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I'm a junior and contemplating taking a gap year after I graduate high school. I'm worried, though, that it might look bad on my college applications. Has anyone here taken a gap year before applying? …
Hey there, I'm considering a career in dentistry and was wondering how long the process of becoming a dentist typically takes? What type of college program and degree should I focus on during my under …
Hey everyone, I'm from a country with a different educational system and I'm curious about the American high school experience—at what age do you typically start high school in the US? Are there any e …
Hey there, I'm currently a junior and I'm really interested in applying to Brown University. If any of you have been successful in the admissions process, could you please share some tips and advice o …
Hi guys, I was wondering if it's possible to take both the ACT and SAT tests after graduating from high school. Do colleges consider these scores if I take the tests later on?
Hey everyone, junior here. I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed with schoolwork and extracurriculars lately. Does anyone have any stress management tips or activities that have worked for them in high …
Hey, I'm a student from NYC and I'm wondering about the top specialized high schools in the city. Which schools are considered the best and what kind of programs do they offer for high-achieving stude …
Hi all! I'm thinking about applying to Brown's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME), but I'm not sure about the application deadline. Can someone tell me when the deadline is? And do they offer …
Hey guys! I just found out that I scored in the 95th percentile on the ACT. I've been trying to put together a college list, so I was wondering if this score would open doors to top schools for me? An …
I'm hoping to pursue a pre-med track in college, and Yale is one of my top choice schools. Can anyone share their experiences and thoughts on Yale's pre-med program? I'm interested in challenges, reso …
Hey everyone, I'm really interested in a specific field and was wondering if it's possible to do research with a college professor while I'm still in high school. If so, how do I approach them and wha …
Hi all, I'm trying to figure out my unweighted GPA. Could someone give me a brief rundown of how the unweighted GPA is calculated? What’s the highest number it can go up to? Thanks!
Hi there! I know I want to major in medicine or something related, but I'm not sure which colleges to apply to. Can anyone share some suggestions for colleges that have a strong focus on medicine? It' …
I'm taking an art class in high school and I want to create something really unique and interesting for my final project. Does anyone have any cool art project ideas that would be suitable for high sc …
Hey there! So, I'm getting started on my college applications, and I'm struggling with my essays. I've seen sample student essays, but I still feel lost. Can anyone share some tips or resources on how …
Hey everyone, I just received my ACT scores and ended up getting a 31. I'm wondering if this is a good score. Will it help me secure a spot in competitive colleges? What are your thoughts? I'm feeling …
Hey everyone, I was wondering if BU is test optional for this upcoming admission cycle? I've been trying to find some info online, but I'm not 100% sure. Thanks in advance!
I've always wanted to study in Japan, and I recently discovered there are high school exchange programs where I could live and study there for a bit. Has anyone here participated in one of these? Woul …
Hey all, I'm considering pursuing dentistry after my undergraduate studies. Can anyone share their experience or insights about what it's like being a dentist? What are the pros and cons? Thanks!
Does anyone know how I can find summer internships for high school students? I'm looking for something related to STEM or business. Any tips or resources would be much appreciated!