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Super stressed because my SAT test center just closed and I have no idea what to do. Has anyone dealt with this? How do you find a new center last minute or what are the alternatives? Any advice would …
I’m starting to think about my schedule for next year and I want to make sure I’m making the most out of my electives. What are some good high school electives that colleges like to see, or that may p …
This might be a bit niche, but does anyone know if there are HBCUs with strong programs in fashion and design? I'm really passionate about fashion and want to incorporate that into my college experien …
Hello everyone, I've been researching HBCUs and came across Fisk University. Does anyone have insights into their academic reputation, specifically in the sciences? I want to make sure I'll be challen …
I'm kind of freaking out because I feel like my IB GPA isn't high enough for the ivies and other top schools I'm considering. Does anyone know how colleges evaluate an IB GPA? Is there any scaling or …
Hi y'all, I'm exploring my options for college and am getting more interested in nutrition programs. I've been looking at HBCUs but I'm not sure how their nutrition programs compare. Does anyone have …
Does anyone have tips on finding summer programs focused on finance for high school students? I’d love to get more experience in the field before I start applying to colleges, and a summer program see …
Okay, so English is not my best section on the ACT, and I always get stuck on the relevance questions. Does anybody have tips on how to approach these types of questions? Are there any strategies that …
This might seem basic, but I'm still somewhat confused about the GPA system. How does my school calculate a GPA out of 4, and what does each point represent?
I'm planning out my workload for college app season, and I need to know if I should prepare any supplemental essays specifically for Indiana University Bloomington. Anyone know if they ask for extra e …
So I’ve heard that you can get fee waivers for sending SAT scores to colleges, but how does that work exactly? Is there a code or something? If anyone has experience with this, some advice would be su …
Hi folks, I'm currently a high school junior exploring my options for pre-med in college. I'm leaning towards attending an HBCU and was curious, which HBCUs are known for strong pre-med tracks? I'm lo …
Hey guys, just curious, what's the absolute highest GPA you can get in high school? Is it the same for every school or do some schools offer higher GPAs due to weighted classes?
Hey everyone! I gotta pick a research topic for one of my classes, and I'm looking for some fun and engaging ideas. Has anyone done a project on something they really enjoyed? Or can you suggest somet …
Hello! As someone who's decent at writing, I'm trying to figure out how to elevate my college essays. I want to understand what qualities distinguish the essays that get praised by admissions from the …
Hi folks! So, as I'm getting started with my college apps, I've heard some conflicting advice about looking at samples of successful applications. On one hand, I feel like they could provide solid gui …
I'm starting to draft my college essays and feeling a bit stuck. Does anyone have recommendations on where to find some solid essay examples that got people into their colleges of choice? I'm looking …
So I've been brainstorming for my college essays and feeling a tad stressed. My life's been pretty standard: school, a few common hobbies, family stuff, but nothing earth-shattering. How can I spin my …
Breaking my head over this - if you double major, does that mean you graduate with two separate degrees, or is it technically one degree with two majors listed? Thanks for any insights on this!
Hey fam, seriously considering HBCUs 'cause I've heard some produce a lot of successful doctors. What's the environment like for pre-med students? Are the supports strong? Curious 'cause I wanna make …