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This might be a silly question but is there a difference in how colleges view the Coalition App versus the Common App? Like, do they prefer one over the other, or is it pretty much the same thing to t …
Okay, so I'm writing my essays for colleges and struggling with titles. Can someone give examples of impactful essay titles or tips on what makes a title stand out to admissions officers?
So for my English class, I need to do a persuasive speech and I want it to be compelling and original. Does anyone have ideas for powerful topics that also might impress my teacher and potentially col …
Hey guys, I just want to make sure I've got this right. When colleges ask for my 'cumulative grade point average', they're asking for the overall average of all my grades from freshman to junior year, …
Hey! I'm planning to apply for the Columbia Pre-College program next summer and was wondering if anyone knows how competitive it is. How hard is it to get into Columbia's Pre-College program? Any stat …
Hey friends, my GPA isn't stellar, but I've been putting in work in other areas. Do you know colleges that consider low GPA applicants more holistically? Any success stories out there?
Looking to challenge myself and also spice up my college apps with some accomplishments in creative writing. Any recommendations for competitions that high school students can enter?
Hey friends! Just started SAT prep and the Verbal section is kinda vague to me. Could someone who’s been through it share what exactly I need to prep for?
Guys, I just can't seem to wrap my head around the most difficult math problems on the SAT. How do you prepare for these? I'm worried they're going to drag my score down.
So, I’m trying to figure out how the Common Core standards in my school are preparing me for college. Do colleges see students from Common Core states differently, and does it actually affect my colle …
Hey guys, quick Q: I'm drafting my essay for the National Honor Society application and I want to really nail the character part. Any tips on what they’re looking for or examples of how you’ve showcas …
Kind of stressed here — I've got the option to report my class rank as either weighted or unweighted, and I'm lost. Which is more beneficial when it comes to college admissions? Do colleges have a pre …
Yo peeps! I'm big into sports and considering making it a career, but I'm not pro athlete material. Can someone explain what studying sports management at college is like? What can I expect from the c …
Hey guys, I'm a bit torn. I've been doing pretty well in my math classes, and my teacher suggested I could skip precalculus and jump straight into calculus next year. For anyone who's done it, how har …
Hey everyone, I'm feeling a bit swamped trying to figure out how to organize my extracurriculars for the activities list on my college apps. Any tips on which ones I should prioritize or how to best d …
I'm considering applying to some Catholic colleges, and I've heard there might be specific scholarships available. Anybody have experience finding and applying for these? What’s the best way to hunt t …
I recently read that actress Taraji P. Henson is a proud HBCU alumna and that she's active in educational advocacy. How does her HBCU experience influence her work, and does her involvement inspire mo …
Hi y’all! I’ve heard that some churches offer scholarships to members or local students. Could use a bit of guidance on how to approach my church for this type of support or where to look for these op …
I've heard having a strong vocabulary can really make your college essays stand out. Anyone have suggestions for big, impressive words that won't make my writing sound overdone or pretentious?
My teachers are dragging their feet on my recommendation letters, and I'm getting anxious because deadlines are approaching. Is it possible to submit my applications before the letters are in, or will …