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When writing my college essays, I've been told to use examples to support my points. Can anyone give me some advice on how to choose good examples and incorporate them effectively into my essays? What …
I'm a junior in high school and I currently have a 4.0 GPA. I'm wondering if maintaining this is essential for getting into a top tier college, or if other factors, like extracurriculars and test scor …
Hey guys! I'm at the beginning of my college search, and I'm really interested in HBCUs. Does anyone have a comprehensive list of all HBCUs in America, or can you tell me where I might find one? I wan …
I'd like to read through some high-quality essay examples to help me understand the level of writing expected at the college level and to improve my own writing skills. Does anyone know of any resourc …
Has anyone seen the acceptance rates for Wesleyan for the class of 2027? I’m trying to gauge my chances and figure out how my application should be tailored. Thanks for any insights or stats y'all can …
Hey fellow juniors, I'm super passionate about African American history and culture and I want to major in African American Studies. Do you guys know which HBCUs are renowned for their programs in thi …
I'm from the Midwest and interested in staying somewhat local for college. Does anyone know what HBCUs are located in Illinois?
This might be a sensitive topic, but I've been hearing a lot about affirmative action. As a junior starting to look at colleges, I'm wondering how I should understand this as part of the admissions pr …
Hey everyone! I found myself with a question concerning language requirements. I'm taking an American Sign Language (ASL) course in high school. Does ASL count as a language when it comes to meeting c …
I'm dreaming of becoming a lawyer, and I'd love to start my journey at an HBCU. Anyone knows how many HBCU law schools exist, and what are their reputations like?
I'm stressed out about the Harvard roommate essay part of my app. How personal should I get? Should I be creative or stick to the basics? I could use some advice from anyone who's been through the rop …
Hey all, I'm a junior and stressing a little about crafting the perfect Cornell supplemental essays for my application. Anyone know where I can find examples of essays that worked to get a sense of wh …
Hey folks! So I'm drafting my college essay and I'm kind of stuck on the intro. I want to grab the admission officer's attention right away. What are some effective strategies or examples for hooks th …
I'm a junior starting to look at colleges and I'm super interested in medicine. I want to support HBCUs too, so does anyone know which HBCUs have strong medical programs?
Hey y'all, just wondering, is it possible to start applying for scholarships before I even get my college acceptance letters? I want to get ahead in the financial game but don't know if that's allowed …
Hey everyone, I’m getting a head start on my Common App essays and Prompt 2 is really tripping me up. I’m just not sure how to approach writing about an obstacle I’ve faced and how I’ve overcome it wi …
Haverford's vibe seems super collaborative and their honor code is fascinating. For those who wrote the supplemental essay, what angle did you take to convey that you're a good fit?
I'm worried about student loans and I’ve read about colleges that help students graduate with less debt. Does anyone have a list or know of any colleges famed for their financial aid packages or low t …
Hi friends, just trying to get a realistic picture here. With a 3.5 GPA, what kind of schools should I be looking at? Are there any particular colleges known to accept students with a GPA in this rang …
So I'm working on my Wash U application and pretty stressed about nailing the supplemental essays. Any tips on what they're looking for or examples of prompts that have come up in the past?