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I'm a junior and trying to make my GPA look good for college applications. What are some tried-and-true strategies to bring my GPA up before senior year?

Hey, I realized I should probably withdraw from an AP test this year. What's the proper way to go about canceling an AP test registration and is there any penalty for doing so?

Hey everyone! I've been thinking about pursuing a career in medicine but I'd like to know from those who are on the same path, just how hard is it to become a doctor? What challenges can I expect in h …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior caught between applying ED/EA to either Duke or UPenn. Both schools have their appeal, but I'm struggling to decide. What were some key factors that helped you choose between …

Hi all! I'm currently a junior and I'm really passionate about engineering. I've been trying to find some exciting high school engineering programs to attend, but I'm overwhelmed by the options. Can a …

Hi! I'm a high school junior, and I have a 3.9 weighted GPA right now. I'm a little stressed because I want to know if this GPA is competitive enough for college applications. Any input would be appre …

Hey guys, I'm considering taking AP Seminar next year, and I'm wondering how difficult the class is. What type of workload should I expect? Any tips from people who've taken this class before?

I adore a campus with great aesthetics and I'm looking into HBCUs! Could you guys share which HBCU campuses are known for their beauty and overall campus environment?

As a hopeful future biomedical engineer, I'm interested in finding HBCUs that offer this major. Any leads on schools with great lab facilities and research opportunities in biomedical engineering?

Hey everybody! I'm trying to get a better understanding of what EOP stands for in the college admissions process. Can someone break down for me what the Educational Opportunity Program is all about, a …

So I got selected for a scholarship interview, which is super cool, but I'm lowkey nervous about it. Any advice on how to best prepare and make a good impression? What kind of questions should I expec …

I've been working on my college applications, and I'm wondering how important supplemental essays really are. Do colleges really pay attention to them as much as the main essay? Thanks for any insight …

Hey, so I've been looking into the sports scene at HBCUs and I'm curious about the athletic conferences they're a part of. Could somebody break down the list of HBCU athletic conferences for me?

I would really appreciate some guidance in achieving a 4.0 GPA. What are some key habits, strategies, and advice from y'all who've managed to maintain a 4.0 throughout high school?

Hey everyone, does anyone know how long it takes for ACT scores to be posted and sent to colleges? Just trying to manage my expectations over here. Thanks!

Hey everyone, I've been actively involved in my school's AVID program since freshman year and have taken leadership roles. How much will this involvement help differentiate my college application? Sho …

I've noticed that a 4.0 GPA is often mentioned as the highest you can get in high school. What exactly does a 4.0 GPA mean and how is it calculated? Does it mean that I got straight A's in all my clas …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and getting serious about my college list. I've always been told Ivy League schools are the top, but lately, I've been learning about HBCUs and their unique environments. How do …

Sounds like a weird question, but I've heard people mention different 'Harvards.' Are they referring to different campuses or schools within Harvard University? Can someone clarify this for me?

I want to start doing some volunteer work to give back to the community and add to my college applications. What are some good volunteering activities that can fit into a busy high school schedule?