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Is Neuroscience a Hard Major?

I'm really passionate about neuroscience, but I am a little worried about how difficult the major might be. For those who are currently majoring in neuroscience or have already graduated, what has you …

2 years ago

Is Scholarships.com legit?

Hey guys, I came across Scholarships.com while searching for scholarship opportunities online. Has anyone used this site before? Is it legit for finding scholarships, or should I look elsewhere?

2 years ago

What's the Quaker Consortium?

Can someone explain what the Quaker Consortium is all about? I've heard it involves schools like University of Pennsylvania, Swarthmore, and others, but I'm not exactly sure how it works. Do they have …

2 years ago

Biology BA vs. BS

Hey guys! I'm considering studying biology in college and have seen schools offering BA (Bachelor of Arts) and BS (Bachelor of Science) degrees. What's the difference between studying Biology BA vs. B …

2 years ago

Persuasive Speech Topics?

Hey! I'm working on a speech for my English class and we need to persuade the audience on an issue. Any ideas on what topics for speeches to persuade would be interesting and engaging for a high schoo …

2 years ago

Allowed calculators for the ACT?

I'm prepping for the ACT and I'm not sure which calculator to use. What types of calculators are allowed during the test?

2 years ago

Prepping for a college interview

I have a college interview coming up and one of the questions I've seen was 'tell me about yourself.' How have you guys approached this question in your interviews? Any sample answers or tips to make …

2 years ago

UC Berkeley Waitlist Class of 2024: What Should I Know?

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior who will be applying to UC Berkeley next year. I've heard a lot about people being waitlisted, and I'm curious to hear more about the process. Does anyone know ge …

2 years ago

How to write amazing essays for Northwestern?

Hey everyone, I'm applying to Northwestern and want to write some great essays that will really make me stand out. Could you recommend any successful Northwestern essays I can read as examples, or sha …

2 years ago

UMich Prompts: What should I focus on?

Hey everyone! I'm working on my UMich application and I'd like some advice on what to focus on for the prompts. Any suggestions on what aspects to emphasize or what the admissions officers might be lo …

2 years ago

Applying for scholarships before being accepted to college?

Hey guys, I'm curious if it's a good idea to start applying for scholarships even before I get accepted to colleges. Is there any downside to doing this, or would that actually increase my chances of …

2 years ago

B in an AP class: How much does it affect my GPA?

Hey guys, I'm currently taking an AP class and I might end up with a B this semester. I know that AP classes are weighted differently, so I was wondering how much a B in an AP class would affect my GP …

2 years ago

Any examples of UC supplemental essays that worked?

Hey, everyone! Kinda stressed about the whole UC supplemental essays situation. Did any of you guys find good examples of essays that got students into UC schools? I’d like to read some and get a sens …

2 years ago

UChicago Supplemental Essay Tips?

Hi guys! I'm currently working on my UChicago supplemental essay and I'm a bit stuck. Any suggestions or pointers on how to make it stand out? What do admissions officers look for when evaluating thes …

2 years ago

Poetry scholarships for high school students?

Hey all, I love writing poetry and was curious if there are any poetry-based scholarships available for high school students? If so, any tips or resources for applying? Thanks!

2 years ago

When do SAT scores come out in August?

Hey, I'm taking the SAT in August and I was wondering when the scores are gonna be released. Is there a specific date or is it a set number of days after the test date? Thanks!

2 years ago

UC Davis Tuition Information?

I've been trying to find information on UC Davis tuition, but I'm a little confused by their website. Could someone help break down the costs and any financial aid options available to me as an incomi …

2 years ago

Talents, awards and honors examples

I'm preparing my college applications and need to add my talents, awards, and honors. I'm not sure what to include, so does anyone have examples of what would be considered impressive or worthwhile to …

2 years ago

Summer camp options for high schoolers

I'm trying to find some summer camp programs for high school students like me, but many seem to be geared towards younger kids. Any recommendations for appropriate summer camps for my age group?

2 years ago

Suggestions for answering UT Austin's short answer questions?

Howdy! I'm filling out my UT Austin application and I need some help with the short answer questions. Any suggestions on how to make my responses stand out or topics I should avoid? Thanks a ton!

2 years ago
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