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I've seen college essays requiring 650 words, but what does that look like? Any advice on how to make sure I'm staying within that range?
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some advice. I'm a junior interested in STEM, and I want to find internships or opportunities to explore these fields further. Any suggestions for how to find high school …
Hey, y'all! I'm currently a junior and looking to gain some experience during summer break. How exactly do I go about finding internships suitable for high school students? Any ideas or resources?
Hey everyone, my English teacher just assigned a personal narrative essay, and honestly, I'm a bit stumped. Can you all suggest some personal narrative prompts that are great for high school students? …
Hey guys, I'm really interested in sociology and I was wondering if it's possible to study it in high school? Are there any specific courses, books, or resources that might help me get started in the …
Hi everyone! I'm struggling to decide between these two schools: Stanford and UC Berkeley. Could you guys please help me figure out the pros and cons of each, especially regarding campus life, academi …
Yo, applying to Occidental College this year and I'm really unsure about their supplemental essays. Can anyone provide some guidance on what they're looking for and what to focus on? Tryna polish my a …
What's up, guys? I recently saw my older sibling's SAT scores and they're on this weird thing called the 'Old SAT Scale' which goes up to 2400. Can anyone explain what the Old SAT Scale was and how it …
Hey guys, I'm trying to find a fun and educational science camp to attend this summer. Are there any recommendations for camps or programs that cater specifically to high school students and offer a g …
Hey, guys, I need some help finding the essay prompts for Stanford University's application. Does anyone know where to find them or can you share your experience answering them? I want to start brains …
Is it possible to find free summer camps for high school students? I'm hoping to attend one but finances are a bit tight. Any suggestions?
What's up, guys? I've been considering the premed track lately, but I'm not exactly sure what courses I'd need to take throughout college. Can anyone break down the general premed curriculum and expla …
Hi there! I want to make sure my UC application is unique and showcases my personality. Are there any unique essay topics that you think could catch an admissions officer's attention? Looking for some …
For those who have already applied or are currently applying to the UC system, how did you approach the creativity essay? What topics did you explore? I'm struggling to come up with unique ideas, and …
Hi everyone, I'm planning to apply for some scholarships and they require personal essays. How should I approach writing these? Can someone share sample personal statements or examples that helped the …
Hey all! I've been looking into applying to the Princeton fly-in program. For those who have participated in it, can you share your experience? What kind of activities/events did you partake in, and d …
Hi everyone, I'm considering applying to SMU and was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of the cost of room and board there. Also, if you have any tips on how to budget or potentially save some …
Hey there! I'm planning to take the PSAT 8/9 soon and I'm a bit stressed about it. Could someone help me understand what kind of score range I can expect and how important it is for my high school car …
Hey y'all, I'm working on my UT application and I was wondering if anyone could share some advice for the essays. I'd really appreciate it if someone could share some examples of essays that worked or …
So, my school strongly encourages us to use Naviance for college applications. I'm not super familiar with it, and I was wondering if anyone here could give some advice on effectively using Naviance? …