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I'm starting to look into where I want to apply for college, and I'm considering staying in-state here in Rhode Island. Could anyone recommend some good colleges or universities in Rhode Island that h …

I know it’s a ways out, but does anyone have any good leads on potential summer internships for high school juniors in 2025? I’m eager to get my hands dirty and gain some real-world experience! Any ti …

So it's my junior year, and I'm getting ready to apply to colleges. I'm stuck on the Common App essay though. Could someone tell me what's it about and perhaps share some tips on how to approach it? A …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a high school junior and I want to make the most of my summer next year by attending some sort of program, internship, or camp in Atlanta. I'm particularly interested in pr …

Hi all! I've been studying for the ACT, specifically the science section, and was wondering if there is a decent score calculator that could help me estimate my results based on the number of correct …

Hey there! Just trying to understand how my PSAT scores match up against my SAT scores. Is there a trusted conversion chart I can use for SAT to PSAT conversion, or vice versa? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I've taken both the SAT and ACT and I'm trying to figure out which score would be more advantageous to send in my college apps. I'm finding a ton of different charts online, and it's hard to …

I'm currently a junior and am looking for opportunities to gain experience through an internship next summer. Do you know of any companies or programs that offer internships specifically for high scho …

I'm trying to do some research on Southern Methodist University, and I've heard the Common Data Set can be really useful for getting detailed information. Does anyone know where I can find SMU's Commo …

Can someone help me out with understanding where all the CSU (California State University) schools stand in terms of ranking? I've found conflicting info online. I'm specifically interested in their c …

I've been looking at colleges and some of them operate on a quarterly system instead of semesters. I'm not entirely sure what this means - like how does it change the pace of the classes or anything e …

Does anyone know how NYU's early decision acceptance rate has changed over the years? Surely, it's gone up, right? But by how much? And if it has significantly risen, does anyone have any clue why thi …

I'm a junior trying to come up with a meaningful service project that I can start before senior year. Does anyone have suggestions on impactful projects or ways to find organizations that need volunte …

I'm planning on applying to schools soon and I'm super interested in biomedical engineering. Which universities have strong programs in this field? Any personal experiences or insights into the progra …

I'm super interested in forensic science and I'm trying to figure out which colleges have strong programs in this field. Could anyone recommend schools known for their forensic degree programs or shar …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I've been thinking about possibly going into engineering because I’ve heard it’s a good field to be in. But honestly, I'm not super strong in math or scie …

Can someone explain how Early Decision 2 works? I know about the first round of Early Decision but I'm not too sure about the specifics of the ED2 deadline. Is it like a second chance or are there dif …

Hey everyone, I'm interested in getting into debate and I'm looking for some good debatable topics for teens. What are some engaging and timely topics that would be suitable for high school competitio …

I'm coming up on my AP Physics exam and I am just trying to gather everything I need. I have my textbook and notes, but am uncertain about the calculator situation. Can anyone clarify if we are allowe …

Hey guys, I'm a bit confused on certain topics in AP Gov and was wondering if there's a test calculator or tool that can help predict the score. Has anyone used such a tool? I'd genuinely appreciate a …