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So I'm trying to craft my college apps and I want them to stand out. I'm specifically looking at HBCUs and I'm wondering if anyone has unique campaign ideas or initiatives that they included in their …
Quick question! Will colleges scrutinize my final exam grades when they're making their admissions decisions? I know GPA is super important, but just how much do final exams matter?
Could someone break down what being a 'D1 school' actually means? How does it affect the college experience, especially for someone not playing sports?
I'm interested in going pre-med, but I'm not sure what type of doctor I want to be. Can someone outline the various types of doctors and their specializations? Maybe a little insight into the paths to …
Hey, quick question - how important are community service hours for high school students when applying to college? Do all colleges expect you to have them, or can I focus on my other extracurriculars …
I'm earnestly prepping my application for Wake Forest, and I heard they have some unique supplemental essays. Can anyone who's applied before shed some light on what kinds of prompts they generally as …
Hey everyone! I'm studying in Mexico and our grading scale is different. For those who have applied from international schools, how did you translate your grades for US college applications?
Feeling overwhelmed by the essay part of the app process. Does anyone know where I can find some really good college essay examples to help me figure out how to craft my own?
I'm a little confused about how the AP exams are scored. Like, what percent correct do I need for a 5? Does anyone have a breakdown of the grading scale or some percentage benchmarks that could guide …
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 …