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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …