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Hispanic Scholarship Fund experiences?

Has anyone here looked into the Hispanic Scholarship Fund? My counselor mentioned it, and I was wondering if it's worth exploring. Any experiences or advice would be appreciated!

a year ago

Sophie Davis Essay Prompts - Where can I find them?

Heyyy! Can anyone point me in the right direction to find the Sophie Davis essay prompts for this application cycle? I'm planning on applying to their BS/MD program and I want to get a head start on m …

a year ago

Difference between D1, D2, and D3 college sports

Hi! I am interested in playing sports in college, but I'm not completely sure about the differences between D1, D2, and D3 schools when it comes to athletics. Can anyone help me understand the main di …

a year ago

Dartmouth peer recommendation: what's the deal?

So I heard that Dartmouth requires a peer recommendation. How important is this part of the application? Any idea about the preferred word count? I'm a little unsure about who to ask and what they sho …

a year ago

Do GPAs change each semester?

Hey guys! I was wondering - does your GPA change every semester, or is it cumulative throughout high school? Just trying to understand how the GPA system works. Thanks for your help!

a year ago

Cancelling enrollment in college - help?

I've decided that the college I enrolled in is not the right fit for me, and I'm looking to cancel my enrollment. How can I go about it? Will there be any consequences or fees I need to be aware of?

a year ago

Good examples of Princeton supplement essays?

Hey guys, I'm working on my Princeton supplement essays, and I'm stuck on the whole 'finding examples' stage. Can anyone point me towards some great examples that really showcase what Princeton admiss …

a year ago

D1 vs. D3 football colleges

I'm a junior looking into playing football in college, but I'm not sure whether I should aim for D1 or D3 schools. What are the main differences between the two and how do I decide which level is bett …

a year ago

Calculus or Statistics - Which to Choose?

I'm conflicted between taking Calculus or Statistics during my senior year. Any advice on which one to choose? What are the pros and cons of each?

a year ago

Cornell Additional Letters of Recommendation

Hey everyone, I'm currently working on my Cornell application and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on additional letters of recommendation. Are they worth getting, and how should I …

a year ago

Is it possible to double major at UCLA and Yale?

Hey everyone! I was thinking about applying to both UCLA and Yale for college, and I have a strong interest in pursuing two different majors. Does anyone know if it's possible to double major at eithe …

a year ago

Is Boston University need-blind?

I've been checking out BU as one of my top choices, but I'm worried about the cost. I was curious if BU is a need-blind institution when it comes to admissions. Does anyone have any insights on this?

a year ago

Cal States and Senior Grades

Hey guys, I'm curious about how Cal State schools handle senior grades in their admissions process. Do they consider senior year grades in their decisions or just up to junior year?

a year ago

Prestigious competitions for high school students?

Hi, I'm looking for ways to improve my college applications and strengthen my skills. Can anyone recommend some prestigious competitions for high school students that I could participate in? They coul …

a year ago

Ideal length for admissions essays

Hey everyone! As I work on my college applications, I can't help but wonder how long should an admissions essay be? I want to make sure I strike the right balance between concise and detailed. Any gui …

a year ago

ACT Writing and College Impressions

Hey all, I'm about to take the ACT soon and was wondering how much colleges actually care about the ACT Writing section. Should I stress over it or just focus on the main sections of the test?

a year ago

Best questions to ask an admission officer

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 …

a year ago

Final exam grade calculation?

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 …

a year ago

Schools that meet 100% of demonstrated financial need?

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?

a year ago

GPA for BYU admission

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 …

a year ago
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