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I'm currently a high school junior and beginning my college search process. I'm particularly interested in schools located in the Midwest. Can anyone recommend some top colleges in this region that I …
Hey guys, I recently got my PSAT score back and scored a 1410. Is there a way to roughly estimate what this could translate to on the actual SAT? Also, do you have any tips for improving my score from …
Hey guys! I'm writing an argumentative essay for my English class. How many paragraphs do you think it should have? What's a good structure to follow? Thanks!
Hello! I do a lot of community service and I've noticed that there are scholarships available based on these activities. However, I'm not really sure how to make myself stand out among other applicant …
Hey all, I'm starting to work on my college apps, and I'm kinda lost on how to make my personal statement really stand out. What have been some successful examples of written statements that you guys …
Hey guys! I've been doing some volunteer work in high school and I wanted to know how many hours of volunteering is generally recommended, like what would be considered a good amount for college appli …
Hey everyone, I'm applying to William and Mary and I was wondering if any of you could share the essay prompts for this year? I want to start brainstorming ideas and getting a head start on the writin …
Hey guys! I've decided that I want to be a pharmacist, but I'm unsure which major to choose during undergrad. I'm considering Chemistry, Biology, or something else. Any advice from those who have take …
Hey everyone! I just took the December SAT and I'm really eager to get my scores. Anyone know when they're going to be released?
Hiya! I'm studying for the ACT and having a bit of a tough time deciphering the types of passages that'll show up on the Reading section. What kinds of passages should I expect, and how can I best pre …
Hello, fellow applicants! As I'm working on my Common App essay, I just wanted to know if there's a specific word count I should stick to for these college essays? Do different colleges have different …
I have to write an essay explaining why I'm a good candidate for a scholarship, but I'm struggling to come up with some points. Any advice or ideas on what to include?
Hey guys, I'm feeling pretty stressed about a recent AP exam I took. I think I might get a 1, will this affect my college admissions chances? I've been working really hard in my other classes, so this …
Hey everyone, I'm thinking about taking the IELTS exam soon. Does anyone have any tips or strategies that helped them during the test? I'd really appreciate any advice on how to prepare and what to fo …
Hi everyone! I received an invitation to join the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). How much does membership cost and is it worth paying to join? Does it actually help with college app …
Hey guys, I'm looking for some new SAT practice tests to help me study and improve my scores. Which practice tests are the most helpful and reliable in terms of simulating the actual test? Any feedbac …
Hey guys, I'm working on my FAFSA and I need to find Parent 1's income on the 1040 tax form. Where can I locate this information? Thanks for the help!
Hey everyone, as I plan out my junior year schedule, I'm debating whether or not to take APUSH. I know it's a lot of work, but is it worth it in terms of college admissions or preparing me for college …
I'm exploring different colleges and I've heard about Vanderbilt. What is this University especially known or famous for?
Hey y'all! I'm super interested in applying for the Research Science Institute, but I'm not sure how competitive it is. How do you think I can increase my chances of getting accepted? Thanks!