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Hi! I've been studying for the ACT, and I feel like my English skills just aren't where they need to be. Any suggestions on how to improve my sentence structure, grammar, and overall performance in th …
Hi guys! I'm a junior who's studying for the ACT, and I'd love some advice on how to approach the English passages. What are some useful ways to navigate these passages and improve my score?
Hey there, I've stumbled upon the term '529 plan' and I have this vague idea that it's some sort of college savings plan. Can someone explain what it is and how it can help me pay for college?
Hey everyone! I'm currently thinking about my college applications and realized I'm not too sure about the mathematics requirements for admissions. Can someone please guide me on what level of math I …
Hi everyone! I'm trying to expand my SAT vocabulary knowledge and was wondering if you could recommend any resources like books, websites, or apps. Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone! I've heard about college prep courses and classes, but I'm unsure about their purpose. Are they worth taking, and how do they help in the college application process? Any info is appreci …
Hey everyone! I'm currently planning out my high school schedule for next year, and I would appreciate some advice on history classes. What would you guys recommend as an interesting, insightful, and …
Hi everyone! I've been looking into volunteer abroad programs for students, but I'm not quite sure which ones are trustworthy and worth signing up for. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!
Hey everyone! I'm thinking about transferring to a different college after my freshman year. Can anybody give me an idea about what universities generally look for in a transfer student? Are the admis …
Hey everyone, I'm applying for the National Honor Society at my school and I'm struggling to write the character essay. Could anyone share some examples or tips on how to showcase my character in the …
Hey everyone! I'm working on a personal statement for college, and I want to make sure I convey my values effectively. How can I incorporate my core values into my essay without sounding too preachy o …
Hey there! I've heard about this thing called a '529 plan' that can help with paying for college. Can someone explain to me exactly what it is, how it works, and the benefits it could offer when it co …
Hi there! I'm curious about what ACT scores actually measure. Are they any indicative of IQ or income levels? Can someone shed some light on this? Thanks a bunch!
Hi everyone, I was wondering, what's the general view of Ivy League schools on the ACT? Do they have any preferences between the SAT and ACT? I'm still deciding which test to take and would love any i …
Hey everyone! I just got my TOEFL score and I'm not sure how to interpret it. How do I know if it's good enough for my target schools or if it will hurt my chances of getting in? Any feedback would be …
Hi everyone! I'm interested in online summer programs to gain new skills and experiences. What are some good online summer programs that you would suggest for high school students? Please share your e …
Hello fellow applicants! I'm getting ready to apply to colleges and I know we have to send our mid-year transcripts. My question is, when is the best time to send them? Should I send them as soon as t …
Hi all! Just a quick question: what does SAT actually stand for? I know it's a standardized test that many of us take for college admissions, but what do the letters themselves mean? Thanks in advance …
Hey everyone! I recently joined the National Honors Society at my school, and I wanted to know if being a member would significantly help my college application. What do admissions officers think abou …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've heard people talking about how different senior year is compared to junior year, especially with college apps and all. Can you break it down for me? What should I e …