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Hey, everyone! I need to write a composition about myself, but I'm struggling to figure out what to include. Any ideas or experiences on how to showcase my personality, achievements, and goals without …
I'm about to graduate high school and I'm looking for internships before starting college. Any ideas for internships that recent high school graduates can apply for? Thanks in advance!
Hey, what's up everyone? I'm really interested in applying to Caltech, but I'm a little lost when it comes to the application process and what they're looking for in a candidate. Can anyone provide so …
My GPA isn't exactly where I'd like it to be. How can I make the most of my remaining time in high school to raise my GPA? Any advice would be really useful, thanks, guys!
Hey everyone! I'm trying to find my overall GPA, but I'm not sure how to go about doing it. Can anyone guide me through the process or let me know the best resources to use to calculate my GPA accurat …
Hey guys, I got deferred from Harvard SCEA and I'm wondering what should be included in the deferral letter to increase my chances during the regular decision round. Any advice would be super helpful. …
Hi folks! I applied to Loyola University Chicago and I'm really eager to hear back from them. Can anyone tell me how long does Loyola Chicago typically take to respond to undergraduate applications? T …
Hey everyone, I'm applying to George Washington University, and I want to make my supplement essay stand out. Does anyone have advice on what to focus on or how to approach the essay? Any help is supe …
Hey, I'm planning on taking the ACT soon and was wondering how long you guys think I should study for it. What's a good timeline to follow, and did anyone feel it helped them achieve their target scor …
Hey guys, I just finished my first Harvard interview and they mentioned the possibility of a second interview. Is this common? What should I expect in the second interview? Any tips or experiences?
I'm struggling with writing my college essay. How can I write a compelling and genuine essay about myself without it sounding boring or braggy? Any tips would really help!
Hello! I'm an out-of-state student applying to Penn State. I've heard that they offer merit scholarships, but do they provide these to out-of-state students as well? Thanks for any info!
Yo, I'm a bit confused about filling out the Common App. I'm not sure how my GPA gets calculated on there since my school uses a different scale. How does it work on the Common App, and should I conve …
Anyone who applied to Cornell have any tips on the 'any person...any study' essay? It feels kind of broad and I'm not sure how to approach it.
This is the prompt: In the aftermath of the U.S. Civil War …
I'm considering taking AP German Language and Culture next year, but I'm not sure what to expect. Can anyone who's taken the class give me some insight on the difficulty, workload, and overall experie …
Hi everyone, I've heard a lot about yield protection and I was wondering if Northeastern employs this practice during admissions. Any insight or experiences with this? Thanks!
I was just wondering about the AP Bio Exam length - like how many hours should I be prepared to sit for, and how much time is allotted per question or section? Thanks for any info on this!
I've heard that colleges have a foreign language requirement, but I'm not entirely sure how it works. Do I need a certain number of years of a foreign language in high school? Or do I need to take a l …
So, I'm really interested in aerospace engineering and was wondering what kind of extracurriculars or programs are available in high school to gain experience in this field. Any suggestions?
Hi everyone, I'm just trying to get an idea of when the AP Calculus (AB and BC) exams usually begin. Does anyone know the typical start time, so I can mentally prepare for test day? Thanks in advance!