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Hi everyone, my school is offering the Pre-ACT this year. I'm wondering if it's worth taking to help me prepare for the real ACT. Has anyone taken it before? Did you find it helpful, and would you rec …
Hi everyone, I applied to Virginia Tech and unfortunately didn't get accepted right away, but I'm on their waitlist. Anybody knows when they usually release their waitlist decisions? Trying not to get …
Hello, I'm trying to figure out how I might know if I've been accepted into a college or not. Are there usual signs or clues that can give me an idea before I receive the official letter? Thanks a lot …
Hey everyone! I'm really into debate and I was wondering if any of you could recommend some engaging, current debate topics that would be relevant and interesting for high school students. Thanks in a …
Hey guys, just trying to gauge here - but how would you say a 2.9 GPA compares to others? Is it considered low? What are the chances for college admissions with this GPA? Any thoughts appreciated!
Hi, guys! I stumbled across the term 'work colleges' while researching different types of colleges and universities. Can someone explain what this means and how these colleges differ from regular scho …
Hey! I'm beginning my search for scholarships, and I wanted to know if anyone has any recommendations for full ride scholarships or ones that cover a significant portion of college expenses. Thanks fo …
Hey guys! So, I'm taking a few AP classes this year, and I'm wondering when the AP scores are usually released? I know it's a while after the exams, but it would be helpful to have an idea of when I s …
Hey everyone! I'm currently starting my senior paper, but I'm stuck deciding on a topic. What kind of topics did you guys write about or can you suggest some interesting/unique ideas? I really want to …
I'm currently choosing my courses for next year and I'm torn between taking AP Spanish and a different elective that also interests me. I am relatively fluent in Spanish but wondering if the AP course …
Yo, I've been using Khan Academy to prepare for my upcoming SAT. Just wondering, are their practice tests accurate representations of the real SAT exam? I want to make sure I'm using the best resource …
As I'm applying to different high schools, one of the common questions that I'm being asked is why I want to attend those specific schools. Can anyone provide some examples or suggestions about how to …
I'm struggling with the UChicago extended essay prompt. Can anyone provide suggestions on how to approach this essay or share any examples that might guide me in the right direction? I'm feeling a bit …
How's it going, everyone? I'm searching for scholarships and was wondering if there are any that specifically ask for personal statements? I feel like I have a strong chance of winning one if I can sh …
Hey guys! I'm aiming for some scholarships to help pay for college, and I was wondering what kind of SAT scores would make me more competitive for these opportunities? Appreciate any advice!
I know senior year is important and colleges won't like to see me slacking off. I want to strike a balance between taking challenging classes and not overwhelming myself. Any advice on what type of cl …
Curious about what's considered the easiest major in college? I'm still trying to figure out what I want to study, and I want to get a sense of what the easiest route might be.
Hey guys, I applied to UNH and I'm kinda anxious about when they'll send out their acceptance letters. Anybody got any clue when we can expect them?
Hello! I applied Early Decision 1 (ED1) to my dream school and the anticipation is killing me! Can anyone tell me when these decisions usually come out? Is it the same for all colleges or does it vary …
Hey folks! I just got scheduled for my Stanford undergraduate interview, and I'm both excited and a bit nervous. For those of you who have gone through a successful interview, can you share your exper …