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George Washington essay prompts?

Hey everyone, I'm planning on applying to George Washington University and I'm starting to work on my essays. Anyone know what the essay prompts are for GWU? Any tips to write a good one?

a year ago

Future physicians and medical scientists: What's the best way to get involved in the medical field during high school?

Hey guys, I'm interested in becoming a physician or medical scientist someday. I'd like some advice on how can I get some experiences related to the field while I'm still in high school? What kind of …

a year ago

Biographical sketch for scholarship applications

Hey everyone, I'm applying for several scholarships and some of them require a biographical sketch. I'm not sure how to make one that's unique and engaging. Can you please share any tips or experience …

a year ago

Class Salutatorian Importance?

Hey guys, I'm currently ranked second in my class. I was just wondering, how important is it to be the class salutatorian when applying to colleges? Does it give me a significant advantage over other …

a year ago

Can I Still Get Into a Good College with a 2.7 GPA?

Hey guys, my cumulative GPA is 2.7 as of now, and I'm worried about college admissions. Is it still possible to get into a good college with this GPA? Any advice on how to improve my chances?

a year ago

How to write a great college essay?

I'm starting to think about my college application essays, and I want to make sure mine stands out from the rest. Do you have any tips, tricks, or resources I could use to write a really great essay t …

a year ago

What are some frequently asked scholarship interview questions?

Hey guys! I have a scholarship interview coming up soon and I'm super nervous. Can you give me a heads-up on what kind of questions are typically asked during scholarship interviews? Is there any advi …

a year ago

Carnegie Mellon Supplemental Essays?

What's up everyone? I'm currently working on my college app and I was wondering if anyone could share some tips or advice on how to approach Carnegie Mellon's supplemental essays? Any help would be gr …

a year ago

Difficulty Level of SAT Math?

Hey everyone! I'm a bit stressed out about the SAT and wondering if I should be concerned about the math section. Is SAT math hard or should I just chill and keep studying regularly? Appreciate any th …

a year ago

Cory Booker Summer Internship?

Hey y'all! I'm really interested in politics and I heard about the Cory Booker summer internship program. Does anyone have any experience with it? How do I go about applying and what are they looking …

a year ago

Looking for scholarships for D3 athletes

Hi guys, I'm a junior planning to play college sports at the Division III level and was wondering if there are any scholarships available specifically for D3 athletes. Any help would be appreciated!

a year ago

How significant are Cornell interviews?

Hi everyone! I'm planning to apply to Cornell and was wondering if the interviews really matter? Are they part of the evaluation process, or more of an informational thing? Thanks!

a year ago

Raising My GPA?

My GPA's a bit lower than I want it to be. Any advice on how to raise it effectively? What strategies have worked for you?

a year ago

How do homeschoolers participate in extracurriculars?

Hi! I'm a homeschooled junior, and I've been wondering about what extracurricular activities are available to homeschoolers like myself. Any advice or resources would be really helpful, thanks!

a year ago

Georgetown residence halls - how do they compare?

Hey fellow applicants! I'm really considering Georgetown as one of my top choices, but I haven't been able to visit the campus yet. Can anyone share their experience with Georgetown residence halls? A …

a year ago

NHS application examples?

Hey everyone, I'm working on my National Honor Society application and was wondering if anyone has examples of successful applications they could share? It would really help me understand what they're …

a year ago

What are some good NJHS service project ideas?

Hey guys, I'm a part of the National Junior Honor Society at my middle school and we need to plan a service project. Does anyone have any suggestions or experiences with cool service projects that we …

a year ago

Any colleges without a core curriculum?

Hey, guys! I'm looking for colleges that give students flexibility in their course choices and don't have a set core curriculum. I want to study quite a few different subjects, and I think this kind o …

a year ago

What does a BA in Biology mean exactly?

Hey, this might seem like a weird question, but I've seen some colleges offer a BA in Biology, instead of a BS. What's the difference between these two? How do they impact future prospects and grad sc …

a year ago

How prestigious is UCSC SIP?

I recently came across the UC Santa Cruz Science Internship Program (UCSC SIP) and was wondering how prestigious or well-known it is in the college admissions process. Does participating in this inter …

a year ago
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