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Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm planning on going the pre-med route. I'm trying to decide between taking AP Stats and another AP science class. How helpful is AP Stats for someone who wants to go in …

Hey everyone! I've been trying to find out my class rank but I'm having a hard time getting that information. How do you guys figure out your class rank at your schools or is there a way to find it ou …

I'm a high school student who took a college class and got a C. How badly will this affect my college applications? Should I try to explain it in my application or just focus on improving my other are …

Hi guys, I'm currently a junior planning to take the SAT, but I'm also considering taking the ACT. I wanted to know if taking the ACT is mandatory for all colleges, or if there are some that only requ …

Yo! I'm looking for some cool and competitive summer programs for high school students to boost my college applications. Any recommendations on which ones are worth applying to and how to get in? Than …

I have to write a paper on a research topic for my English class, and I'm kinda stuck. How should I go about selecting a strong and engaging topic that I can explore in-depth over the course of a seme …

I know MIT is a top-tier school for STEM, but are they only known for that? Can someone help break down which subjects MIT is more focused on or what they're particularly famous for?

Hey guys, I'm planning to apply to NYU Stern's undergraduate business program. Does anyone know what the average SAT scores are for admitted students? If you got in, what were your scores like? Thanks …

I'm considering a career in dentistry. Which classes should I take in high school to best prepare myself for a pre-dental track in college? Are there any extracurriculars or clubs I should join to bui …

Hi! I'm starting to work on my application for Harvard and I was wondering if there is a strict word limit for the supplemental essays or if it's more of a general guideline. Any insight would be help …

Hi all! I'm considering attending the National Youth Forum on Medicine. Has anyone participated in it before? I'd love to hear about your experiences and know if it's worth the money and time.

Hey, I'm a junior and I'm thinking about starting a high school research project but I have no idea where to begin. Can someone give me advice on how to start and find a mentor? Like, what should I lo …

I'm applying to colleges soon and I need to write a 'Why this Major' essay for some of them. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach this essay? Should I talk about personal anecdotes, future c …

Hey guys! I'm working on the Harvard application and I want to nail the extracurricular essay. Any advice on what makes a strong EC essay? Should I focus on one activity or mention a few?

I'm taking AP Physics 1 this year and I've heard that some units are more difficult than others. Any current or former students have advice on which unit is considered the hardest? Any tips on tacklin …

I'm taking APUSH this year and finding it challenging to keep up with all the material. Any advice on how to effectively study and prepare for exams? I really want to do well in this class!

Hey folks, I applied Early Action to Northeastern, and I'm super nervous to hear back. Does anyone have an idea of when they typically release the EA decisions? Thank you!

I'll be taking AP Biology this coming school year and I'm trying to get a head start on studying. I've heard some units are particularly tricky, so I wanted to ask: which unit in AP Bio did you find t …

I need to come up with an interesting opinion speech topic for my high school oral presentation. What are some engaging topics that would be appropriate and relatable to high school students?

I've been thinking about taking AP Language next year but I'm a little stressed out because I'm not sure if I'm up for the challenge. How hard is AP Language, really? Any advice or experiences to shar …