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I'm working on some scholarship applications and feel lost when it comes to answering their essay questions. Does anyone have any advice or a strategy for answering scholarship essay questions effecti …
Hey fellow juniors! With AP exams coming up, I was wondering how everyone is preparing for them. What study resources have you found helpful or any specific techniques you're using? Looking forward to …
I've been considering attending a college with a massive campus. Can anyone give me some insights into the pros and cons of such an environment, and how it might affect my overall college experience? …
Hey guys, I'm really into art and I heard there are student art contests I can enter. What are some popular ones and how can I best prepare for them?
Hey! I'm a hopeful applicant to Columbia Class of 2028. Does anyone know when decisions might come out? Is there a specific date or an estimate that I should be aware of? Thanks!
Anybody know when the AP Computer Science A exam date is for 2024? I'm trying to make a study schedule and I want to be sure I have enough time to prepare for it. Thanks in advance!
I'm taking the AP French Exam this year and I'm kinda nervous about it. Could someone provide me with a rundown of the exam structure and the types of questions I should expect?
I've come across the term 'post-grad year' a few times and I'm not quite sure what it means. Can anyone explain it to me and why someone would choose to do one?
Super stressed right now - can you make it into an Ivy League college if you've gotten a 'C' in high school? Would it matter if I showed improvement in that subject or had a really solid overall profi …
My high school uses a 10-point GPA scale, but I've noticed that most colleges use the 4-point scale. Is there a proper way to convert my GPA from a 10-point scale to the 4-point scale? I'd like to kno …
Hey folks, I'm a little bit stressed about the ACT essay section. Can anyone give me an idea of what kind of topics I might encounter in the writing portion of the test? I want to be prepared as possi …
Hey guys! I took the ACT during the district testing at my school. Does anyone know when I should expect my scores to be released? Is the release timeline different for district tests? Thanks!
I love creative writing and want to enter some story writing competitions. Does anyone know of any contests for high school students and how to find information about them?
Has anyone participated in the Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists program? I'm interested in medical science, and I'm wondering if participating in this program would be worth it and …
Kinda stressed about the upcoming AP Bio test. What's the actual test day like? Are there breaks between sections? Just want to make sure I'm fully prepared.
Hey everyone! I'm a junior from the Bay Area and I'm really interested in finding an internship for this upcoming summer. Does anyone have suggestions for internships or programs that accept high scho …
Hi everyone! I'm interested in becoming a lawyer, but I'm not sure which major would be the best fit for me in undergrad. Can anyone give me some advice on good majors to consider if I'm aiming for la …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college applications and I'm planning to apply to the University of Illinois Urbana. Can anyone give me some tips or advice on how to approach their essay? Tha …
I'm a 16-year old student looking to find an internship this summer, but I'm struggling to find opportunities that accept students my age. Does anyone have any recommendations for internships for a st …
Hey, guys! I'm studying for the AP Psychology exam and I'm feeling a little bit stressed rn. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to tackle the multiple choice and FRQs? I'd really appreciate it …