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Hello! I'm considering attending UMass Amherst, but I'm a little concerned about the cost of room and board. Can anyone give me an idea of how much it is and if there are any ways to save on those exp …
Are there any schools that offer 'fly-in' programs to visit campus for prospective students who may not be able to afford the travel costs? I'd love to visit some colleges further away but can't affor …
Hey, I'm trying to find colleges that have a high graduation rate, as I think it might indicate great support from the school. Can anyone suggest some colleges with high graduation rates? Thanks!
Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to Harvard and I'm curious about the pre-professional groups available there. What kind of groups exist for students interested in law, medicine, and other profe …
I'm considering joining the Spanish Honor Society at my school, but I'm not sure if it's worth it or if it'll look good on my college applications. What do you guys think?
So, I'm part of the National Honor Society planning committee at my school, and we're brainstorming new and exciting ideas for activities and projects. I would love to hear about any cool ideas or exp …
Hey everyone, I'm torn between applying to Smith College and Wellesley College as my top choices. Can anyone provide some insights into the key differences between these two schools and tips on how to …
So, I applied to Harvard and noticed that many of my peers have already heard back about their interviews. I haven't received any communication yet, and I'm starting to worry. Does not getting an inte …
Hey y'all! I'm struggling with my college essays right now and I'm looking for inspiration. Do you guys have any go-to sources for sample college application essays that really stand out? Please let m …
Hi everyone! I'd like to know what high school honor societies are out there and which ones I should consider joining. Can you please share your experiences with any honor society you've been a part o …
Hi! I'm starting to prepare for the ACT and I was curious about the time limit. How much time do you have to take the whole ACT test, and is the time divided evenly between sections? Any advice on pac …
Hey there! I'm looking for schools that give students the flexibility to choose what they learn and customize their academic experience. Does anyone know of any colleges that provide this kind of lear …
Can you guys please provide some examples of significant educational opportunities that I can write about for college applications? I need to think outside the box and consider different types of oppo …
Hi guys, I'm currently taking IB Business and I'm really stressing about the upcoming Paper 1 exam. What tips do you have to effectively prepare and study for this? Are there any resources I should ch …
Quick question: If I participate in a study abroad program during high school, can I list this as an extracurricular activity on my college applications?
Hey everyone! I've recently heard about this program called Questbridge that connects low-income students to top colleges. What are the specific application requirements for Questbridge? How different …
Hi there! So, I'm an out-of-state (OOS) student and I'm really interested in applying to UCLA. I know it's super competitive for OOS applicants. What are some things I should emphasize to increase my …
Hey everyone, I got accepted to both Northeastern and Boston University, and I'm having a tough time deciding between the two. Can someone provide any pros and cons for each school to help make my dec …
Hey guys, I took the SAT recently and I'm a bit confused about how the grading chart works. Can someone explain to me how the scores are calculated, the possible score ranges, and how the chart or sca …
Hello! I'm a little worried about entering my social security number on the Common App. Is it required and how secure is it? Any information from those who have completed the process would be super he …