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Hey everyone. I've been working on calculus and sometimes find myself getting stuck on some really hard questions. Can I get some advice on how to approach difficult calculus problems? Are there any o …

Hey guys! I've been reading up on the new SAT scoring and I'm curious about how it can benefit students. Does anyone have any insights or analysis on what potential advantages this new system has comp …

Hey there! I'm a high school junior and I'm really interested in applying for the Gates Millennium Scholarship. If anyone here has had any success with the application or knows someone who has, I'd ap …

Okay, so I'm really struggling with the statistics-related questions on the SAT. Any tips or resources to help ace those questions? It's my weakest point right now...

Hi guys! I keep hearing rumors that APUSH is the hardest AP class out there. Is this true, or are people just exaggerating? What's your opinion, and if you don't think APUSH is the hardest, which AP c …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide between taking the PSAT 10 and the PSAT/NMSQT. What are the main differences between the two tests and which one would be more beneficial for me as a high school stu …

Hey guys, I'm not sure if it's better to guess on the SAT when I don't know the answer, or just leave the question blank. I've heard that guessing might lead to negative consequences, but I'm not sure …

I'm working on a narrative essay about overcoming a challenge in my life, but I'm struggling with how to focus it and what details to include. Can anyone on here give me some advice on how to approach …

Hi, I'm planning to apply to Lehigh University in the future and I heard there's a supplemental essay as part of the application. What kind of questions do they usually ask? Any advice on what to focu …

Just out of curiosity, can anyone tell me what some of the most difficult exams in the world are? I know there are some really challenging tests out there but I'm curious to see what others think!

Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I'm interested in the Nevada Millennium Scholarship for college. Does anyone know the requirements and eligibility criteria for this scholarship? Any tips on …

I haven't been able to get involved in many extracurricular activities during high school, and I'm worried it might hurt my college applications. What can I do to make up for this gap and still presen …

Hey everyone! I've been thinking about joining a volunteer abroad program during one of my summer breaks. Has anyone here done that before? What was your experience like and did it help your college a …

Hey everyone! I'm planning to take the AP Statistics exam next year, and I was wondering how long the test is. Like, how many hours should I prepare myself to sit for during the exam? Thanks!

Hey, so I just received this letter from the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) inviting me to one of their programs. I'm a bit confused and skeptical about the whole thing. Is it legit, an …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to come up with a research problem for my independent study, and I'm struggling to find a good, unique topic. Can you guys help me out by suggesting some research problems tha …

I'm considering taking a gap year before college, but I have no idea what to do during that time. What are some good gap year ideas or programs? Any recommendations or personal experiences would be su …

So, I've been hearing about this 'recalculated GPA' concept recently. Does anyone know what it means and how it affects the college admissions process? I'm a little confused and would appreciate some …

Hey everyone, I've been scrolling the web and stumbled upon discussions of a correlation between SAT scores and a person's IQ. Is this true? Just curious, and would appreciate any input.

Hey, everyone! I'm in the process of writing my Princeton supplemental essays and could use some guidance. Can anyone who's been through the process share any tips or examples that might help me creat …