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Hey everyone! I just got my ACT score back and got a 29. I'm not sure if that's a good score or not. Can anyone let me know if this is considered a good score for college applications? Thanks in advan …

Hey everyone! I'm working on my Brown PLME essays, and I'm wondering if any of you have tips on making them stand out. What should I include to demonstrate my genuine interest in the program and my de …

I have a 3.5 GPA in high school and I'm starting to think about college applications. How is a 3.5 GPA generally viewed by admissions officers? Is it competitive enough for most schools?

I'm a high school student looking for an online job that doesn't require any experience. I want to start earning some money, but I'm not sure where to look. Any suggestions for online jobs for high sc …

Hey guys! When I'm preparing to talk to colleges at college fairs or admissions events, what are some unique and thoughtful questions that I could ask to stand out and genuinely learn more about a col …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I want to become a dentist after college. What steps should I take right now and throughout college to make sure I'm on the right track? Are there any specific courses or ex …

Hey everyone! I'm a current junior looking into future career paths and heard about 7-year medical programs (BS/MD and BA/MD). Can anyone please recommend some schools that offer strong combined medic …

Hi all! I live in New Jersey and I'm looking for some summer academic programs or schools to boost my college application. Does anyone have recommendations for interesting summer programs or classes i …

I'm working on my UC application and I've chosen the prompt that asks about a significant challenge I've faced. Can anyone share some tips or advice on how to approach this essay topic? What are some …

Sup y'all! I've been working with a classmate on a school project, and they've mentioned how impressed they've been with my work. How should I go about asking them for a letter of recommendation for m …

I've noticed that some of my smart friends are scoring low on the SAT or ACT, even though they do very well in school. Why do you think this happens and what could they do differently to improve their …

Hey everyone! I'm currently applying to join my school's National Honor Society chapter, and I need to write an essay as part of my application. Can anyone give me some advice on what to include and h …

Hey everyone! I'm currently studying for the SAT and I could use some tips on how to master the trigonometry section. Any advice or resources you recommend would be greatly appreciated!

I'm working on my Notre Dame application and I'm kind of stuck on the supplemental essays. Can anyone offer some guidance or advice on how to write a strong response? Any successful examples would be …

I need to write quite a few supplemental essays for my college applications. Can anyone provide some sample supplemental essays or advice on how to tackle these essays and make them unique to each sch …

Hey guys! I stumbled upon the Coca Cola scholarship and it looks like an amazing opportunity. I want to give it my best shot, so I'm wondering if anyone who has applied before or knows someone who has …

Hi everyone! Can you recommend some sample college essays from students who got into top schools using the Common App? I want to see what worked for others, so I can get a better idea of how to approa …

As an English enthusiast, I absolutely love analyzing prose. But when it comes to writing essays, I sometimes struggle. Any tips or suggestions on how I can improve my prose analysis essays? What aspe …

I've been hearing a lot about need-aware and need-blind schools. Could someone please explain the difference between them? And how might this affect my chances of getting into certain colleges?

Has anyone here attended the National Student Leader Conference (NSLC)? I'm considering going, but I want to know more about it first. Can anyone share their experiences and whether it was valuable fo …