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Hi fam! I am working on my Yale application, and I'd love to read some successful personal statement examples. Can anyone share their essays or point me in the right direction to find some? Thanks so …

Hey guys! I'm working on my application for the University of Florida, and I need some advice for my admission essay. What are some styles or techniques that have worked well for others? Any help woul …

Hi all, I'm a junior trying to figure out my SAT schedule and I'm wondering: when do most high school students typically take their first SAT? I want to make sure I leave myself enough time for prep a …

Hey everyone! I've been looking into Indiana University and University of Michigan lately. Both seem to have great programs for my major, but I'm having a hard time deciding which one might be the bet …

Hi all! I am considering both Wake Forest and the University of Miami for my college applications and plan to go into pre-law. Can anyone provide some pros and cons of each school's pre-law resources, …

Hey, I'm planning out my courses for next year and was wondering if I should take Spanish 4 or not. How important is taking a foreign language for four years to college admissions? Would it hurt my ch …

Hey everyone! So, I'm interested in getting involved in some National Honor Societies, and I know there are others besides just the National Honor Society (NHS). Any recommendations or experiences you …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and my family has a low income. Are there any colleges out there that offer free tuition or significant financial aid for students like me? If so, how can I find out about t …

Hello! I've been accepted to Purdue, UMD, and UT Austin for computer science and I'm a little bit stressed about making the right choice. Can anyone shed some light on the strengths and weaknesses of …

Hi there! I'm a high school junior and I've been stressing about my GPA. Just curious, how important is having a top GPA for college admissions? Is it the most crucial factor, or do admissions officer …

Hi everyone, I'm having a tough time deciding between UC Riverside and UC Davis. Can anyone share their experiences at either school or offer some advice on which one might be a better fit in terms of …

Hey everyone, I want to pursue pre-med in college, and I'm curious about what high school classes I should take to prepare myself for it. What classes are generally required for pre-med students? Any …

I've noticed that my college offers Survey of Calculus in addition to regular Calculus. I'm not a math major, but I do need a math course for my requirements. What's the difference between these class …

I've been accepted to Loyola University Maryland and Colgate University, and I'm having a tough time deciding between them. Can anyone share their experiences, pros and cons of each university, and an …

Hi everyone! So, I'm seriously struggling with my University of Washington essays, and I could seriously use some help. Can anyone share examples of essays that actually worked - like, they got the wr …

I've been accepted to High Point University and Clemson University, and I'm having trouble choosing between these two schools. Could you please offer some knowledge about the academic programs, campus …

I'm really into both math and science, but I don't know which major would allow me to combine those interests in college. Can anyone recommend some majors that are math and science-heavy? Thanks!

Hey guys! I've been accepted to both Lehigh and Fordham University, and I want to major in business. Can anyone help me compare their business programs, internship opportunities, and overall campus li …

I'm interested in applying to the Ivy League schools, but I was wondering if there's one that's typically considered easier to get into than the others? I'm stressing out a bit and just want to know m …

Hello everyone! I'm considering applying to the Reynolds Young Writers Workshop this summer. Has anyone attended it before? If so, what was your experience like and would you recommend it for someone …