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Is it possible to find free summer camps for high school students? I'm hoping to attend one but finances are a bit tight. Any suggestions?
What's up, guys? I've been considering the premed track lately, but I'm not exactly sure what courses I'd need to take throughout college. Can anyone break down the general premed curriculum and expla …
Hi there! I want to make sure my UC application is unique and showcases my personality. Are there any unique essay topics that you think could catch an admissions officer's attention? Looking for some …
For those who have already applied or are currently applying to the UC system, how did you approach the creativity essay? What topics did you explore? I'm struggling to come up with unique ideas, and …
Hi everyone, I'm planning to apply for some scholarships and they require personal essays. How should I approach writing these? Can someone share sample personal statements or examples that helped the …
Hey all! I've been looking into applying to the Princeton fly-in program. For those who have participated in it, can you share your experience? What kind of activities/events did you partake in, and d …
Hi everyone, I'm considering applying to SMU and was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of the cost of room and board there. Also, if you have any tips on how to budget or potentially save some …
Hey there! I'm planning to take the PSAT 8/9 soon and I'm a bit stressed about it. Could someone help me understand what kind of score range I can expect and how important it is for my high school car …
Hey y'all, I'm working on my UT application and I was wondering if anyone could share some advice for the essays. I'd really appreciate it if someone could share some examples of essays that worked or …
So, my school strongly encourages us to use Naviance for college applications. I'm not super familiar with it, and I was wondering if anyone here could give some advice on effectively using Naviance? …
Hey y'all, I'm taking ASL in high school right now, but I'm worried that some colleges might not accept it as a foreign language. Does anyone have any information on which colleges do not accept ASL? …
I'm an international student considering applying to NYU, but I'm not sure about the TOEFL requirement score. Can anyone provide some information or advice on what score I should aim for to meet their …
I've got an assignment to write a prose essay, but I'm not exactly sure what that means. Can any of you help me understand the definition of a prose essay and maybe some tips on how to write one?
I've always been interested in robots, and I'm thinking about starting a robotics club at my high school. Has anyone here had experience with creating a club like this, or have you been part of one? C …
I'm currently exploring options for summer programs across the United States. Can you share some of the most prestigious or popular summer programs for high school students, and what makes them stand …
Hey guys, just took the ACT in July and I'm really curious about the results. Anyone know the exact date when the scores will come out?
Hey! I took the SAT on June 3rd, how long does it usually take for the scores to be released? I'm super stressed wondering about it and don't want to keep checking constantly.
Hi all, I'll be taking the SAT exam pretty soon and I was wondering at what time do they usually start? I want to make sure I'm well-prepared, aware of the start time, and know how early I should arri …
I took the ACT a while ago but didn't use that score for my college apps. I'm now applying for a scholarship that requires my old ACT score. Is there a way to access and use the score for this purpose …
I'm a high school junior with my heart set on Harvard. What should I do in terms of academics, extracurriculars, and other aspects of my application to improve my chances of getting accepted?