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What's the NMSQT cutoff for this year?

Hey everyone! I recently took the PSAT/NMSQT, and I'm trying to figure out how well I did or whether I have a shot at becoming a National Merit Semifinalist. Does anyone know the NMSQT cutoff score fo …

a year ago

Difference between BA and BS in Business

So, I'm looking into majoring in business, and I've noticed that some colleges offer a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and others offer a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree for it. What are the main differences be …

a year ago

University vs State University: What's the difference?

Hey guys! I've been looking into colleges and I'm a bit confused about the differences between universities and state universities. Can someone help clarify this for me? Are there advantages or disadv …

a year ago

UC PIQ leadership example help

Hey! I'm working on my UC PIQs and need some help with the leadership prompt. I've held a couple of leadership positions, but I'm not sure what experience to focus on. Can anyone share any tips or exa …

a year ago

Looking for UC Personal Insight Examples

Hi! I'm starting to work on my UC Personal Insight questions and I'm feeling a bit stuck. Could anyone share some good examples or resources where I can find PIQ examples to get some inspiration? Than …

a year ago

AP Bio Test Structure?

Hey y'all! I was wondering if anyone could break down the structure of the AP Bio test for me? What's the format like and how many sections are there? Appreciate any help!

a year ago

Writing a nursing entrance essay?

Hey everyone, I'm currently applying to nursing programs and need to write an entrance essay. Any advice on what to include and how to structure it? Did any of you go through this process and can shar …

a year ago

UMass Lowell Tuition, Room and Board Costs

Hey everyone! I've been considering UMass Lowell lately, and I was wondering if anyone here knows the approximate cost of tuition, room, and board for an out-of-state student. Are there any financial …

a year ago

How's the pre-med program at the University of Illinois?

Hi there! I'm considering going to the University of Illinois for pre-med, and I'd like to hear your thoughts on the program. Are there any U of I students currently in the pre-med track? How's your e …

a year ago

SAT/ACT prep methods pros and cons

Hey all! I'm trying to decide between different SAT and ACT prep methods, but I'm not sure which one to choose. What are some pros and cons of self-study, online courses, and 1-on-1 tutoring?

a year ago

What are the key things to study for the SAT?

Hi everyone! I'm currently preparing for the SAT and I want to make the most of my study time. Can anyone tell me the most important topics or strategies that I should focus on to maximize my score po …

a year ago

Great summer business programs for high schoolers

Hello! I'm looking for some solid summer business programs for high school students. I'm really interested in business and entrepreneurship and want to do something productive in the summer. Does anyo …

a year ago

AP Exam Test Schedule Clarification

Hey everyone, as a junior trying to plan everything out, I want to know the dates for the AP exams. Can you guys share the typical AP exam schedule so I can pencil it in my calendar? Thanks!

a year ago

Internship opportunities for high schoolers?

Hey y'all! I've been trying to find some internship opportunities for teenagers. Does anyone have experience or suggestions for finding internships that are open to high school students? Any advice wo …

a year ago

Rice University essay examples?

Hey y'all! I'm currently working on my application for Rice and struggling a bit with the essays. Can anyone share examples or tips on what they wrote for their Rice University essays? I really want t …

a year ago

UCI Regents Scholarship info?

Hey, does anyone know about the UC Irvine Regents Scholarship, like the benefits, eligibility, and how to apply for it? Any information would be really helpful!

a year ago

Will one B ruin a 4.0 GPA?

Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed out right now. So far I've maintained a 4.0 GPA, but this semester I got a B in one of my classes. Will this ruin my chances at top colleges? How much will it impact my ap …

a year ago

Need help with National Honor Society essay

Hi everyone, I'm applying for the National Honor Society and the essay part is making me nervous. Can anyone share some examples of successful NHS essays or advice on how to make my essay stand out? T …

a year ago

Demographics at Harvard?

Hey everyone, I'm researching Harvard and wanted to get an idea of the racial demographics. Does anyone know the approximate percentages of various racial groups at the school?

a year ago

Colleges that Superscore?

I'm currently planning which colleges to apply to, and I'm curious if any of you know which colleges superscore test results. For someone who's planning on retaking the SAT, it would be really helpful …

a year ago
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