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Preparing for High School Student Interview: Questions to Expect?

I'm a junior who has some upcoming interviews for various academic programs and scholarships. What common questions should I expect during a high school student interview, and do you have any tips on …

9 months ago

Getting an internship as a high schooler?

Yo, I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm wondering how to score an internship while I'm still in school. Could you guys share some advice or experiences on finding internships or opportunitie …

9 months ago

UC Santa Barbara Summer Programs for High School Students

I've been looking into summer programs to attend before my senior year, and UC Santa Barbara caught my eye. Does anyone have experience with their high school summer programs? Are they worth applying …

9 months ago

Advanced Placement (AP) vs. International Baccalaureate (IB): Pros and cons?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to decide whether to pursue AP or IB classes during my high school career. What are your thoughts on the pros and cons of each, and how do they compare in terms of college adm …

9 months ago

UC Berkeley GPA requirements?

I've been researching UC Berkeley and found that it's quite competitive. Can someone provide a general idea of the GPA requirement for admission as a freshman? And also, what are other important facto …

9 months ago

Is a 32 ACT score considered good?

I just got my ACT scores back and scored a 32. I'm curious if this is a good score for college admissions, and how competitive it might be for top schools. Any thoughts on whether I should retake the …

9 months ago

What's the #1 party college in the US?

Hi guys! I've heard a lot about party colleges and I'm wondering, which college in the US is considered the #1 party school? I know it isn't the most important factor, but I'm curious about the social …

9 months ago

Academic essay samples for college applications?

Hi everyone! I'm struggling with my college application essay and was wondering if anyone knows where I can find some good academic essay samples to get a feel for the structure and tone. Any suggesti …

9 months ago

Education requirements for becoming a dentist?

Hi all! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about dentistry for some time now. Could any of you enlighten me on the education requirements for attending dental school and then becoming a licensed dent …

9 months ago

Using LinkedIn as a high school student?

Hey, so I've heard that LinkedIn can be pretty useful for networking and stuff, but I'm just in high school, is it worth it for me to create a profile now? Do any of you have a LinkedIn profile, and i …

9 months ago

Does Identifying as LGBTQ+ Impact College Admissions?

I'm an LGBTQ+ student and I'm curious if being open about my identity in my application could affect my chances of getting into college. Do colleges take this aspect of diversity into account when rev …

9 months ago

Rice University application process: any tips?

Hi all, I'm planning on applying to Rice University and wanted to know if you have any tips or advice for the application process. How do I make my application stand out and what are the key things th …

9 months ago

What to include in the 'Additional Information' section?

Hey guys, I noticed that there's an 'Additional Information' section on many college applications. I'm not quite sure what to include here. Can you please provide some examples of what might be approp …

9 months ago

Best UC in California for pre-med?

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in attending a UC school for pre-med, since I live in California. Which UCs would you say have the best pre-med programs? Any guidance or personal experiences would …

9 months ago

UT Pre-Med Programs

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on University of Texas pre-med programs. How is the academic environment for pre-med students and what should I expect in terms of research o …

9 months ago

Best college essays tips?

Hi folks, I'm starting to work on my college essays and was wondering if anyone could share some tips or resources for writing the best college essays. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

9 months ago

Is graduating from high school a big deal?

Hey, peeps! I'm in my senior year and graduation is just around the corner. I've seen a lot of people talk about graduating high school as a significant milestone, but I'm kinda curious how you all se …

9 months ago

Wake Forest University Pre-Med

Hello! I've been considering Wake Forest University's pre-med program and wanted to know if any current students or alumni could share their experiences. How's the coursework, support for pre-med stud …

9 months ago

Brown's PLME Program

Hi all! I recently learned about Brown University's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME). Can anyone tell me more about it and whether it's worth pursuing? What makes it different from other pr …

9 months ago

High School Student Skills for Resume

Hi there! I'm a junior working on my first resume, and I'm wondering what skills I should highlight as a high school student? What would make me stand out to colleges and future employers? Thanks in a …

9 months ago
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