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Hi guys! I'm applying to Duke University and I heard that they accept additional letters of recommendation. Do you think sending an extra one, from someone like an employer or extracurricular supervis …

I've been curious about how the SAT is graded, and I've heard some conflicting info. Does anyone know for sure if the SAT is graded on a curve, or is it based on a standard point scale? I just want to …

I was just wondering, is taking the SAT a mandatory requirement in most high schools? Or does it vary from school to school and district to district?

I have a really great recommendation letter from one of my teachers and I want to use it for multiple college applications. Is this allowed, or do I need separate letters for each college?

Hi everyone! I'm in the process of applying to colleges and I know I'm supposed to self-report my AP scores. How exactly do I do this? If any of you have done this before, please let me know the steps …

Hi there! I'm a little stressed out about my Pomona College application essays. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach these essays? What type of topics or writing styles have worked in the pa …

I'm working on my college essays and I'm a bit stuck with the 'most significant challenge' prompt. On top of that, I'm stressed about it. Can anyone share some examples or advice on how to approach th …

I'm exploring majors, and I'm considering a business degree. I've heard mixed opinions on the difficulty level. Anyone here know how challenging it might be to earn a business degree?

I'm interested in pursuing dentistry in the future, and I'm curious about which classes I should focus on during high school to best prepare for my predental college journey.

Hello! I've been thinking about joining Link Crew at my school. I wanted to ask if it's a good extracurricular to have for college applications and if it shows any particular skills or qualities that …

Hey, so I'm currently working on my application for brown, and I've been hearing some stuff about a video portfolio. Does Brown actually require a video portfolio as part of their application?

Hi, I recently submitted my early application to a college, but I've had a change of heart and want to rescind it. What's the process for doing this? Can anyone guide me through it? Thanks in advance!

Hey there! So I'm in the process of researching colleges, and I'm trying to minimize student loans for my undergrad. I heard some colleges have no-loan policies. Can someone help me with a list of sch …

Hey all! I'm currently a junior and have recently joined my school's Speech and Debate team. Does anyone know if participating in this extracurricular activity will look good on my college apps? Are c …

Hey guys! I've been brainstorming ideas for my college essay but I'm having trouble coming up with an interesting hook. Can you provide some examples or tips on how to write a captivating hook for my …

Hey all, I applied to Clemson for regular decision and I'm super anxious to find out the results. Does anyone know when they typically release regular decision notifications? Thanks!

Hiya! As I'm starting to look at colleges, Howard University has come up a few times, and I'm pretty interested in it. Anyone got tips or experiences they wanna share about writing a successful essay …

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some suggestions for interesting research topics to write about as part of my junior year assignments. I want to come up with something really unique and engaging, so if …

Hey everyone, I know this might be early, but I'm super nervous about Ivy League results day coming up next year. How did you all cope with the stress and anticipation during your application process?

I've just started self-studying AP Physics 1 and I'm nervous about the example questions I've seen so far. Are they generally harder than the ones I'll find on the actual exam, or should I expect comp …