondering if any of you could give me some insight into the short answer questions. What should I focus on, and what are they looki …
How can I figure out if I'm eligible for an SAT fee waiver? Does anyone know what the requirements are to get one?
Hey peeps! I'm just curious, which engineering majors are considered the most challenging? I'm really into math and science, and I want to challenge myself when I go to college. Any thoughts would be …
I got accepted to both UPenn and Penn State, but I can't decide between them. Can anyone share their insights and experiences on which is better in terms of academics, social life, and post-grad oppor …
Hi all! I was just offered a Stanford alumni interview and I'm not sure what to expect. Does anyone know if they typically take place at a specific location, like coffee shops or libraries, or will it …
Hey everyone! I'm taking AP Calculus AB next year and I'm wondering how much time I should dedicate to studying for the class and exam? What strategies have you found helpful in managing your time and …
Hey guys! My school uses an A-equivalent GPA scale. Can someone help me comprehend what that means and how it might differ from a regular 4.0 scale? Thanks for any help!
I'm working on some scholarship applications and feel lost when it comes to answering their essay questions. Does anyone have any advice or a strategy for answering scholarship essay questions effecti …
Hey fellow juniors! With AP exams coming up, I was wondering how everyone is preparing for them. What study resources have you found helpful or any specific techniques you're using? Looking forward to …
I've been considering attending a college with a massive campus. Can anyone give me some insights into the pros and cons of such an environment, and how it might affect my overall college experience? …
Hey guys, I'm really into art and I heard there are student art contests I can enter. What are some popular ones and how can I best prepare for them?
Hey! I'm a hopeful applicant to Columbia Class of 2028. Does anyone know when decisions might come out? Is there a specific date or an estimate that I should be aware of? Thanks!
Anybody know when the AP Computer Science A exam date is for 2024? I'm trying to make a study schedule and I want to be sure I have enough time to prepare for it. Thanks in advance!
I'm taking the AP French Exam this year and I'm kinda nervous about it. Could someone provide me with a rundown of the exam structure and the types of questions I should expect?
I've come across the term 'post-grad year' a few times and I'm not quite sure what it means. Can anyone explain it to me and why someone would choose to do one?
Super stressed right now - can you make it into an Ivy League college if you've gotten a 'C' in high school? Would it matter if I showed improvement in that subject or had a really solid overall profi …
My high school uses a 10-point GPA scale, but I've noticed that most colleges use the 4-point scale. Is there a proper way to convert my GPA from a 10-point scale to the 4-point scale? I'd like to kno …