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I'm applying to college soon and I'll need my high school transcript. How do I go about getting it? Do I talk to my guidance counselor or is there an online resource I can use?
I'm working on my UChicago application and I'm a bit stuck on the essay prompt. Can anyone offer some advice or insight on how to approach it? Also, are there any successful examples that can show me …
Hey y'all! I'm a Hispanic female from Texas, and I'm starting to look into scholarships to help with college costs. Any suggestions on scholarships specific to my demographic or helpful resources I ca …
Hi! I'm super interested in doing some research over the summer. Does anyone know how a high school student can find research opportunities? Thanks!
I'm currently in the process of planning out my college courses, and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for the easiest science course to take in college. Any experiences or insights ar …
Hey guys, I'll be starting the IB Economics SL/HL course soon and I was wondering if there are any good resources or study guides that you recommend, or any tips on how to study effectively for this s …
Hey fellow students, I'm taking AP Stats this year and I've heard it's quite challenging. Do you have any study tips or resources that you found helpful while preparing for the course and the AP exam? …
Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to some 6-year medical programs right out of high school. Have any of you applied for these programs or know someone who did? What are your opinions on going thi …
Hey folks! I've recently started working on my application for UT Dallas and have already hit a bit of a roadblock with the essay prompts. Any advice on approaches I can take with these prompts? How d …
Hey peeps! I'm working on a personal essay about what brings me joy for an application. Can anyone suggest a unique approach to take when writing about such a topic? I want it to stand out from the re …
Hello! I really want to hone my writing abilities and thought attending a workshop would be a great experience. Can anyone point me toward some writing workshops tailored specifically for high school …
I want to be as prepared as possible for the AP French Language and Culture Exam. What resources do you guys recommend and how should I pace my studying to make the most of it?
I'm looking into pursuing architecture as a major in college. Could somebody please tell me what courses I'd be required to take for this major? Thanks so much!
Hey guys, I'm preparing for AP exams and I've heard that some tests can be really long. Which AP test is known to be the longest? Just want to be prepared for what's coming up. Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone, I'm part of the class of 2024 and I was wondering if the SAT will still be a requirement for college admissions? I know things have been changing due to the pandemic and colleges have go …
What are some notable West Coast college football teams? I'm a high school junior interested in playing football, and I'm potentially applying to colleges on the West Coast. Any recommendations for sc …
Does anybody have any helpful tips or resources for studying for the AP World History exam? I'm nervous and want to make sure I'm well-prepared. Thanks!
I've been stressing about my AP scores lately, and I'm not sure if a score of 3 is considered good or bad. How do colleges usually view a 3 on an AP exam, and will it affect my chances of admission? A …
Sup y'all, I'm struggling with the SAT math calculator section. Do you have any tips or tricks on how to improve my performance on this part of the test? Any advice or helpful resources from those who …
Hey, I'm a little confused about the difference between accelerated and advanced classes. What makes them unique and which one would be better to take in my junior year?