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How to get an athletic scholarship?

I'm a junior in high school and I'm super interested in getting an athletic scholarship for college. Can someone explain the process of obtaining scholarships as a student-athlete? Also, any tips on h …

a year ago

Improving my academic writing with better vocabulary

Hello! I'm looking to improve my essay writing and would love some advice on how to use more academically appropriate vocabulary. What are some tips or resources to help me build a stronger vocabulary …

a year ago

UCLA high school summer programs – any recommendations?

I'm a junior and thinking about joining a pre-college summer program at UCLA. Does anyone have any recommendations for impactful programs they've attended or heard about? I'm open to various subject a …

a year ago

How long do AP exams usually take?

Hey, I'm a junior planning to take a few AP tests for the first time and I'm a bit curious about their length. About how much time should I expect to spend taking each AP exam? And are some tests long …

a year ago

NY Regents Exams—How many are there?

Hey y'all! I live in New York and I was wondering how many different Regents exams are there? Do I need to take them all or just specific ones for my classes? Any info would be super helpful!

a year ago

What is senioritis?

I've heard upperclassmen mentioning 'senioritis' a lot. What is it really? Is it just a term for being stressed out or feeling unproductive in senior year?

a year ago

Successful USC essays?

I'm in the process of writing my USC application essays, and I'm pretty stressed. Does anyone have any examples of essays that worked or tips on how to write a successful USC essay? Any help would be …

a year ago

Timeframe for Receiving ACT Scores

Hey friends, I just took the ACT and I'm wondering how long it usually takes to receive the scores. Can somebody let me know what the typical wait time is? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

How reliable are college ranking lists?

Hey guys, I'm starting to look at colleges and wondering how much I should trust those college ranking lists. Can anyone share their thoughts on whether they're accurate, helpful, or should be taken w …

a year ago

Mastering solid geometry for SAT and ACT?

Hi all, I'm working on improving my score in the Math section of both the SAT and ACT. I'm having some trouble with solid geometry problems. Can anyone suggest any resources like guides or videos that …

a year ago

Valedictorians - how many in a school?

Is it common for there to be only one valedictorian in a school, or multiple ones depending on the number of students? How is this usually determined? Just curious about the process!

a year ago

Converting to a B+ on a 4.0 scale?

Hey guys! So, I got a B+ in one of my classes, but I'm not entirely sure how that translates to a 4.0 scale. Can anyone help me figure that out? Thanks!

a year ago

What does the AVID club do?

I've heard about the AVID club at my school, but I don't really know what it does. Can anyone explain the purpose of an AVID club and what kind of activities it usually involves? Would it be beneficia …

a year ago

Brown supplement writing ideas!

Hey guys! So I'm currently brainstorming ideas for the Brown supplement. Do you have any suggestions on unique topics or perspectives I could use to showcase my personality and values?

a year ago

Exploring art scholarships and opportunities

Hi everyone! I'm looking to apply for some art contest scholarships to help with college costs. Any suggestions for contests I should be entering? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

How Long Is the AP Gov Test?

What's up, guys? So, I'm planning to take the AP Gov test soon, but I'm not quite sure about its duration. Can someone who has taken the test before tell me how long it is? Thanks!

a year ago

Finding your target schools

Hey there! I'm trying to create a balanced college list, and I'm not really sure how to find or categorize my target schools. What factors should I consider when determining which schools are my targe …

a year ago

Making the most of SAT math formulas?

Hey, I'm looking for some insight on how to effectively use the SAT math formulas during the test. Anyone got some strategies or advice that could help me maximize my math score?

a year ago

Best ACT Reading Practice Tests?

Hey guys, I've been studying for the ACT and I really want to improve my Reading score. Can anyone recommend some good reading practice tests that are similar to the actual ACT? Thanks so much!

a year ago

Calculus AB exam tips and strategies?

Hey, guys! I'm a senior taking AP Calculus AB this year, and I'm starting to prep for the exam. What are some useful tips or strategies for studying and approaching the questions? Any resources that y …

a year ago
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