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Anyone here passionate about fashion and thinking about college? I'm trying to find an HBCU with a great Fashion Design major. I'm looking for schools that not only have the major but also provide goo …

Got a big persuasive speech coming up for my English class and I'm drawing a blank. What are some impactful topics you guys have used or heard about that resonate well with high school audiences?

This might be looking a bit far ahead, lol, but I'm intrigued by the social aspects of college life and I've heard that HBCUs have some lit reunion weekends. Does anyone know how these events work and …

I’m planning out my schedule for senior year and I’m trying to challenge myself but not die from the workload 😅. Can anyone share their experiences with the hardest AP course they’ve taken and give so …

Quick question for those who've been through this process—what's the standard format for college-level essays? I know they're a big deal for applications and I want to make sure mine stands out in a g …

There's a lot of talk about the 'best' majors, but I'm curious about the other side. What factors should I look into that might make a major less desirable? Just want to make sure I'm considering all …

So, I'm at the point where I have to choose a foreign language to study and I'm torn. Does it make a difference to colleges which language I pick? Are there languages that might look better or be more …

Okay, so I'm prepping for the ACT, and math's not exactly my strongest suit. Do I need to memorize a ton of formulas, or are there just some key ones that I should know? If anyone's got like a cheatsh …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior interested in going to med school but I'm also a bit intimidated by some of the tough science majors. What would be the easiest major to take as a pre-med that would still fu …

Hey, so I’m an international student and I’m hearing a lot about the CSS Profile. Do I need to fill it out as well, or is it just for US residents? What’s the deal with financial aid for international …

With junior year grades coming in hot, I need to update my GPA for college apps. Does anyone know a good online GPA calculator that follows the 4-point scale and accounts for honors and AP classes?

I’ve been wanting to increase my extracurricular activities and I think volunteering could be a great way to do that. What are the best types of places to look into where I can make a real impact and …

Hey, I'm super interested in pursuing physical therapy as a career. Can anyone recommend a Historically Black College or University that has a solid pre-physical therapy program? How are the resources …

Hey folks, I’ve been looking into summer programs and came across the Yale Young Global Scholars. Heard it's prestigious, but can anyone tell me about their personal experiences or benefits from parti …

OK, so I'm getting a little anxious thinking about college apps and I wanna show colleges I'm serious about engineering. Anyone know some good free engineering programs or internships for high school …

Hey everyone! I've got an upcoming assignment to write an argumentative essay and I want to choose a really unique and creative topic that could stand out. Does anyone have any suggestions or a list o …

I'm torn between choosing a major, and I'm leaning towards economics because I enjoy the subject. I'm just not sure what kind of jobs are available for an econ degree holder, nor do I have any idea ab …

For those who have written a diversity college essay, how did you approach it to truly stand out? I’m freaking out cause I want to show my unique perspective but I’m not sure what colleges look for in …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior starting to look at UVA's application, and I'm grappling with how to approach their supplemental essays. Would love to hear any tips about what they might be looking for, ho …

Hey everyone, I’m a junior stressed about making my application stand out. I’ve heard that essay writing contests can add some sparkle to the extracurricular section. Does winning or participating in …