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National Student Leadership Conference Invitation

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? …

a year ago

Precalculus vs Statistics: Which to Choose?

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 …

a year ago

Understanding college yield rates

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 …

a year ago

Length of argumentative essays?

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!

a year ago

What's considered a good CERT score?

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 year ago

Where can I find tough math problems to solve?

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 …

a year ago

When does UNH send out acceptance letters?

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!

a year ago

Chemistry or Physics: Which Science Should I Take?

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 …

a year ago

How would you interpret a 2.6 GPA?

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 …

a year ago

10 sentence essay example

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 …

a year ago

Brown Video Portfolio deadline?

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!

a year ago

What types of awards can I list in the 'Awards and Honors' section on the Common App?

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 …

a year ago

Virginia Tech Waitlist Process

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 …

a year ago

4-year medical school programs?

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 …

a year ago

What questions should I be prepared for in a scholarship interview?

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?

a year ago

ucla questions

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 …

a year ago

Best honor societies to join in high school?

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 …

a year ago

Finding sports medicine internships for high schoolers

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. …

a year ago

What are some essential habits or practices for success in high school?

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 …

a year ago

How to tackle the synthesis essay in AP Lang?

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 …

a year ago
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