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Hey folks, I'm putting together my college list and trying to figure out my reaches, matches, and safeties. Any tips on recognizing a reach school? Is it all about GPA and test scores, or are there ot …

I'm more on the introverted side and was wondering if there are certain college majors that typically cater to introverts. I want to pick a major that will fit my personality as well as my academic in …

I'm a junior looking to get some research experience before applying to college. Can you guys recommend any well-respected summer research programs for high school students, particularly in STEM field …

Hey all, just finished drafting my admission essays and I'm kind of freaking out about whether they're good enough. Could use some advice on how to effectively edit these. What strategies do you all u …

I've hit a creative block trying to come up with a cool research paper topic for my AP Capstone class. What are some of the best topics you've either written about or come across?

Hey everyone! I’ve been trying to practice for the AP Lang argument essay, but I’m struggling to find solid examples to study from. Can anyone point me in the direction of some high-scoring essays or …

I'm a bit stressed about managing my time effectively during the AP Chem exam. Can anyone break down how long the exam is and the different sections I'll have to deal with on test day?

I gotta ask, what actually counts as an extracurricular activity for college apps? I’ve been told a few different things, and I don’t want to mistakenly list something that’s not considered one. Can s …

Hey, I'm a junior and a huge football fan. I'm also considering an HBCU for college. I'm curious, have there been many players from HBCUs that made it to the NFL recently?

There's so much pressure to find the 'perfect college' and honestly, it's a bit much. How do you guys figure out what the right college fit is for you? Is it all about prestige, location, size, or clu …

Hey everyone, I'm prepping for the AP Calc exam and I really want to make sure I'm solidifying my understanding. Does anyone have recommendations for resources, like websites or books, that offer prac …

Hey folks, I'm trying to decide between AP Chemistry and AP Physics for next year and I'm unsure which would be more beneficial. How do these courses compare in difficulty and how they are viewed by c …

I'm a little nervous because my practice ACT scores are around 17. Is this considered a bad score, or can I still work with this? Any advice on how to improve would be really appreciated!

Hey everyone, I'm trying to make sense of college stats, and I keep seeing 'acceptance rate' mentioned. Could someone explain what acceptance rate really means for a college? Like, does a lower rate m …

Yikes, I might have a scheduling conflict with my ACT test date. Can anyone tell me if it's possible to reschedule, and how I would go about it?

I'm trying to build up my extracurriculars and I'd really like to do community service that makes an impact. What are the best places to volunteer that colleges would love to see on applications?

As a freshman, I want to start strong. What score range should I be aiming for in the PSAT? And how important is it in the grand scheme of college admissions?

I've been busting my chops getting through the IB program. Does having an IB diploma give you a significant edge when applying to colleges, or is it just another credential?

Ok, so I'm starting to prep for my AP Stats exam and I'm a bit nervous. Does anyone know what the test format is like? Like, how many multiple-choice vs. free-response questions are there?

Hey team, I have to work on a major argument research paper this semester, and I'm kind of blanking on strong topics. What are some compelling research questions or fields I should consider that would …