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Hi guys! I received an invitation to the National Student Leadership Conference, but I'm not sure if it's really worth attending. Can anyone who participated in this conference share their experience? …
Hey everyone! I'm currently planning my schedule for senior year, and I'm having trouble deciding between precalculus and statsitics. Which one do you think would be the better option for someone cons …
I've seen yield rate mentioned a lot when discussing college admissions, but I'm not really sure what it means. What exactly is a yield rate, and how does it affect the application process? Should I b …
Hey everyone! I'm writing an argumentative essay for my English class, and I'm not sure about the ideal length. How many paragraphs should be in a well-structured argumentative essay? Thanks!
Hey everyone! I just took a CERT test recently and I'm wondering what would be considered a good score? What do colleges look for in terms of this test result?
A little bit stressed here. I really want to improve my math skills and challenge myself. Any ideas on where I can find some hard math problems to work on? Preferably related to high school level curr …
Hey guys, I applied to the University of New Hampshire and I'm getting anxious. Does anyone know when they typically send out their acceptance letters? Thanks in advance!
I need to choose between taking chemistry or physics for next year, but I can't decide! I've heard from my friends that both classes are challenging in different ways. Has anyone taken either class an …
Hey everyone, I currently have a 2.6 GPA and I'm wondering how colleges would view this. What does a 2.6 GPA say in terms of grades and overall performance? Is it too low for applying to decent colleg …
Hey! My English teacher assigned us a 10-sentence essay and I'm struggling with making my points clear and concise. Can anyone share a good example or some tips on how to write an effective short essa …
Hey guys! I'm putting together a video portfolio for my Brown application, but I'm not quite clear on the due date. Can anyone tell me when the Brown video portfolio is due? Thanks a lot!
Hi friends! I'm working on my Common App and I'm a little bit confused on what kinds of awards or honors I can include in the 'Awards and Honors' section. Can I list school awards, competition achieve …
Hey everyone, my top choice is Virginia Tech and I'm kinda stressing about potentially being waitlisted. Can anyone share their experience with Virginia Tech's waitlist process, like when they typical …
Hi there, I'm an aspiring doctor and I've heard that some schools offer accelerated 4-year medical programs. Can anyone provide any info or examples of colleges with these programs? Would love to lear …
Hey all, I have an upcoming interview for a scholarship, and I'm super nervous. What are some common scholarship interview questions that I might be asked, and how can I best prepare to answer them?
Hey guys, I've been researching UCLA lately, and I have some general questions about campus life, academics, and the application process. Can any current students or alumni share their experiences or …
Hey guys, I've been considering joining some honor societies, but there are so many options and I'm not sure which ones would be the most beneficial for my college applications. What are some of the b …
I'm a high school junior who's interested in pursuing a career in sports medicine. I'm trying to find internships for high school students in the field, but I'm having difficulty finding any near me. …
I've seen a few posts about how to be successful in high school, but I'd appreciate it if you all could share some of your personal experiences and tips. What habits/practices helped you guys stay on …
So I've been struggling with the synthesis essay in AP Lang. I'm not quite sure how to effectively analyze and combine the sources provided. Any advice or tips on how to approach this type of essay wo …