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I'm prepping for the ACT and I'm not sure which calculator to use. What types of calculators are allowed during the test?
I have a college interview coming up and one of the questions I've seen was 'tell me about yourself.' How have you guys approached this question in your interviews? Any sample answers or tips to make …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior who will be applying to UC Berkeley next year. I've heard a lot about people being waitlisted, and I'm curious to hear more about the process. Does anyone know ge …
Hey everyone, I'm applying to Northwestern and want to write some great essays that will really make me stand out. Could you recommend any successful Northwestern essays I can read as examples, or sha …
Hey everyone! I'm working on my UMich application and I'd like some advice on what to focus on for the prompts. Any suggestions on what aspects to emphasize or what the admissions officers might be lo …
Hey guys, I'm curious if it's a good idea to start applying for scholarships even before I get accepted to colleges. Is there any downside to doing this, or would that actually increase my chances of …
Hey guys, I'm currently taking an AP class and I might end up with a B this semester. I know that AP classes are weighted differently, so I was wondering how much a B in an AP class would affect my GP …
Hey, everyone! Kinda stressed about the whole UC supplemental essays situation. Did any of you guys find good examples of essays that got students into UC schools? I’d like to read some and get a sens …
Hi guys! I'm currently working on my UChicago supplemental essay and I'm a bit stuck. Any suggestions or pointers on how to make it stand out? What do admissions officers look for when evaluating thes …
Hey all, I love writing poetry and was curious if there are any poetry-based scholarships available for high school students? If so, any tips or resources for applying? Thanks!
Hey, I'm taking the SAT in August and I was wondering when the scores are gonna be released. Is there a specific date or is it a set number of days after the test date? Thanks!
I've been trying to find information on UC Davis tuition, but I'm a little confused by their website. Could someone help break down the costs and any financial aid options available to me as an incomi …
I'm preparing my college applications and need to add my talents, awards, and honors. I'm not sure what to include, so does anyone have examples of what would be considered impressive or worthwhile to …
I'm trying to find some summer camp programs for high school students like me, but many seem to be geared towards younger kids. Any recommendations for appropriate summer camps for my age group?
Howdy! I'm filling out my UT Austin application and I need some help with the short answer questions. Any suggestions on how to make my responses stand out or topics I should avoid? Thanks a ton!
Hi folks! I'm applying to UMich Ross and I need to submit a portfolio. I'm curious to know what kinds of things would be appropriate to include. If anyone has any examples or suggestions, please share …
I'm applying to Purdue's Honors College and am in the process of writing my essays. Could someone who's been through the process give me some advice or insights on what the admissions officers are loo …
Hi everyone! I'm looking for summer camps for high school students in my area. How do I find camps near me and what are some factors to consider when choosing a camp?
Just out of curiosity, I've been wondering which universities tend to have a high percentage of students coming from wealthy backgrounds. Not that it would be a deciding factor for me, but it might be …
Hello everyone! I'm planning on applying to UC schools and I'm wondering what would be considered a good GPA for these schools. Would a 4.0 weighted be competitive, or should I be aiming higher? Thank …