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Hey, y'all! I'm working on my Duke supplemental essays, and I'm kinda stuck. What are some good tips for writing them? How can I make my essay stand out from the others?
Hi all! I'm part of JROTC at my high school and I was wondering if it was considered an extracurricular activity for college applications. If so, how would colleges view this involvement on my app?
Hey guys! I'm struggling to decide which school I should apply early action to, Harvard or Princeton. Would love to hear about the pros and cons you all might have experienced or heard about. Which on …
I noticed that the Common App essay has a word limit, but I'm struggling to stay within the limit while expressing myself fully. How strict is this word count rule? Can I get away with a few extra wor …
Hey everyone, I'm a bit confused about the differences between the Preact and the ACT. When should I take each one, and how do they fit into my college applications?
I'm currently writing my college essay and struggling with how to introduce myself in an engaging way. Does anyone have advice on how to start off strong without sounding too cliché or boring? Any tip …
I'm about to start writing my Common App essay, but I'm not sure what to write about. What are some popular topics or prompts that you've seen? And do you have any advice on choosing a topic that will …
Hey y'all! I'm a rising junior starting to look at different colleges, and Purdue is one of them. I was wondering if anyone could share their experience or examples of how Purdue supports students' pe …
Hello, everyone! I've been browsing the internet in search of reliable guidance counselor websites to help me better understand the college application process and other aspects of being a high school …
Hey, I'm applying to UCLA and was just wondering if they have single dorms available for freshmen? I'd prefer a single room but not sure what options they provide.
Does anyone know if Randolph-Macon College is a Division 1 school for athletics? I'm considering applying there but wanted to get a sense of their sports program.
Hi everyone, I'm a little stressed about the financial aid process. I was just wondering, how long does it usually take to fill out the FAFSA form? Are there any specific things I should look out for …
I want to demonstrate my creative side in my college essay, but I'm not sure how to do it. Can anyone share examples of creative college essays, or give me some tips on how I can showcase my uniquenes …
Hi, I need some help picking a topic for my Math AA HL IA. I'm interested in statistics and real-world applications, but I'm open to any suggestions. Any ideas or resources to help me find potential t …
Hey guys! So I'm pretty nervous about writing my NYU essay and I'm not sure where to start. Any tips on what to focus on or what admissions officers might be looking for? Thanks in advance!
I'm an aspiring artist and I want to participate in some high school art contests to diversify my portfolio. Can anyone recommend some competitions that are open to high school students?
I'm considering attending a prestigious summer camp to improve my college application. What are some top-notch summer camps you'd recommend, and how can I make myself stand out during the application …
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 …
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 …
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?
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