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Hi, I was wondering if any of you have done an independent study in psychology during high school? If so, how did you go about starting it and what kind of projects did you work on? Any advice would b …

I'm applying to both USC and Cal State Fullerton as a film major. Can anyone share their experiences or perspectives on the film programs at these schools and which one might be a better opportunity f …

Hey everyone, I'm currently considering attending either Purdue or Virginia Tech for engineering. Does anyone have any insights into the differences between these two schools for engineering programs? …

Hey everyone, I need to take Algebra 2, but I'd love to get it done during the summer. Where would you recommend I go to take it? Any online schools or summer programs you'd suggest?

Hello, future doc here! I want to become a medical doctor, but I'm wondering if there are more efficient ways to achieve this. Are there any accelerated MD programs or alternatives to the traditional …

I'm considering colleges in New York and came across CUNY and SUNY. What's the difference between them, and how do they compare in terms of academics, campus life, and financial aspects?

Hi, guys! I got accepted into both UNCW (University of North Carolina Wilmington) and Coastal Carolina, but I'm having a difficult time choosing. Can anyone help me out with some pros and cons of each …

Hey, I've been hearing the term 'need-aware' tossed around in college discussions. Can anyone explain what need-aware colleges are and how they compare to need-blind colleges when it comes to financia …

Hey, guys! I'm currently working on my application for William and Mary and was wondering if anyone has any essay examples that really worked well for them, or any advice on how to write a standout es …

Hey everyone! I'm planning to become a software engineer and I'm wondering which classes I should be focusing on in high school and college. Any tips or suggestions from those who are pursuing softwar …

Hey everyone, so I know GPA is an important part of the college application process, but I'm not sure which GPA I'm supposed to submit—is it my weighted or unweighted GPA? Also, do colleges look at al …

Hey everyone, I've been looking into majoring in Neuroscience during my time at college, but I'm struggling to find the best schools/programs for it. Can y'all offer some advice on picking colleges/un …

Hey everyone! I'm in the process of deciding what I want to minor in during college. I've seen quizzes online aimed at helping with this, but is there a more reliable way to figure this out? Any advic …

Hey everyone! I've been singing for a few years now, and I'd love to attend a summer vocal program. Are there any programs out there that cater specifically to high school students? Appreciate any inf …

Hey guys! I was wondering what percentage of Questbridge finalists end up being matched to a college? If anyone has any stats or personal experiences to share, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in adva …

Hi everyone, I'm planning on applying to some colleges via early action and wanted to make sure I stay on top of all the deadlines. Generally speaking, when are the majority of early action applicatio …

Hi, guys! So, I know transcripts are important for the college application process, but when might a transcript be necessary? Like, at what stages in the process do colleges request this information?

Hi all! I'm working on improving my SAT scores and I was wondering, what is considered a solid SAT writing score? Are there any specific percentiles or ranges I should be aiming for?

Hey all! I'm trying to decide between applying to Boston University and Holy Cross, but I'm unsure which one would be the best fit for me. Can anyone share some insight into the academics, social life …

Hi everyone! I am trying to decide between Auburn University and the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). Could anyone provide some insight into the differences in academics, campus life, and ov …