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I need to come up with a service project idea for my National Honor Society chapter, but I'm drawing a blank. Can anyone suggest any ideas or share what they've done in the past? Would really apprecia …

Hey everyone! I'm starting to work on my Common App essay and I'd love some tips, techniques, or even sample essays if possible. How do I make sure I stand out and leave a lasting impression on the ad …

Hi all! I'm a junior going through some tough financial times with my family. I heard about hardship scholarships that could help someone like me. Where could I find some good resources to start looki …

Hello everyone! I'm planning on applying to USC and wanted to know if you guys had any advice on how to approach their short answer questions? What do they specifically want to see in the responses? I …

Hey, does anyone know what the fees are to join the National Honor Society? I got accepted, but I'm not sure if there are any costs involved, and I don't want any surprises. Thanks!

Hey all, I'm planning on taking pre-calculus next year and I'm a bit nervous about its difficulty. Is pre-cal really hard, like, should I be extremely worried? What can I expect in terms of workload a …

I'm thinking of writing about a personal hardship I've faced for one of my college essays. Any tips or examples on how to structure and write it effectively? I just want to make sure it comes across a …

So I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for decision day and I know it's different for each college, but can anyone give me a general idea of when regular admission decisions usually come out? Like i …

Hey guys! I'm really interested in applying to Baylor University and I was wondering: how do I find opportunities to contribute to the Baylor community once I'm there, and how important is it to talk …

Hi, everyone! Has anyone attended the National Student Leadership Conference? Can you share your experiences or thoughts on whether it's a legit leadership opportunity or just another scam to avoid?

My parents have been contributing to a 529 plan for me, and I want to know the best way to use this for college expenses. How do you withdraw the funds? Are there any restrictions on the expenses it c …

Hey guys, I've been researching scholarships and found out about Questbridge, which seems really helpful. Are there any other similar scholarships or programs I should look into as well?

Hi everyone, I recently came across Polygence, which pairs students with mentors to work on research projects. Is Polygence legit and worth the investment? Has anyone here participated in their progra …

When it comes to applying to Rice University, who should I ask for recommendation letters? I know I need at least one from a teacher, but who else might be a good choice? Extracurricular advisors? Ano …

Yo, so I've been working hard in high school and my GPA is 3.5 right now. But I dunno, is that like a good GPA for college admissions? Should I be stressed or am I chillin? lmk what y'all think.

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I want to go pre-med in college. Can anyone tell me the general requirements for pre-med students? I want to make sure I'm on the right track with planning my classes and ex …

So I was thinking of taking Geometry over the summer to get ahead. Has anyone done this before? If so, how can I find a reputable course? Ideally, I'd like to find something online, but I'm open to in …

My school is organizing an art contest, and I've decided to participate. However, I'm struggling to come up with an idea that's unique and inspiring. Anyone got any suggestions or themes that might sp …

Hey everyone, as I'm working on my Pomona supplemental essays, I'm curious to see examples of successful ones. Does anyone know where I can find some? Any guidance would be incredibly helpful. Thank y …

Is it possible to take AP classes as a freshman in high school? And if so, which ones would be more suitable for a freshman? I'd love to get a head start on my APs, but I'm not sure if it's a good ide …