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I've been trying to find some reputable youth leadership programs that cater to high school students, but there's so many out there! Have any of you participated in one you'd recommend? I'm looking to …

Hi everyone! I'm torn between different engineering degrees, and I'd appreciate it if anyone could share some advice on how to pick the right one. Can you guys explain the differences between various …

I'm a bit worried about how to pay for college. Can anyone tell me when colleges usually send out their financial aid packages? And do they come with the acceptance letters or later on?

Hey everyone, I'm currently working on my college essays and I need some inspiration. Can anyone give me examples or ideas on how to introduce myself effectively in a college essay without sounding cl …

I've seen some mentions of using a 'peer reference' in the application process instead of just teachers or counselors. Can any of you guys provide an example or some guidelines on how to use peer refe …

Hey everyone! I'll be taking IB Chemistry soon and I was wondering if you guys could recommend any good books or resources that you found really helpful in preparing for the subject. Any advice would …

I'm a bit confused about the difference between Computer Engineering and Software Engineering. Can someone clarify the main differences between the two and which one might be a better fit depending on …

Hey everyone, I recently heard about the National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program, but I'm having a hard time finding detailed information about it. Can someone please explain the selection proce …

Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about this whole rank weighting concept. What exactly does it involve? How can it impact college applications and which universities take it into consideration? Thanks.

Hey everyone! I'm trying to build a strong college application, and I was wondering how many hours of volunteering would be considered 'good' or enough for colleges? I don't wanna do the bare minimum …

Hey guys, I just started looking into colleges and I'm already stressing about tuition costs. Does anyone know of any 4-year colleges that offer free tuition for their students? Any suggestions would …

Hey guys, I'm a junior who's considering going to law school after undergrad. I've been wondering - what are the most common majors that students choose before going to law school? Any suggestions on …

I'm interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy. Are there any internship opportunities available specifically for high school students? If so, how do I go about finding these internships?

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm interested in finding a paid internship in my area. Does anyone have advice on places to search for internships for high school students? Any websites o …

Hello! I'm really interested in applying for a NASA high school internship, and I was curious about the acceptance rate. Do any of you know how competitive it is, or have any tips on how to make my ap …

Hey, I recently got an invitation to the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) Medicine program. I'm interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, but is this program actually legit? Or is it …

Hey guys! So, I'm trying to get involved in extracurricular activities that revolve around 'call to action' topics, like social justice or environmental issues. Has anyone here participated in such ac …

I'm taking AP Gov next semester and I was wondering how long the actual AP test is. Also, if any of you have taken it before, do you have any tips or resources for studying? Thanks a lot!

Hey everyone! I'm really into creating and inventing stuff, and I'm thinking about submitting a Maker Portfolio to MIT. Can anyone give me advice or examples on what they're looking for in a successfu …

Hey everyone, I'm planning on taking the SAT and I'm trying to figure out how long the test usually takes. What time does the SAT usually end? I have a family commitment on the same day and I want to …