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Is Chemistry Paper 1 in IB particularly difficult?

Hey guys, I'm an IB student, and chemistry is one of my higher-level subjects. I've heard that Paper 1 is quite challenging, and I'm pretty nervous about it. Can anyone give me some advice on tackling …

2 years ago

AP English Language Difficulty

Hey, I'm trying to plan out my schedule for next year, and I'm wondering about AP English Language (AP Lang). For those who have taken it, was it a really difficult class? How much time did you need t …

2 years ago

Tips for Tackling Lehigh Supplemental Essays?

Hey guys, I'm applying to Lehigh and I'm struggling a bit with the supplemental essays. Can anyone offer any advice, strategies, or good resources to help me create some killer essays for Lehigh?

Than …

2 years ago

What to include in MIT's Additional Information section?

Hi! I'm currently working on my MIT application and I'm not sure if I should utilize the Additional Information section. In your opinion, what kind of details should I include here? Should it be used …

2 years ago

Penn State Undecided Admission

I'm interested in applying to Penn State, but I'm undecided about my major. Is it easier to get admitted if I apply as undecided? Any advice on the application process?

2 years ago

Difficulty of college Trigonometry: is it hard?

Hey everyone! I need to take a math class in college and was considering Trigonometry. Is it super hard or manageable? Any advice from people who have taken it would be awesome. Thanks!

2 years ago

Thoughts on National Student Leadership Conference?

I got an invitation to the National Student Leadership Conference and was wondering if it's worth attending? Can anyone share their experiences and if it helps with college admissions?

2 years ago

Mock Trial: Creating an effective objection cheat sheet?

Hi there! I'm on my school's Mock Trial team and was wondering if any of y'all have tips for making an objection cheat sheet that will have all the important objections and their meaning in a concise …

2 years ago

NSHSS student population?

Hey all, just a quick question: does anyone know how many students are part of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)? I'm wondering if it's a pretty big organization or if it's more on …

2 years ago

A list of need-blind admission universities?

Hey everyone! I'm trying to find a comprehensive list of need-blind admission universities. It's important for me because I'll definitely need financial aid. Does anyone have a reliable source or some …

2 years ago

MIT vs Stanford: How to decide between the two?

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior planning to apply to both MIT and Stanford. While I know it's too early to make a decision, I want to be prepared if I miraculously get accepted to both. What factor …

2 years ago

Ivy League Schools Accepting 3.5 GPA?

Hey, I've got a 3.5 GPA, and I know that's not the highest out there. I was wondering if there are any Ivy League schools that regularly accept students with 3.5 GPAs or lower. Is it still worth it fo …

2 years ago

Writing a community service scholarship essay

I'm applying for a scholarship that requires an essay about my community service experiences. What are some tips or ideas you could give me for writing a strong essay to impress the scholarship commit …

2 years ago

Starting a cultural club at school?

Hey everyone! I've been interested in starting a cultural club at my high school, but I'm not sure where to begin. Can you guys offer any advice on getting a club started and making it successful?

2 years ago

Early Action Applications: What's the limit?

I'm planning on applying to colleges early action, but I'm not sure how many I can apply to. Is there a limit on the number of early action applications you can send? Any help would be appreciated!

2 years ago

AP Chemistry Difficulty

I'm considering taking AP Chemistry next year, but I'm not sure how difficult it will be. Can anyone who has taken it share their experience? How much time did you have to dedicate to the class and ho …

2 years ago

What's the deal with internal scholarships?

Hi all! I've heard about internal scholarships and I'm a bit confused about what they are. How do they work, and how do I find out if colleges I'm applying to offer them?

2 years ago

Scholarships for Regular Decision applicants?

I'm applying to colleges Regular Decision and I'm curious if you can still get scholarships if you apply this way. Are there any disadvantages to applying RD when it comes to financial aid opportunit …

2 years ago

3.29 GPA - Should I Be Worried?

I have a 3.29 GPA and I'm not sure if it's good or bad for college admissions. Can someone give me an idea of how competitive this GPA is? Also, do you have any suggestions to help improve my applicat …

2 years ago

Writing an essay about NHS's Four Pillars - any ideas?

I'm working on an essay that talks about the four pillars of NHS (scholarship, service, leadership, and character). Does anyone have any advice on how to approach this and what personal anecdotes or e …

2 years ago
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