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I'm a little stressed about my SAT scores. I've taken it twice already, and I'm not sure if I should take it again to try for a better score. Does taking the test multiple times look bad to colleges? …
Hey everyone, I'm torn between applying for Vanderbilt and Duke as my top choices. Can you guys give me some pros and cons of each to help me decide? Your opinions would be super helpful!
I'm considering applying to Johns Hopkins University through their ED2 program. Can someone who has gone through the process provide some insights, advice or suggestions? I'd really appreciate any hel …
Hey, I'm working on an essay for Rice University and I'm not really sure what to focus on. For anyone who is a current student or has applied there, what would you say are Rice's standout attributes t …
Hey everyone! So I'm working on the famous Stanford roommate essay, and I'm honestly struggling. Does anyone have any examples or tips for writing a standout roommate essay? I really want to make mine …
So I've been considering joining my school's Key Club, but I wanted to know if it's actually good for college applications? Will colleges see participation in Key Club as a positive thing or is it jus …
Hey guys, I'm feeling overwhelmed by the whole college application process and deadlines. Does anyone have a simple infographic or visual guide that can help me understand the process a little better? …
Yo, guys! I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to find a great summer program to participate in before applying to college. Any recommendations? It could be academic, creative, or anything in betw …
I've been looking into University of California, Irvine (UCI) and University College London (UCL), but I'm having a hard time figuring out their tuition fees. Does anyone know if there's a significant …
I'm not too familiar with the 4.0 scale, and I currently have a 3.4 GPA. What does that mean in terms of my academic performance? Are colleges likely to view this as a strong GPA?
I really want to get involved in research during high school. What resources are available for high school students who want to conduct research? Is it possible to get involved in research outside of …
I'm a bit torn on which math class to take this year. I'm considering either Calculus or Statistics, but I've heard mixed opinions on which is harder. Can anyone here share their experiences and insig …
Hi all! I'm a little confused about cumulative GPA. When colleges look at it, do they consider the weighted or unweighted version? How do they differentiate between the two, and which one should I foc …
A little stressed here, I might end up with a B in one of my classes this semester. How much will this affect my 4.0 GPA? Can somebody help me calculate the impact?
Hey guys, I came across the term 'Big Future Ambassador' and I'm not exactly sure what that means. Is it related to college admissions or high school activities? Can somebody explain what a Big Future …
I've been having a bit of trouble with the hardest SAT writing questions. Can anybody recommend some methods or resources to help me improve my skills with these kinds of questions? I'm really aiming …
Hi everyone! I've already listed 10 schools on my FAFSA, but I want to send it to some more colleges. How can I add more schools after hitting the limit? Thanks in advance!
I have to choose a topic for my research paper for my English class, but I'm drawing a blank. Could anyone suggest some interesting and unique research paper topics that might impress my teacher and m …
Hey, does anyone know of any websites or resources where I can find past papers for IB English? I feel like practicing with those might be really helpful in getting a feel for the types of questions t …
Hi, I recently found out that my application has been withdrawn from one of the colleges I applied to. Could someone provide some possible reasons why this happened and what I could do to fix the situ …