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Hi everyone, I'm considering dual enrollment for next year, and I was curious about its impact on my GPA. Does it generally boost your GPA the same way as AP classes or is there a difference? Any insi …

Hey, I'm just curious about the diversity in terms of African American students at the Ivy League schools. Does anyone here know the rough percentage of black students enrolled in these institutions? …

Hey there! I'm really interested in pursuing a business major in college, but I don't know much about the level of difficulty. Could someone please shed light on how challenging it is to study busines …

In some of my college essays, I need to address how I will contribute to a diverse campus community. What kind of experiences or qualities should I discuss in my essay to show that I'll be a valuable …

As I begin writing my Princeton essays, I'm wondering if anyone can provide tips on what makes an essay standout to Princeton admissions? What should I focus on and avoid so my essay doesn't come off …

Hello! I'm looking for some sample essays for Harvard to get a better idea of what it takes to be admitted. Are there any resources with successful application essays from previous years?

Can anyone help me understand the main differences between Northeastern University and Boston University? Campus life, academics, social scene, anything you guys can share would be appreciated!

Hi, does anyone know how to find out your class rank? Is it on our transcript or calculated differently by each school? If it's not provided by my school, is there an alternative way to know where I s …

I've been looking into the Wharton Global Youth Program as a potential summer opportunity. For those who have participated or have any information about it, is it worth the investment? How valuable is …

Hey guys! So I recently stumbled upon the Lumiere Research Scholar Program and I'm considering applying. But before I do, I want to hear from people who have participated in it. Can anyone here share …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide what math class to take for my junior year of high school. What suggestions do you guys have for someone looking to pursue a STEM-related field in college? What's th …

Hey guys, I'm considering applying to SDSU for their pre-med program. Anyone here have any experiences with it? I'd love to hear about the program's strengths and weaknesses, if there's research oppor …

Hi, I've been considering applying to Stanford University next year. Could anyone give me some detailed information about their academics, campus life, and the overall application process? I want to m …

Hey everyone, I'm planning to answer Prompt 2 of the Common App ('The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setbac …

Hello! My unweighted GPA is 3.75, and I'm trying to figure out if this is a good GPA when applying to colleges. Can anyone tell me if this GPA is considered solid for college admissions? I'd love to h …

Bonjour everyone! I'm considering taking AP French next year, but I'm not sure if it's super difficult or if it's manageable. What are your thoughts or experiences? Merci beaucoup!

I'm preparing for the AP Spanish exam and I'm wondering where I could find the most effective practice materials? Are there any websites or resources you recommend to practice listening, speaking, and …

Hi everyone! I want to learn a new foreign language, but the one I'm interested in isn’t offered at my school. Do you guys have any suggestions on how I could learn this language on my own or through …

Hey everyone! I've recently been offered an invitation to join the National Honors Society, but I've heard some mixed opinions about it. Is it really a prestigious organization to be a part of, or jus …

I'm trying to decide between Northeastern University and Boston University for my college applications. Can anyone give me a comparison of the two in terms of academics, campus life, and extracurricul …