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Hey everyone! I have a chance to talk to an admission officer from one of my top-choice schools. What are some essential questions that I should be asking? I want to show genuine interest and make a g …
Hi! I'm a bit stressed about my final exams and I wanna know how much they'll impact my semester grade. Does anyone have any tips or methods on how to calculate the final exam grade? Any help would be …
Hi guys, I'm in search of colleges that meet 100% of a student's demonstrated financial need, as this would really help my family financially. Can you recommend some schools that are known to do this?
Hey guys, I'm really interested in applying to BYU, but I'm not too sure about their GPA requirements. Does anyone know what GPA range they typically accept? A little insight would be super helpful! T …
Hey, I received an invitation to join the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), and I'm not sure if it's really prestigious or not. Can someone let me know whether I should seriously consi …
When I apply to colleges, can the colleges see which other schools I'm applying to? I'm just wondering if it might impact their decision to admit me if they know who else I'm considering.
I just got a C in one of my classes, and I'm really worried about how it's going to bring down my GPA. Can anyone help me understand how much a C might impact my overall grade?
Hello, I'm currently completing my Common App and I'm not 100% sure that I need to check every single box in the activities section. I have a few areas that don't apply to me and I don't want to force …
Heyyy, can someone please tell me how long the AP Macroeconomics test is? I'm trying to plan ahead and see if I can balance the exam with my other commitments.
I recently got a B in one of my college courses, and I'm slightly concerned. Should I be worried about the impact of this grade on my GPA or future opportunities?
Hi all, I'm a junior getting started on my college essays. Can anyone share exemplar college essays that really caught the eye of admission officers? I'm looking for some inspiration to help me write …
I've heard that humor can be a great way to stand out in the college application process. Does anyone have any examples of funny college essays that actually worked? I'd love to see how other students …
Hey everyone, I have to write a research paper for one of my classes, and I'm struggling to come up with an interesting and unique topic. Do you guys have any suggestions for great research paper subj …
Hey there! I'm getting ready to submit my CSS profile and I'm wondering what kind of documents I should have on hand. Can anyone tell me which documents are commonly required for the CSS profile? Than …
Is it a good idea to write about a controversial topic for my college essay? Would it help me stand out or is it too risky?
Hey, does anyone know when Harvard's Restrictive Early Action (REA) decision notifications usually come out? I'm getting really anxious to find out my results! Thanks 🙏
Hey everybody! I'm a junior looking to apply to Georgia Tech next year, and I was wondering if anyone knows the current Georgia Tech essay prompts for the application? I'd like to start brainstorming …
Hey everyone, so I'm taking the ACT soon, and I was wondering if we can use calculators on the math portion of the test? If so, are there any specific types or features that aren't allowed? Thanks!
Hey guys, I've run into a few issues while filling out the Common App and haven't found the answers on their website. Does anyone know the best way to contact their support team? Thanks in advance!
I'm really interested in the business field, and I want to get some hands-on experience. Are there any high school internships in business that I could look into? What's your experience with that? Tha …