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Super confused about how to rate my language proficiency on the Common App. I’ve been taking Spanish for a few years but I'm not fluent. What level should I indicate and how do they assess our profici …
This might be a dumb question, but can someone explain Harvard’s essay prompts to me? Like, are there any hidden expectations or things they really want to see that aren't outright said? A breakdown w …
A little stressed about applications here... My high school has a different grading system. Any advice on the best method to convert my grades into a GPA for colleges that use a 4.0 scale?
I'm pretty passionate about digital art and considering it as a major, but what are the academic and career paths like? Does anyone have insights into what studying digital art in college entails and …
Hey everyone, I've got a quick question about applying to colleges. How much does the writing portion of the ACT really matter in the admissions process? I heard some schools don't even look at it. Sh …
Hey guys! I'm working on my Georgetown application and I'm not quite sure how to approach the supplemental section. What type of information should I be including, and what should I highlight in order …
Hey, I'm currently a junior and I've started thinking about potential college majors. I would love some advice on which 4-year degrees are considered the 'easiest' to obtain while still providing dece …
Hi friends! I've been researching about Stanford's application process and wanted to know if they conduct interviews as part of the evaluation. Do they do alumni interviews like other prestigious scho …
I just took my AP CSP exam and am trying not to freak out over my score. Does anyone know of a calculator or method to estimate what I might have scored?
So I've got Bowdoin on my list and I'm gearing up to start my supplemental essays. Could use some advice here, guys. How did you approach the prompts? Looking for strategies to really nail these essay …
Marching bands are HUGE for me, and I've heard HBCU bands are legendary! Does anyone know which HBCU has the largest or most acclaimed marching band?
Hello! I'm curious about what range is considered a great GPA. I know the highest is typically a 4.0 (unweighted), but at what point do colleges consider your GPA competitive enough for admission?
Just read about some HBCUs that have lost accreditation in the past, and it's got me worried. How do these colleges maintain their accreditation, and what's the plan if they lose it? Does it affect th …
Staring at my course selection sheet and feeling overwhelmed. Are there certain high school classes that colleges look for? Does it make a difference if I take more APs in one subject area or should I …
Hey everyone, getting caught up in decision anxiety here. I'm aiming for business, but I've always dreamed of Harvard, yet Wharton's rep is no joke in the biz world. How did you guys navigate choosing …
I'm having a hard time deciding on a topic for my Common App essay (prompt 1). What are some tips for coming up with a meaningful story or experience? I don't want to seem too generic or cliché. Thank …
As I'm writing my college essays, I'm not sure how to wrap them up effectively. Can someone please give me some advice on how to write strong conclusions for essays? What are some strategies or techni …
I'm a junior looking to beef up my extracurriculars and I'm super interested in finding some internships. Any tips on where to look for internships close to home that are open to high school students?
I've been really involved in HOSA throughout high school and was wondering about how this looks from a college admissions perspective. Does being active in HOSA clubs and competitions give a boost to …
Anyone know HBCUs with solid Athletic Training majors? I'm trying to find colleges with good support for student-athletes and hands-on training opportunities. If you've been through the program, how d …