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Hey guys, I'm a junior who's planning for college, and I have no idea which major would be a good fit for me. I enjoy a wide range of subjects, but I want to choose a path that'll lead to a successful …

I've been looking into attending the University of Michigan summer program and was hoping to get some insight from anyone who has been a part of it. Did you enjoy your experience? What types of activi …

I've heard about 'fly-in programs' offered by some colleges, but I'm not exactly sure what they are. Can anyone explain what these programs are and how I can apply for them?

Hey y'all! I'm applying to Rice University and working on my 'Why Rice' essay. Can someone share a successful example with me? Need some pointers on how to make mine stand out.

I'm torn between applying to Stanford University and MIT. I'm interested in both schools, but I'm having a hard time figuring out which is a better fit for my academic and personal interests. Any sugg …

Hey, I'm a junior thinking about becoming a lawyer. What are some of the most common or recommended undergraduate degrees for those planning to attend law school? Are there any that could give me an e …

Hey everyone! I need some inspiration and guidance for AP Lang analysis essays. Can you guys direct me to any websites or forums where I can find high-quality, well-written example essays? Thanks in a …

I'm starting my college search and was wondering if you guys could suggest some good colleges that offer substantial need-based financial aid. My family isn't very well off and I really want to minimi …

Quick question: I see a lot of people discussing standardized tests on this subreddit. In your experience, what do you think is the hardest standardized test to prepare for and take? I'm asking out of …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm considering applying to both UC and CSU schools. Can someone explain the main differences between the two systems? What factors should I consider while deciding which one t …

Hey everyone! I was invited to join the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) and there's a membership fee. Is it worth paying the money to join? Does it really help with college applicatio …

Hey everyone! I'm in the process of creating a list of possible research questions for a project I have to do this semester. I'm feeling a bit stuck, so can anyone share some research questions that t …

Hey guys, I'm just curious if there's a way to convert ACT scores to MCAT scores (I know they're totally different tests). Is there any sort of rough estimate or conversion chart available? Just tryin …

Hey there! I'm applying to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and I'd like to see some examples of essays that got accepted. Does anyone know where I can find these or are willing to share their own …

Stressed junior here! I'm considering applying to the SUMaC summer program but I can't really find any info about acceptance rates. Anyone have any idea what percentage of applicants get in? And how c …

Hey everyone, I wanted to get some ideas about what specific questions I should ask admissions officers when I get the chance to speak with them. I want to make a great impression, so some unique and …

Just trying to figure out how good a 3.6 GPA actually is. How would a college admissions officer perceive a student with a 3.6 GPA? Is it considered a strong or average score when it comes to admissio …

Hey everyone! I'm planning on going pre-med in college, but I'm also interested in picking up a minor since I've heard it can help to diversify your skillset. What are some of the best minors to consi …

Hi folks, I'm a junior and I'm looking for online summer internships designed for high school students! With everything being remote nowadays, what are some opportunities that I should look into? Than …

Hi everyone! I'm looking for some fresh and intriguing research topic ideas that would be appropriate for a high school project. Ideally looking for humanities as that's what I'm more interested in.