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I'm a high school junior with aspirations of attending medical school. Can anyone provide a general outline of the steps to take in order to get into a good medical school? What can I do now in high s …
Hey guys! I'm really set on pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. So, I've been looking for colleges with solid pre-vet programs. Any suggestions on what schools to look into and what factors I sh …
Hi, I just got my PSAT score and it's a 950. I'm not really sure if this is considered good or bad for a junior. Can anyone help give me some perspective and maybe some suggestions for improvements? T …
I've my first high school advisement meeting coming up, but I'm not sure what to expect. Can someone give me a rundown on what these meetings typically cover and how I should prepare?
Hey everyone! I'm considering Emory for pre-med, but I'm curious about its ranking compared to other schools. Can anyone provide some insight on how well-regarded Emory's pre-med program is?
Hey everyone! I've been researching colleges lately and I'm interested in learning more about all the University of California (UC) schools. Can someone give me a rundown of the different UCs, their v …
Hello everyone! I'm considering UChicago for pre-med and I'd love to hear about your experiences with the program. How's the workload, faculty support, and research opportunities? Any insights would b …
Hi everybody! I'm a high school junior looking into combined BS/MD programs. I recently found out about the University of Connecticut's BS/MD program. Can anyone provide some insight on this program? …
Hello! I'm a bit confused about the difference between unweighted and weighted GPA. My school's grading system includes both, and I want to know which one I should focus on when applying to colleges a …
Hi everyone! I've taken the SAT multiple times and I'm wondering if College Board automatically superscores my results before sending them to colleges. Or do I have to request specifically for them to …
Hello! I know I asked about the Tufts pre-med program earlier, but I'm looking for more personal experiences from those of you who've been through it. How was the workload? What opportunities did you …
Hi everyone! So, I've recently developed an interest in journalism and would like to explore this field more. Can anyone recommend some journalism programs or internships that are available for high s …
Quick question guys, how essential is the first semester of my freshman year in determining my college admissions outcome? Am I totally doomed if it doesn't go as planned? TIA!
Hi guys! I'm working on the activities section for my Common App, and I'm unsure how to write a description that shows what I've gained from each activity without oversharing. Any tips on good descrip …
I'm a bit confused on this whole ED2 thing. How does it differ from ED1, and are there any advantages to applying ED2? Appreciate any insights you could provide!
Hey guys! I'm a junior thinking about applying to UCSD. Can someone enlighten me on their ACT requirements for admission? Is there a specific ACT score I should be aiming for? Thanks!
Hey everyone, I need to come up with a persuasive speech topic for my English class. Anyone have any unique and engaging topic ideas? I'd love some suggestions!
I've been thinking about my future a lot lately, and I'm unsure if my major in college will matter when I apply to med school. Some folks say it doesn't, but I'd like to hear more opinions. What do y' …
What are the main admissions requirements for UC Irvine? Looking for some advice on how to make my application stronger. Thanks!
I've been looking for examples of UC transfer required questions to get a better idea of how to approach them. Does anyone have any good resources or tips on where to find examples of these essays?