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Hello, fellow juniors! I recently took the PSAT and scored a 1000. I know the SAT is a bit different, so I'm curious about how my PSAT score might translate to the SAT. Any insights on what I could ex …
Hi guys! I was just nominated for the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) program, and I'm curious about their acceptance rate. Is it actually competitive, or do they accept pretty much anyone who …
Hey guys! I need some clarification on the different types of essays that can show up on the AP Lit exam. I'm a little bit confused about the different formats and expectations for each essay type. Co …
I currently have a 2.5 GPA and I'm worried about my college prospects. Can anyone tell me how this GPA might affect my chances of getting accepted? Any tips on improving it in my remaining high school …
I'm starting to work on my Northwestern application and their 'Why Northwestern' prompt has me stressed out. Does anyone know where I can find examples of essays that worked? It would be super helpful …
I'm really passionate about space and I want to major in space engineering in college. Can anyone give me advice on how to choose the right school? What colleges are known for having strong space engi …
Hey everyone! I'm working on my UC Personal Insight Questions and I'm looking for some inspiration for the creativity prompt. Could anyone share some examples or experiences they've used in their essa …
I don't have much time left before the AP Calc AB exam. Can anyone give me some quick tips or tricks to help me do well on the test? Anything helps! Thank you!
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I recently got my SAT scores back. Mine is pretty good, and I'm wondering if there are any scholarships out there for students with high SAT scores? Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone! So I'm looking to get more involved in my community and complete some service hours for my applications. Where are some good places to look for community service opportunities? Any cool …
I messed up my grades in freshman and sophomore year, and now I feel like my GPA is too low to get into any of the colleges I'm interested in. I'm working hard to improve my grades now, but I don't kn …
Hi everyone! So I'm really trying to plan out my calendar for the upcoming months, and I'm curious about the AP Chemistry test date. Can someone help me out with this? Thank you!
I'm a junior in high school and just joined my school's mock trial team. Are there any veterans in here who could give me some tips on handling objections? Would love to get better at thinking on my f …
Hey everybody, I have the goal of becoming the valedictorian of my high school. What do you think it takes to achieve that? Can anyone who has been a valedictorian share their qualifications and perso …
Can someone please tell me when I should plan to arrive at the test center for the SAT? I don't want to be late, so any advice would be helpful! Thanks!
Hey, fellow musicians! I'm a junior and play the violin. I want to expand my musical skills over the summer—any recommendations for high school music programs? Let me know your favorites or the ones y …
I need to choose a research essay topic for my English class, but I want to pick something unique and interesting. Any suggestions for cool topics that are appropriate for high school students?
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knows whether it's possible to get a refund for a college application fee after submitting it? I've changed my mind about attending a certain college, but I've alre …
Hey folks! I'm applying to the UF Honors Program, and I'm looking for some guidance or examples of successful essays. Any advice on how to make my essay stand out and improve my chances of getting in?
Hey everyone! I'm working on my college essays and I want to make sure they're as authentic as possible in order to stand out. How can I achieve an authentic voice in my writing? Any tips are greatly …