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