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High school extracurriculars: what does HOSA stand for?

I've heard of HOSA in high school but I'm not exactly sure what it stands for and what the organization does. Does anyone have more info on what HOSA is?

a year ago

Scholarships for moms/single mothers?

My mom is considering going back to school and I wanted to help her find some scholarships specifically for moms and single mothers. Do you guys have any recommendations or resources? Thanks!

a year ago

NY Times Summer Academy Experiences?

Hey everyone! I've been looking into the NY Times Summer Academy, but I'm not really sure what to expect. Can anyone who's attended this program share their experiences, like what you learned and soci …

a year ago

Sarah Lawrence supplemental essay help?

Hello! I'm applying to Sarah Lawrence College and I'm wondering about the supplemental essay. Can someone give me advice on what the essay prompt is and any tips for writing a strong submission? Thank …

a year ago

Is UVA Need-Blind?

Hey guys, I'm applying to UVA, but I have concerns about financial aid. Does anyone know if UVA is a need-blind school? Really need some insights on this issue. Thanks a lot in advance!

a year ago

UChicago 'Why us' essay examples?

Hey friends! I'm applying to UChicago and I want to make sure my 'Why us' essay really stands out. Can anyone share some successful examples that they've seen or give any tips on how to approach this …

a year ago

Going from high school to psychiatry: what's the academic path?

I want to become a psychiatrist, but I'm not sure what degrees I need to get there. Can anyone help me understand the academic path I should follow after high school?

a year ago

UCI appeal acceptance rate?

Hello everyone, I got waitlisted at UCI and I'm considering writing an appeal letter. Does anyone here know the acceptance rate for appeals or any strategies that have worked in the past? Thank you!

a year ago

Tips for writing a killer AP argument essay?

Hey peeps, so with AP season just around the corner, I'm stressing a little bit about the AP argument essay. Any tips or strategies on how to write a solid argument essay that could help boost my scor …

a year ago

Advice on writing Texas A&M engineering essay?

Hey everyone! I'm applying to Texas A&M's engineering program and I need some help with the essay. Any tips on structuring it and what type of content to include? Any advice is much appreciated!

a year ago

Successful UC Berkeley essays?

Hey y'all! I'm aiming for UC Berkeley and I was wondering if there's a place where I can find successful essays from students who got accepted? I'd love to read some examples of essays that worked to …

a year ago

Do colleges care about outside school activities?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been involved in a bunch of activities outside of school. I'm wondering if colleges look at these just as much as they consider school clubs and sports? Thanks in advan …

a year ago

Applying to Pitt Honors: What's the Process?

Hey fellow applicants! I'm looking to apply for the Pitt Honors program. Can anyone walk me through the process, application requirements, and what they're looking for in potential candidates? Any ins …

a year ago

Tips for writing an AP English argument essay?

Hey r/applyingtocollege! I'm taking AP English and I've been struggling with the argument essay portion of the exam. Any tips or strategies for improving my argumentative writing skills? Thanks in adv …

a year ago

Academic Common Market benefits?

Can anyone explain what the Academic Common Market is and if it could help me save money on out-of-state tuition? I'd love to gather some insights.

a year ago

Examples of successful UMich supplemental essays?

Hey, I'm a junior and starting to work on my college essays. Does anyone have examples of successful UMich supplemental essays that they're willing to share? I want to get a sense of what made them st …

a year ago

Thoughts on personal values essays?

I've been considering writing about my personal values for one of my college essays. What do you guys think? Have any of you written about this topic or seen essays where it worked out well? Any tips …

a year ago

Tips for writing top-5 school essays

Hey everyone, I'm applying to some top-5 schools and I want to make sure my application essays are on point. Can anyone who's been through the process share some advice or tips on how to write a stell …

a year ago

Looking for advice on University of Michigan essay prompts!

Hey everyone! I'm starting to work on my U of M application, and I was wondering if anybody could share their insights or tips about tackling the essay prompts? What do admissions usually look for in …

a year ago

Where can I find Stanford sample essays?

Hi everyone, I want to get a feel for the style and content of successful Stanford essays before working on my own. Does anyone know where I can find some good examples of accepted essays? Any resourc …

a year ago
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