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Hi everyone! I'm starting to prep for the SAT, and I'm curious about how hard the English section is. What kind of challenges should I expect, and are there any tips to help me excel in this part of t …
Hey y'all! So I've got to write a term paper for my history class, but I'm having trouble coming up with a good topic. Do you guys have any suggestions for interesting topics that would be fun to expl …
Hey everyone! I'm super interested in becoming a teacher, but I'm not sure where to begin when it comes to finding the right teaching degree program. Any advice on what to consider in terms of majors, …
I'm lucky enough to be considering both Caltech and MIT for college, but I'm having a hard time deciding between the two. Can anyone who's familiar with both schools weigh in on which might be the bet …
Hey, I recently got my SAT scores back and I got a 1560. I'm pumped about it, but I'm curious about where I stand among applicants to top schools. What percentile does a 1560 score fall into, and does …
I'm currently a high school junior and beginning my college search process. I'm particularly interested in schools located in the Midwest. Can anyone recommend some top colleges in this region that I …
Hey guys, I recently got my PSAT score back and scored a 1410. Is there a way to roughly estimate what this could translate to on the actual SAT? Also, do you have any tips for improving my score from …
Hey guys! I'm writing an argumentative essay for my English class. How many paragraphs do you think it should have? What's a good structure to follow? Thanks!
Hello! I do a lot of community service and I've noticed that there are scholarships available based on these activities. However, I'm not really sure how to make myself stand out among other applicant …
Hey all, I'm starting to work on my college apps, and I'm kinda lost on how to make my personal statement really stand out. What have been some successful examples of written statements that you guys …
Hey guys! I've been doing some volunteer work in high school and I wanted to know how many hours of volunteering is generally recommended, like what would be considered a good amount for college appli …
Hey everyone, I'm applying to William and Mary and I was wondering if any of you could share the essay prompts for this year? I want to start brainstorming ideas and getting a head start on the writin …
Hey guys! I've decided that I want to be a pharmacist, but I'm unsure which major to choose during undergrad. I'm considering Chemistry, Biology, or something else. Any advice from those who have take …
Hey everyone! I just took the December SAT and I'm really eager to get my scores. Anyone know when they're going to be released?
Hiya! I'm studying for the ACT and having a bit of a tough time deciphering the types of passages that'll show up on the Reading section. What kinds of passages should I expect, and how can I best pre …
Hello, fellow applicants! As I'm working on my Common App essay, I just wanted to know if there's a specific word count I should stick to for these college essays? Do different colleges have different …
I have to write an essay explaining why I'm a good candidate for a scholarship, but I'm struggling to come up with some points. Any advice or ideas on what to include?
Hey guys, I'm feeling pretty stressed about a recent AP exam I took. I think I might get a 1, will this affect my college admissions chances? I've been working really hard in my other classes, so this …
Hey everyone, I'm thinking about taking the IELTS exam soon. Does anyone have any tips or strategies that helped them during the test? I'd really appreciate any advice on how to prepare and what to fo …
Hi everyone! I received an invitation to join the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). How much does membership cost and is it worth paying to join? Does it actually help with college app …