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Hey guys, I'm creating my list of colleges, and I've been thinking about the reasons I would choose Harvard specifically, rather than just any other highly-ranked school. What are some distinct aspect …

Hi everyone! I was looking into summer programs, and I stumbled upon BU's RISE program. Does anyone know how prestigious or well-regarded this program is? I want to make sure it's worth my time and ef …

Hi there! I recently came across Nitro and I'm wondering if it's a legit platform for finding scholarships. Does anyone here have direct experience with Nitro? Are their scholarships worth pursuing?

Hey everyone, I've been considering the IB program at my school and was wondering if there are any notable benefits to it? For instance, would it give me an edge when applying to colleges compared to …

Hey guys! I'm currently working on my Cornell application and wanted to ask for any strategies or tips on how to answer the supplemental essay questions? I want my application to be as strong as possi …

Hey, I'm looking for online volunteer opportunities that are suitable for high school students. Any suggestions for reputable websites or organizations that I can check out? Thanks!

Hi, I'm considering applying to Pomona College and I'm wondering if they offer any merit scholarships? If so, how competitive are they? Just trying to figure out my financial options. Thanks in advanc …

So I got a 2 on one of my AP exams, and I'm kinda freaking out. How negatively will this impact my chances at top colleges? Is there anything I can do to make up for it in my college applications?

Hey, I'm a junior and really passionate about research (especially in the STEM field). I'm looking for recommendations on research competitions that I could enter to showcase my work. Any suggestions …

Hey, I just received an invitation to the NYLF Innovate program and I'm thinking about participating. Can anyone who's been there share their thoughts on it? Any insight on the confirmation process wo …

I've registered for an upcoming SAT, but I'm not sure if I'll be prepared enough. Can someone tell me when the deadline to cancel would be? And if I do cancel, would it look bad or impact my college a …

Hey everyone! I've been considering pursuing psychiatry as a career, but I'm not sure how hard it is to become a psychiatrist. Is the path super rigorous and challenging? Any advice would be appreciat …

Hey guys, when applying to Princeton, I know they require at least two recommendation letters from teachers. But what if I have a really awesome third recommendation from a teacher or a mentor who kno …

Hey everyone, so I'm in my junior year right now, and I'm struggling to decide what to major in when I apply to colleges. I have a lot of interests but can't seem to pinpoint a single one I want to fo …

Does anyone know when Northeastern University usually releases their regular decision results? Getting a bit anxious, and I just want to know when I should be expecting the news.

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and have been trying to show some leadership in high school, but I'm not exactly sure how. Any ideas on what counts as 'leadership' to colleges and what activities or roles …

Hey guys, I've been looking into how to convert my letter grades to a 4.0 scale for college applications. Do you have any suggestions on a reliable and consistent method for doing the conversion? Than …

Hey folks, I'm a little stressed about the ACT. How many times do you think I should take it to get the best possible score? I don't want to overdo it, but I also want to make sure I'm putting in enou …

Hey guys, I haven't heard back from MIT yet, and I'm getting a little anxious. Is it a good idea to send a Letter of Continued Interest to show my dedication? If so, any tips for crafting a strong let …

Hey y'all, I'm currently working on my Personal Insight Questions for the UC application. I want to showcase my leadership skills and experiences, but I'm not sure how to make my PIQ stand out. Any ad …