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Hey, fellow high schoolers! I'm going to be a senior next year and I'm looking to make the most out of my last summer before heading off to college. Can anyone suggest any summer internships specifica …

Hey everyone, I was looking through my school's course catalog and came across AICE classes. I've heard of AP and IB classes, but this is new to me. What exactly are AICE classes, and how do they comp …

I came across a scholarship that requires a 3-sentence essay on a 'daring spirit'. How can I make an impact with such a short essay? Any tips for standing out and conveying my daring spirit in just 3 …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm considering pursuing a career in medicine. I live in Houston and I'm looking for medical internships for high school students in my area. Does anyone know of any opportu …

So I'm hoping for a Yale interview down the line. Can anyone enlighten me on the kind of questions they ask during the interview? And what kind of topics are best to discuss with alumni during these i …

Hey guys, I've been brainstorming ideas for my Apply Texas essays, but I'm having trouble coming up with ideas that fit the prompts well. Can anyone suggest any tips for approaching these prompts or s …

Hey everyone, just submitted my Early Decision application and I'm super anxious! When do schools typically release their Early Decision results? Any idea how long I have to wait? TIA!

Just got my PSAT results back and I scored a 1050. Is this considered a good score, or should I be worried? I'm not quite sure how to interpret these results and where I stand, so any help would be mu …

Hey peeps, I heard that Brown University has this optional video submission as a part of their application process. When is the last day to submit this video? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys! I'm a freshman and I was kinda curious about taking AP classes this early in high school. Is it a good idea? Will it be too challenging, or will it just help boost my GPA and demonstrate my …

Hello! I'm in the process of writing my essays for UT Austin and I could use some inspiration. Are there any successful UT Austin application essays available that I can read to get a better idea of w …

Hey y'all, I want to take an AP Science class next year, but I'm not sure which one to choose. Can anyone tell me which AP Science class is considered the 'easiest' in terms of workload and content co …

Hey everyone, I'm currently in AP Lang and I'm looking ahead to the exam. Can you guys provide some examples or a general idea of what types of prompts or questions can be expected? Just trying to les …

Hey everyone! As I reread my personal statement after submitting my college application, I noticed a couple of mistakes. Is there any way to edit my personal statement and update the admissions office …

Yo! I've been hearing about colleges with an open curriculum and it sounds like something I'd really be into. Can you recommend some universities that offer open curriculum? I'd also appreciate any pr …

Hey everyone! So, Ivy Day is coming up, and I'm super anxious about it. Does anyone know when exactly they tend to release decisions? I'm aware that it's a big deal for lots of people, but this is my …

Hey guys! I live in the Los Angeles area and I'm looking for some summer internships as a high schooler. Does anyone know of some cool opportunities around here? Preferably something related to tech, …

Hey guys, I'm considering attending a writing summer camp as a way to improve my skills and make new friends who share my passion. Has anyone here gone to one or know if it's a valuable experience?

Hey guys, I'm planning my classes for senior year and I want to challenge myself. Which AP class do y'all think is the most difficult? I'm open to any subject, just looking to see what everyone else t …

Hey everyone, I currently have a 96 GPA in high school and I'm not sure how competitive it is.

Would having a 96 GPA help me get into prestigious colleges or should I focus on improving other elements …