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I’m trying to plan out which AP courses to take next year, and I’ve heard some are super tough while others are more manageable. Could someone share their experiences or direct me to an AP exam diffic …
For those who've taken the SAT already, how tough is the math section? I'm hearing mixed opinions and I could use some honest insights - trying not to let my nerves get the better of me!
Hey y'all! So I didn't take things too seriously freshman and sophomore year, and now I'm a junior looking at a less-than-stellar GPA. What are some realistic ways to give it a boost before applicatio …
I'm pretty introverted and am wondering which degrees might suit me best. Has any introvert here found a major or career path that works really well for them? Hoping to get some insights!
So, as I'm brainstorming for college app essays, I'm kinda at a crossroads. How much of my personal life and feelings should I actually dive into? I want it to be authentic, but is there a line betwee …
Quick question as I line up my recs: do recommendation letters have to be in by the college app deadline, or is there a grace period for them?
Fellow applicants, I'm filling out my Common App and I've been really involved in a local community-based organization. Should I prioritize this in my activities section? How can I show colleges the i …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been playing football for my high school team. I was wondering, how does the recruitment process work for division 3 football colleges? Are there any academic requi …
This might be a silly question but is there a difference in how colleges view the Coalition App versus the Common App? Like, do they prefer one over the other, or is it pretty much the same thing to t …
Okay, so I'm writing my essays for colleges and struggling with titles. Can someone give examples of impactful essay titles or tips on what makes a title stand out to admissions officers?
So for my English class, I need to do a persuasive speech and I want it to be compelling and original. Does anyone have ideas for powerful topics that also might impress my teacher and potentially col …
Hey guys, I just want to make sure I've got this right. When colleges ask for my 'cumulative grade point average', they're asking for the overall average of all my grades from freshman to junior year, …
Hey! I'm planning to apply for the Columbia Pre-College program next summer and was wondering if anyone knows how competitive it is. How hard is it to get into Columbia's Pre-College program? Any stat …
Hey friends, my GPA isn't stellar, but I've been putting in work in other areas. Do you know colleges that consider low GPA applicants more holistically? Any success stories out there?
Looking to challenge myself and also spice up my college apps with some accomplishments in creative writing. Any recommendations for competitions that high school students can enter?
Hey friends! Just started SAT prep and the Verbal section is kinda vague to me. Could someone who’s been through it share what exactly I need to prep for?
Guys, I just can't seem to wrap my head around the most difficult math problems on the SAT. How do you prepare for these? I'm worried they're going to drag my score down.
So, I’m trying to figure out how the Common Core standards in my school are preparing me for college. Do colleges see students from Common Core states differently, and does it actually affect my colle …
Hey guys, quick Q: I'm drafting my essay for the National Honor Society application and I want to really nail the character part. Any tips on what they’re looking for or examples of how you’ve showcas …
Kind of stressed here — I've got the option to report my class rank as either weighted or unweighted, and I'm lost. Which is more beneficial when it comes to college admissions? Do colleges have a pre …