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Hey folks! As much as I'm excited to apply to Dartmouth, I'm stumped on the supplemental essays. How do you guys start brainstorming for prompts like these? Any tips on picking topics that would reson …
Hello everyone, I'm a massive bookworm and researching facilities is a big part of my college decision process. How well-stocked are the libraries at HBCUs, and do they have any unique resources or co …
Hey everyone, kinda stressed here. I'm a junior and just trying to get a handle on dates. What's the latest I can take the ACT/SAT if I'm aiming for regular admission? I need to make sure I have enoug …
I've seen some of my friends wearing college merch, and it got me curious. Do colleges ever send out free shirts or other kinds of merchandise to high school students who show interest in them? If so, …
Hey guys, applying to Fashion Institute of Technology and kinda nervous about the essay. What should I focus on in the FIT admissions essay to stand out? I've got some experience with fashion from a s …
Hey guys, I've been starting to look at colleges more closely and keep seeing this term 'freshman retention rate'. How much should I be considering this when thinking about the vibe and quality of lif …
Hey all, I'm starting to feel the pressure of junior year and have been thinking a lot about my Common App essay. I've heard getting an essay advisor can make a big difference, but how do you go about …
I've been a part of my school's competitive cheer team for years and I'm starting to look into colleges. Does anyone know how cheerleading is viewed by admissions or for scholarships? Do many schools …
Starting to freak out a little about college essays - any Yale admits willing to share advice on how to tackle the supplemental essays? What makes them stand out?
Hey all, I’m a junior thinking seriously about applying to HBCUs. I've heard a lot about the community and unique experiences they offer. Can anyone who's gone through the process share what to keep i …
So, Dartmouth's 'introduce yourself' essay is making me second-guess everything I know about myself. Any juniors here who are applying and can share some approaches on how to showcase personality in t …
So I’m a bit worried I might not have enough leadership experience. What are some examples of leadership positions that colleges like to see? How do you guys go about securing such roles, especially i …
I need some advice! I was slacking off a bit during freshman year, and now my cumulative GPA isn’t as high as I’d like it. Does anyone know how much weight colleges put on the cumulative GPA versus im …
Hey everyone! I'm just starting to look at the UC applications and I'm kinda confused about the personal insight questions. Can someone who's applied to the UCs before break down the essay prompts for …
Hey guys, I'm considering taking some dual credit classes next year to get ahead. Does anyone know how they affect your college GPA, or if they're included at all once you're at university?
I might be a bit early with this, but I'm trying to plan ahead. Has anyone jumped into an HBCU masters program in either education or human resources after undergrad? I'm curious about the quality, ne …
I'm brainstorming for the CMU essays and feeling a bit stuck on topics. What kind of topics have past applicants written about that really stood out? I want to make sure my essay is memorable but stil …
Hey everyone, I'm working through my college list and just got to Syracuse University. For those who've applied before, do you have to write supplemental essays for Syracuse? If so, how do you tackle …
I want to start a new club at my high school that's both engaging and unique. Any suggestions for fun club ideas that would stand out on college apps?
I've always been passionate about music and performance, and the energy of HBCU marching bands is legendary. Does anyone have personal experience with them? How tough is it to get in, and what's the c …