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IRL School vs. Online: Pros and Cons?

Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide whether I should stick with my in-person high school or switch to an online school. Can anyone share their experiences or thoughts on the differences between IRL sch …

a year ago

What's the pre-med pathway like?

Hey everyone! As a high school junior thinking about going pre-med in college, I'm curious about the entire process from undergrad to medical school. Can anyone give me a rundown of what the pathway l …

a year ago

Can anyone share their experience living in the Green and Gold Village at William and Mary?

Hey! I got accepted to William and Mary (super stoked!!), and I was really interested in living in the Green and Gold Village. I was wondering if any current or former students could share their exper …

a year ago

Tips on writing a perspective essay?

So I have this assignment where I have to write a perspective essay on a controversial issue. Any suggestions to make it more engaging and convincing? It would be great if you guys could share your ex …

a year ago

Dealing with poor SAT scores

Hey guys, I just got my SAT scores back, and I'm a little bummed out since they were lower than I had hoped for. Any advice on what to do from here? Should I retake the test or focus on other parts of …

a year ago

Getting a C in college - is it okay?

I've heard some mixed opinions on this, so I just wanted to ask: is it okay to get a C in a college course or will it really hurt my academic record?

a year ago

Weirdly challenging AP Spanish questions :/

I'm taking AP Spanish this year, and while I'm doing well overall, I'm having a tough time with some hard spanish questions in the practice exams. Any tips or resources to help me get through these?

a year ago

Top medical schools on the West Coast?

Hi all, I'm starting to explore colleges and I'm really drawn to the West Coast. Can anyone suggest some reputable medical schools in that region? Thanks!

a year ago

REA: What's the difference between REA and other early applications?

Hey everyone! I've seen a lot of people talking about REA (Restrictive Early Action) on the subreddit. I understand that it's an early application option for colleges, but how exactly does it differ f …

a year ago

Counselors Submitting Transcripts After Deadline?

I just realized that my counselor might not have submitted my transcript before the deadline for the colleges I applied to. Is there a possibility for them to submit it after the deadline, and will th …

a year ago

Struggling with the personal essay about myself

Hey everyone! I'm having trouble starting my personal essay for college applications. How do you guys approach writing about yourselves in a way that stands out to admissions officers? I feel like my …

a year ago

Thoughts on online precollege summer programs?

Has anyone participated in online precollege summer programs? Are they worth it and could you share your experience?

a year ago

ACT Calculator Recommendations?

Hey everyone! I'm getting ready for the ACT and wanted to know which calculators are permitted on the test. Also, does anyone have any recommendations on which calculator would be best to use during t …

a year ago

UCI vs UCSD: Which one to choose?

I'm deciding between UCI and UCSD, and I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice on which one might be the better choice? I'm planning to major in Computer Science, if that helps. Thanks!

a year ago

Thoughts on the PreAP program?

Hey there! My school offers a PreAP program, and I'm considering signing up for it. Does anyone have any experience with the program and can give me some advice on whether it's worth it? Thanks!

a year ago

Are there colleges that waive math requirements?

Hey, everyone. Math isn't really my strong suit, and I'm wondering if there are any colleges that would waive the math requirements for students like me. If you know any schools that do this or have a …

a year ago

Meeting Early Action Deadline Strategies

With the November 1 early action deadline approaching, I'm getting a little stressed about finishing everything on time. What are some strategies you guys have used for balancing school work and colle …

a year ago

How many SAT sittings should I plan for?

I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about when to take the SAT. How many times should I plan to take it to get the best possible score, and how should I space out the test dates?

a year ago

How to write engaging topic sentences?

I'm working on my essays for college applications, and I want to make sure my writing is clear and intriguing. What are your tips for crafting great topic sentences that'll keep the reader engaged and …

a year ago

How to handle the race options on the Common App?

Hey all, I'm a little confused about the race options on the Common App. If I identify with more than one race, which box should I check? Should I check all the races I identify with or just the one I …

a year ago
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