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How long does it take to fill out the UC application

Hey guys! I'm currently working on my UC application, and I was just wondering, how long does the UC application process usually take to complete? If anyone has an estimate of the time it takes from s …

a year ago

Tips for Passing the TSI Reading Test

Hey guys, I need to take the TSI Reading Test soon and I'm a little nervous. Does anyone have any advice for passing the test? Recommended resources, study techniques or general tips would be greatly …

a year ago

Intramural vs Club Sports - Pros and Cons?

Hey guys! I'm trying to decide whether I should join intramural or club sports next semester. Can anyone break down the pros and cons of each? How do they differ in terms of commitment, competition, a …

a year ago

FAFSA acronym meaning?

Hey everyone, I've been hearing a lot about FAFSA in the context of college financial aid, and I'm not sure what it stands for. Can someone help me out and explain what it means and its significance i …

a year ago

Is NSHSS Membership Worth It?

Hey everyone! I received an invitation to join NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars), but I've seen mixed opinions on its worth. Is it useful for college applications or is it a waste of ti …

a year ago

How to format a college essay header?

Hi guys, I'm writing my college essays and I was wondering what the proper header format is for a college essay? Should I include my name, date, class, or anything else? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

Honors grading scale in high school

Hey guys, I'm taking a few honors classes this year, and I'm curious about how the grading scale for honors classes compares to regular classes. Is it harder to get an A in an honors class than in a n …

a year ago

Unique community service ideas for NHS?

Hey everyone! I just got into NHS and I need to complete my community service hours. Do you have any unique and fun ideas for community-based projects I can do? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

Persuasive speech topics for high school?

Hey guys, I need to come up with a strong, engaging topic for an upcoming persuasive speech for my high school English class. Would love to hear your ideas! What topics did you find interesting or com …

a year ago

Score viewing time frame

Hey guys, just a quick question. I was wondering, how soon can students see their standardized test scores (like SAT or ACT) after taking the test? I know they're released in batches, but is there a g …

a year ago

Starting a passion project in high school

I've been thinking about starting a passion project during my high school years to showcase my interests and skills, but I'm unsure about how to start. Any tips on coming up with ideas or the steps to …

a year ago

Johns Hopkins Supplement Essay Tips?

I'm really excited about applying to Johns Hopkins, but I want to make sure I nail my supplement essays. Any tips on what they're looking for or how to strengthen my responses?

a year ago

SAT vs IQ

Hey guys, I was just wondering if there's any correlation between SAT scores and IQ. Has there ever been research on this topic? Just curious to know if one can reflect the other, or if they measure c …

a year ago

What's the cost of IUP tuition, room, and board?

Hi! I'm considering attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) but I'm a bit concerned about the costs. Can anyone give me an estimate of the tuition and room and board expenses for attending …

a year ago

Any tips for the Harvard roommate essay?

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could share some advice for the Harvard roommate essay. What kind of tone should I use? How personal should I get? Are there any examples or resources that can h …

a year ago

NMSQT Commended Cutoff for 2023: Any estimates?

Hello fellow juniors! I'm stressing a bit over the NMSQT commended cutoff for our class (2025). I know it varies each year, but does anyone have any estimates or ideas about what it might be this time …

a year ago

Creating a music portfolio for college applications?

Hey guys! I'm planning on applying to colleges with strong music programs and I've heard that having a music portfolio can really help. Can anyone give me some advice on what to include in my portfoli …

a year ago

National Youth Science Camp acceptance rate?

Hey, I'm super interested in the National Youth Science Camp and was wondering if anyone knew the acceptance rate? Also, any tips for making a strong application would be really helpful. Thanks!

a year ago

Are Northwestern admission interviews important?

I was wondering if doing an interview for Northwestern admissions could make a significant difference in my application? Would you guys recommend setting one up?

a year ago

Advice on music camps for teens?

Hey everybody! I'm interested in attending a music camp this summer to improve my skills and meet other musicians. Anyone here know of any cool music camps for high schoolers that you'd recommend? Bon …

a year ago
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