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Hey guys, I'm super interested in computer science and thinking ahead to the summer. Does anyone know how a high school junior like me can land an internship in tech? Is it cool if I have no prior exp …
I'm good with analysis but formatting essays? Not my strong suit. Anyone got the deets on the AP Lit essay format or tips to ensure I'm hitting all the structural points that the graders are looking f …
I stumbled upon the College Essay Guy's materials, especially his tips for Stanford essays. Are his strategies solid, and did anyone here actually use his advice to get into Stanford (or another top u …
Just read about 'grade deflation' and got a little worried. How does grade deflation affect life after college? Would love to hear from current students at colleges known for grade deflation.
Anyone got some solid advice for the SAT Reading section? It’s coming up fast and I want to make sure I master it. What are the best strategies you guys have used for tackling those passages?
Starting to stress out a little about recommendation letters for the Common App. How did you all decide which teachers to ask? I'm torn between teachers where I got great grades versus those who reall …
Hey, all! I've been told I'm pretty good at writing and I would love to help others with their college essays. What steps should I take to become a college essay reviewer? Do I need any credentials or …
Feeling a bit stuck on the Common App activity list. I've got quite a few things I do outside school, but I'm not sure how to make them stand out. Any advice on how to select and describe my extracurr …
Has anyone applied for or received the Buch Family Academic Scholarship? I'm eyeing it for next year but would love to hear about others' experiences or tips on the application process.
Quick question for you all. A counselor mentioned SAT Score Choice but didn't explain much. Why is it important for my college applications? Should I be strategic about which scores I send to colleges …
Hey everyone, so I'm looking at CU Boulder's application and started freaking out a bit about the supplemental essays. How do you guys approach writing them? Does anyone have tips on how to make sure …
Okay, so I’ve been maintaining a pretty decent GPA so far, but I’m freaking out a little bit because this semester has been rough. Can my GPA still drop significantly junior year? How much can a coupl …
Hey, guys! So, my school reports class rank in deciles, and I'm not sure how this impacts my application. Does being in a specific decile/quintile/quartile significantly matter to colleges during the …
Hi folks, currently debating if I should pursue a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Does anyone know the expected salary differences between these degrees in the job market after graduation …
Hey, could use some help here. What's the deal with SAT scores and merit scholarships? Do certain scores guarantee scholarships, or is it more complicated than that?
I'm trying to narrow down my college search and I really want to go somewhere with a strong D1 football scene. Does anyone have a solid list of D1 football schools or tips on what to look for in a pro …
Ok so, I've heard some colleges are 'need-blind' when it comes to admissions. Can someone explain what that means and list some colleges that follow this principle? Just trying to figure out how my fi …
Hey everyone, how do you tackle the grid-in math questions on the SAT? They're kinda freaking me out since there are no answer choices to guide you. Any strategies that could help boost my confidence …
As the application deadlines come and go, I've been trying to organize all the dates in my head. Does anyone know where I can find a consolidated list of decision dates for 2023 college admissions?
Okay, so, I'm holding onto a 3.0 GPA in college right now. Just wondering if grad schools or jobs see this as competitive? Should I be addressing this in my applications or resume, and if so, how?