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Hey everyone, I'm working on my MIT application and I was wondering if you guys have any tips or strategies for writing the significant challenge essay. Any advice on choosing the challenge or how to …
Hi everyone, I'm a little confused about college admissions. When colleges evaluate our applications, do they consider our weighted GPA or unweighted GPA, or both? Any clarification would be great!
Hey guys! I'm trying to choose between University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) and Colorado State University (CSU). Does anyone have any feedback on their experiences at either school, especially …
Hey y'all! I'm from Arkansas and I'm trying to find a fun and engaging summer program within my state to attend this year. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks a bunch!
Struggling to choose between Ohio State University and Texas Tech University for college. Can anyone weigh in on the pros and cons of each? I'm especially interested in student life, academics, and ca …
Hey guys! I'm a junior working on my UC applications and I could use some inspiration for my essays. Can anyone share some tips or examples of great UC admissions essays? Are there any resources you'd …
Hey everyone! I am currently deciding between the University of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver. Could you please share any info on their academics, campus environments, and social scenes …
Hello friends! Once the SAT scores are released, where can I go online to see mine? Is there a specific website or process I should follow to access my scores?
I'm considering a career in either orthodontics or general dentistry, so I'm wondering what the differences are between being an orthodontic hygienist and a dental hygienist. What are the education re …
I'm applying to WashU and they have this optional 90-second video submission. Could anyone share some advice on what they're looking for in the video, or any creative ideas on how to showcase myself? …
Hey guys, I'm getting interested in USC, and I've been hearing about their special programs. Can someone explain how these programs work and what's unique about them? Are there special application pro …
Hello everyone! I have to decide between UC Riverside and Cal Poly Pomona for computer science. I'm curious about the reputation and quality of their computer science programs, research opportunities, …
Hi guys! I've been looking into colleges lately and stumbled across some that follow the trimester system. What are your thoughts and opinions on attending a school with trimesters? Are there any adva …
I'm taking AP Lit next year, and I want to start reading some of the books that might be covered in the class. Does anyone have a list of common books read in AP Lit, or just some recommendations of g …
I've been looking into UC Davis and I really like the campus, but I'm a little bit stressed about tuition costs. Can anyone give me a general idea of how much it costs for both in-state and out-of-sta …
Hi everyone, I'm planning to apply to the University of Chicago and I'm trying to brainstorm ideas for my essay. What are some interesting topics that you've seen in UChicago essays or have written ab …
Hey everyone! Can any of you weigh in on whether participating in the NSLI-Y program looks good for college applications? I'm really interested in this language study program, but I wanna know if it's …
Hi, friends! I'm planning on applying to joint BS/MD programs, but I'm struggling to find a comprehensive list of all the available programs in the US. Does anyone know where I can find this informati …
I'm considering applying to Rutgers and Stony Brook for a STEM major, and I'd love to hear from students who have experience at either (or both) schools. What should I know about the STEM programs, ca …
I'm in AP Lit this year, and I'm having a difficult time with prose analysis. Are there any strategies that you guys found helpful when analyzing and writing about prose passages in AP Lit? How can I …