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Hey y'all! I'm aiming for UC Berkeley and I was wondering if there's a place where I can find successful essays from students who got accepted? I'd love to read some examples of essays that worked to …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been involved in a bunch of activities outside of school. I'm wondering if colleges look at these just as much as they consider school clubs and sports? Thanks in advan …
Hey fellow applicants! I'm looking to apply for the Pitt Honors program. Can anyone walk me through the process, application requirements, and what they're looking for in potential candidates? Any ins …
Hey r/applyingtocollege! I'm taking AP English and I've been struggling with the argument essay portion of the exam. Any tips or strategies for improving my argumentative writing skills? Thanks in adv …
Can anyone explain what the Academic Common Market is and if it could help me save money on out-of-state tuition? I'd love to gather some insights.
Hey, I'm a junior and starting to work on my college essays. Does anyone have examples of successful UMich supplemental essays that they're willing to share? I want to get a sense of what made them st …
I've been considering writing about my personal values for one of my college essays. What do you guys think? Have any of you written about this topic or seen essays where it worked out well? Any tips …
Hey everyone, I'm applying to some top-5 schools and I want to make sure my application essays are on point. Can anyone who's been through the process share some advice or tips on how to write a stell …
Hey everyone! I'm starting to work on my U of M application, and I was wondering if anybody could share their insights or tips about tackling the essay prompts? What do admissions usually look for in …
Hi everyone, I want to get a feel for the style and content of successful Stanford essays before working on my own. Does anyone know where I can find some good examples of accepted essays? Any resourc …
As a rising junior, I want to explore more extracurriculars this year! What are some different types of clubs that are popular in high schools? I'd like to know what options I might have to join or ev …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to think about college and I was wondering if any of y'all know which degrees are generally considered the 'easiest' to get? I'm mainly looking for something that will allow …
I'm starting to build my college list and am feeling a bit overwhelmed. I know I want a smaller-sized college, but I'm not exactly sure how to search for them. Any recommendations on how to find unive …
Hey guys, I was recently invited to join a National Youth Leadership Program. I'm wondering if it's actually worth participating in? Will it help me stand out in the college admissions process? Any of …
Hi y'all! I'm thinking about starting my journey towards becoming a doctor and was wondering what requirements I'll need to fulfill during my undergrad years to be eligible for med school. Anyone got …
I've always struggled with the difference between similes and metaphors. Can anyone explain them to me in simple terms, so I can finally put this confusion to rest? Thanks a bunch!
Hi guys! I'm working on my UC Personal Insight Questions and I'm feeling a bit lost. I could really use some PIQ essay examples to help me get started. Are there any websites or resources where I can …
Hey! I'm a junior starting to research colleges, and Scripps College in California caught my attention. I just want to know what the supplemental essays for Scripps look like? What topics do they gene …
Sup y'all! I'm starting to work on my college application essays and I want them to really stand out. What are some tips or tricks that you've learned that can help make an essay memorable and unique?
Hiya! I'm seriously considering going for an associate's degree before transferring to a four-year college. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on which associate's degree programs I should look …