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I'm eager to find an interesting internship that aligns with my curious nature in STEM fields. Would love to hear any unique internship ideas you guys have come across or been a part of!

Currently sweating over the details here, does getting an A- instead of an A bring down my GPA a lot? How do colleges view this slight difference in grades when they’re reviewing applications?

Hey y’all! So I’ve managed to maintain a 3.0 GPA through high school and I've been looking into HBCUs. I’m pretty proud of how I’ve handled the balance between school and other responsibilities but I' …

Hey all, I'm applying to Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences and I'm kind of stressing about the supplement essay. Does anyone have insights on what specific qualities or experiences the adcoms at …

I'm kinda confused about how to report my class rank. My school does exact ranks, but the app options are exact, decile, quintile... What's the difference and what does it mean for me when I apply to …

I’ve been doing some research on colleges and noticed that some HBCUs have corporate partnerships. Does anyone know how these partnerships might affect undergraduate experiences and job prospects afte …

Hey guys, I'm in the midst of planning my college applications and I’m a bit confused about the early application process. I know there are restrictions with Early Decision, but can I apply Early Acti …

A bit stressed out here, but does anyone know how admissions officers view remote internships? I'm considering one because of the flexibility, but I'm worried it won't have the same weight as an in-pe …

Alright, so I've heard some talk about getting extra time or other accommodations for the SAT due to a learning disability, but I'm not clear on how that works. How far in advance do I need to apply, …

Does anyone here know much about majoring in Clinical Laboratory Science? How are the classes, workload, and what kind of job opportunities can come out of it? I'm trying to figure out if it's the rig …

Math isn't exactly my strong suit and the grid-in questions on the SAT always trip me up. Does anyone have good strategies or tips for tackling these non-multiple-choice math problems?

I’ve noticed that some colleges have earlier deadlines, like November 15th. Does applying to one of these colleges provide any advantage? Should I aim to get my applications done for these earlier dea …

Hi everyone, I'm currently in my junior year and super interested in learning more about the history and contributions of HBCUs. I heard that they offer summer youth programs that can give you a head …

Hi all, I'm intrigued by the academic programs at HBCUs, but as a white student I'm a little anxious about fitting in. Can anyone share how HBCUs foster an inclusive environment for students of all ra …

Hey peeps, I've been coding games as a hobby and I love it. I want to turn this into a career. Anyone know what kinds of degrees would be good for getting into the game development industry? Does it h …

One of the things I love about high school is color guard, and I’m hoping to find an HBCU that has a color guard team I could join. I haven’t found much info online. Does anyone know which HBCUs have …

I’ve been looking into HBCUs and I’m super drawn to their sense of community and history. Does anyone know what kind of employment opportunities HBCU campuses tend to offer to students? I’d love to be …

Hey all! I'm curious about examples of a college essay that really caught an admissions officer’s attention. What specific qualities tend to differentiate a great essay from a good one? Is it the topi …

I absolutely love the idea of designing my own coursework. Are there colleges out there with an open curriculum that don't require you to take a ton of gen ed classes? How does that work, and what are …

I’ve been aiming for Northwestern and I was wondering if they offer merit scholarships? It would be a huge help financially if I could get some merit-based aid. Does anyone know how competitive these …