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Hi all! I was wondering, do you really need teacher recommendations for college applications, and if so, how important are they? Is it better to have a recommendation from a teacher in your intended m …

Hey guys, I need to work on my vocab for better essays and understanding more complex texts in school. Any tips or resources that you've found helpful to expand your vocab? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I'm a junior trying to schedule my SAT. When do students generally take the SAT during high school? Any advice would be great!

So, I'm considering taking AP Physics C next year, but I'm not really sure what to expect from the course. Could anyone give me a quick rundown on what the class entails and what topics it covers?

Hello! I received my AP Macroeconomics score and I'm a bit nervous about it. I know colleges look at AP scores, but do they weigh AP Macro highly in the admissions process? Should I be worried about i …

Hey everyone! I've been hearing a lot about how difficult it is to get into some of the top universities. So, I was just curious - which school do you all think is the hardest to get into in the US? A …

I've heard great things about the California State University system. When are the application deadlines for CSU schools? Hoping to not miss any important dates!

I'm applying to Boston University and I've heard that some colleges take demonstrated interest into account. Does BU care about it, and if so, what are some good ways to show my genuine interest in th …

Hi! I'm preparing for the AP Environmental Science exam, and I was wondering if there's a score calculator available that can help me predict my potential score based on my performance in each section …

Hi everyone! I've been hearing a lot about Ivy League schools and I'm just wondering what the major differences are between them and other top-tier schools (not necessarily in terms of prestige but ot …

So, I'm considering transferring to NYU and I'm kinda curious about what they're looking for. Are there any specific requirements I should be aware of or do they focus on GPA and extracurriculars?

Hello everyone! I'm interested in pursuing a Criminal Justice major and was wondering if y'all know which are the top 10 colleges in the US for criminal justice programs? Thanks for your help!

Hey everyone! So I have a confusing question. I've taken the SAT multiple times, and I've heard about superscoring, but I'm not sure how it works. Does the SAT allow for superscoring, or is it somethi …

Hey guys! I'm considering applying Early Decision to UChicago, and I was wondering if anyone knows what their acceptance rate is for ED applicants? I'd like to see if it might be worth a shot.

I'm considering the possibility of transferring during my college journey. What are some schools that have high transfer acceptance rates and are more likely to accept transfer students?

Hey everyone! I was just wondering if the University of Southern California (USC) accepts self-reported test scores during the college application process? Also, if they do, when would I need to send …

I have to give a speech for my English class, and I'm really struggling to find a good topic. How do you guys go about choosing a topic for a speech or presentation?

Hello! I'm a junior interested in pursuing a music major, and I'm on the lookout for universities with well-regarded music programs. I was wondering if anyone has a good suggestion based on their own …

So, my teacher asked me for a brag sheet to help write my college recommendation letter. I've never made one before - any tips on what to include and how to structure it?

Hi everyone! I'm curious about the different honors programs that colleges offer and how they are ranked in comparison to one another. Does anyone know the criteria on which they are ranked? Additiona …