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How do I handle circle questions on the SAT?

I'm having trouble with the circle questions on the math section of the SAT. Anybody have any tips or resources to help me tackle these types of questions? Thanks!

a year ago

PreACT to ACT Conversion?

Hey, I recently took the PreACT, and I was wondering if there's any way to convert my score to an estimated ACT score? Is there a reliable method or chart out there for this? Thanks!

a year ago

Vet School Pre-requisites

Hey y'all, I'm a high school junior and I've always wanted to be a veterinarian. Can anyone shed some light on what pre-requisites I should be focusing on during high school, and what courses would be …

a year ago

Changing personal essay after submission?

Hey everyone, I submitted my application to one college but I want to make some changes to my personal essay. Can I change my personal essay after submitting it for that college, or do I have to stick …

a year ago

UC decisions timing?

Hey y'all! So I've applied to some University of California schools and just wanted to know, when do UC decisions usually come out? I'm getting a little stressed about waiting for my results. Thanks!

a year ago

Hardest College Class?

Just curious, what do you guys think is the hardest class in college? I'd love to hear some opinions so I know what to expect when I eventually head off to college!

a year ago

How to show I'm a strong candidate for UC schools?

Hey everyone! As a junior, I am starting to think about college applications, and I have my heart set on the UC system. Do you have any suggestions on what would make me a strong candidate for these s …

a year ago

Swarthmore essays advice?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior applying to Swarthmore next year, and I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to make my Swarthmore specific essays stand out? What should I definitely include or avoi …

a year ago

Choosing the best research topics for a high school project?

Hi all! So my teacher assigned us a research project, and I have no idea which topic to choose. What criteria should I use to pick a topic that's the best fit for a high school project?

a year ago

Tips for writing the UC 'greatest talent' essay?

Hey everyone! I've noticed that the UC application has a 'greatest talent or skill' essay. I'm not quite sure how to approach this prompt. Can anyone offer some tips or advice on showcasing my talent …

a year ago

Parent income impact on financial aid?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and I've been thinking a lot about college financial aid lately. Does my parents' income from work affect the amount of financial aid I can receive? Would apprecia …

a year ago

AP Physics C Test Date

Hi everyone! I'm taking AP Physics C this year and wanted to know when the exam is scheduled. Can anyone tell me the test date for AP Physics C? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

The role of QuestBridge in college admissions

Hey there! I've come across the term 'QuestBridge' and it seems related to college admissions. Can someone explain what QuestBridge does and how it helps high school students? Thanks!

a year ago

List of all Division 1 Football Colleges?

I'm a junior interested in playing football in college and would love to have a comprehensive list of all the Division 1 football colleges. Does anyone know where I could find such a list or can you s …

a year ago

10 persuasive speech topics

Hi there! I'm taking a public speaking course this semester and I have to deliver a persuasive speech. I'm struggling to come up with a topic. Can y'all share some interesting and impactful topics to …

a year ago

AP Physics 1 Self-Study Experiences?

Hello everyone! For those who have self-studied AP Physics 1, how did you go about it? Which resources worked best for you, and how long did you spend preparing? Any advice would be greatly appreciate …

a year ago

Hardest career to study?

Hey guys, I've been thinking about my future and I've been wondering what's considered the hardest career to study for. Does anyone have any ideas? I'm just curious about what's out there.

a year ago

USC Deferred Admission: Pros and Cons?

Hi all! I've been admitted to USC but I'm considering deferring for a year to take a gap year. What are the pros and cons of deferring admission at USC? Will it affect my financial aid package or hous …

a year ago

Searching for college essay samples

Hi all, I'm working on my college essays and I'm looking for some inspiration. Does anyone know where I can find samples of good college essays? Any suggestions on how to make my essay stand out are w …

a year ago

Finding summer business internships for high school students

I'm looking for business internships to get some experience this summer, but I'm having a hard time finding opportunities for high school students. Any tips or resources you guys can recommend?

a year ago
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