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Can a 14 on the ACT get me into decent colleges?

Hi guys! I'm a little worried about my ACT score. I got a 14 and honestly, I'm not sure if that's a good score or not. What do you think? Can a 14 on the ACT get me into any reputable colleges or woul …

9 months ago

Virtual medical internships for high schoolers?

Any ideas on where I can find online medical internships for high school students? I'm really interested in a career in medicine and want to gain some experience, but I don't know where to search for …

9 months ago

Recommendations for SSAT practice tests?

I'm preparing for the SSAT and was wondering what are some reliable practice tests I could use to practice? Where can I find tests that mimic the real exam closely and provide good explanations? Share …

9 months ago

MIT Research Portfolio Tips and Advice?

Hello all! I plan on submitting a research portfolio to MIT as part of my application. Can anyone who's gone through the process give me some tips on how to showcase my research in the best light poss …

9 months ago

School year internships for high schoolers?

Hello! I'm a junior looking for internships during the school year. Are there any opportunities for high school students to gain real-world experience in specific fields while still attending school? …

9 months ago

High school research project ideas?

Hey everyone! I need to come up with a topic for my high school research project, and I'm feeling stuck. Can you guys suggest some interesting research topics that I could explore? I'm open to any sub …

9 months ago

Big vs. small college: which one should I choose?

I'm struggling to decide between a big college or a small one. What are the pros and cons of each? How did you guys choose between big and small colleges?

9 months ago

How to Improve on the SAT Writing Section?

Guys, I'm struggling a bit with the SAT Writing section, particularly with sentence improvement. Any strategies or tips you could share to help me tackle this aspect better? Thanks in advance!

9 months ago

Your Go-To Teaching Tools and Aids?

As a high school student, I always appreciate when teachers use innovative tools and aids in the classroom. I'm curious to know your favorite teaching tools and aids that have helped you learn better. …

9 months ago

How does a 3.0 GPA look to colleges?

Hey everyone, I currently have a 3.0 GPA. Can anyone share their experience or offer some advice on how this may impact my college applications? Are there any colleges known for accepting students wit …

9 months ago

How can I analyze new PSAT problems effectively?

I'm preparing for the PSAT, and I want to improve my problem-solving skills. Can anyone suggest some strategies for analyzing and solving the new types of problems? Any advice would be greatly appreci …

9 months ago

Regular class vs. honors or AP classes?

Hey y'all! I'm trying to plan out my junior year schedule. How do regular classes compare to honors or AP classes, and how much do they affect college admissions? Is it worth taking more challenging c …

9 months ago

What are average NYU SAT scores?

Hey everyone! I've been researching different colleges, and NYU seems like a great fit for me. Can anyone tell me what the average SAT scores are for admitted students? Just trying to figure out if my …

9 months ago

What's something unique that inspires you?

I'm working on my Yale application, and I just realized they want to know what inspires me. Could you guys share what inspired you or how you approached this question? I need some inspiration myself, …

9 months ago

Estimating SAT Score from a 1230 PSAT

Hello! I just received my PSAT score of 1230 and I'm curious how this might translate to my SAT score. Will it be similar or is it possible to see a significant increase? Also, any advice on improving …

9 months ago

Any advice on writing a DBQ?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'll be taking APUSH this year. I'm struggling with writing DBQs (Document Based Questions) for our class assignments. Any tips, strategies, or links to resources on how …

9 months ago

IU Kelley Petition Process

What's up guys? I'm looking into the IU Kelley School of Business and I heard something about a petition process for admissions. Can anyone explain what that's all about and how it works? Thanks for t …

9 months ago

When do February ACT scores come out?

Hey! I just took the February ACT and I'm curious about when I should be able to see my scores. How long does it usually take for them to be released?

9 months ago

Best way to study ACT vocabulary?

Hey everyone! I'm preparing for the ACT and I've heard that the exam tests your vocabulary as well. What are the best resources and methods you've used for studying vocabulary? Are there any specific …

9 months ago

Transferring high schools—need advice

I might have to transfer high schools next year. What's the process like and what should I be considering? How does transferring affect my college applications?

9 months ago
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