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I'm considering a career in medicine, and I want to know more about the premed track in college. What can I expect in terms of coursework and extracurriculars?

Hey everyone, I was considering taking AP Computer Science Principles next year. For those who've taken it, do you think it's worth taking in high school? What kind of benefits did you see from the cl …

I just received an invitation to join the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) and I noticed there's a fee. Is it a one-time fee or are there any additional costs related to membership lat …

Hey, everyone! I'm taking a few dual enrollment courses at my high school, and I was wondering how likely it is that colleges will accept these credits? Is it worth investing time and effort in these …

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in joining some pre-professional clubs when I get to college. Harvard has some amazing opportunities. What are some standout pre-professional groups at Harvard that …

Hey, I'm starting to plan my Notre Dame supplemental essays and I'm feeling a bit stressed. Does anyone have advice on how to tackle these essays, and what themes or topics have worked well for succes …

Hey guys, I just had an awesome interview with a UPenn alumni and I want to write a thank-you note. What's the best way to make a lasting (and positive) impression with my note?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior in high school with a 3.5 GPA. I want to start researching colleges that would be a good fit for my academic standing. Can you recommend any colleges I might look …

Hey guys, I've heard about the National Hispanic Award before, but I'm not sure what it is or how to apply. Can someone give me the rundown on what it entails? Appreciate the help!

I just got my junior PSAT scores back, and I'm not sure how to interpret them in terms of my college admissions chances. How do colleges view junior PSAT scores and do they carry any significant weigh …

I've been hearing about colleges that meet 100% of students' demonstrated financial need. How do they determine this, and are there any strings attached? Can anyone name a few schools like this?

Hey everyone! I'm getting ready to apply to MIT and I want to make sure my application is as strong as possible. What can I expect from the MIT supplement and what sort of questions do they usually as …

Hi fellow students! I'm taking AP Physics C next year and I'm wondering how you guys approached studying for this course. What resources did you find most helpful and what study techniques made a diff …

Hi guys! I was curious if there's a specific GPA requirement to join the NSHSS. I'm trying to determine if I'm eligible or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hey guys, I'll be taking English 2 Honors next year, and I'm wondering how hard it is compared to regular English. Are there any significant differences in the workload, the types of assignments we'll …

Does anyone have the contact info for the Long Beach State admissions office? I have a few questions I'd like to ask before applying.

I'm interested in getting some real-world experience with a prestigious internship this summer. Any recommendations for competitive internships open to high school students? Extra brownie points for i …

So, I was thinking about attending a leadership summer camp this year to develop my skills and maybe meet some like-minded students. Has anyone been to one or know someone who has? What was your exper …

I recently took the SAT and I'm really curious about my scores. Does anyone know how long it takes to get SAT test results back? I'm a bit stressed out because I wanna know how well I did.

Hello! As I'm preparing my college list, I'm considering schools in the Midwest. Does anyone have suggestions on some good Midwest colleges and universities to look into? Also, any insights into the a …