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Hey everyone! As a junior starting to think about my Common App essay, I'm a little stressed about where to begin. I know it's important, but there are so many prompts, and I'm not sure which one woul …

Hi everyone! I'm really into writing and I'm considering majoring in creative writing. Does anyone know of colleges known for having a great creative writing program? I'm looking for places where I ca …

I'm super passionate about working with animals and want to major in something related to them, like zoology or animal science. Does anyone know any colleges with strong animal-related majors? I would …

Hey all! I'm getting ready to plan when I should take my SAT, but I'm somewhat confused about when the tests are offered. Can anyone advise on when I can take the SAT test during the year?

Hey everyone, I'm looking into applying to the Cal State system and I'm a little overwhelmed by how many campuses there are. Could someone explain if there's a big difference between them and maybe su …

I'm considering majoring in computer science, but I'm confused about the difference between a BS (Bachelor of Science) and a BA (Bachelor of Arts) for this major. Does anyone know how the curriculum m …

Hey everyone, I'm contemplating applying through Early Decision II for a couple of my top schools and was just wondering, what should I expect from this process? Is it drastically different from ED I, …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a high school junior and I'm thinking about majoring in chemistry engineering. I'm having trouble finding colleges that have a strong program in this field. Could anyone su …

Hi all, I'm a junior deeply interested in the life sciences. I'm considering majoring in biology when I go to college. Do you have any recommendations for colleges that offer a robust biology program?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and crazy about anything that flies. I'm considering taking up astrospace engineering in college. Can any of you suggest some good universities that have reputable astrospac …

I'm doing fairly well in my AP Human Geography class but the scoring system is kind of tricky. Is there some kind of calculator or points system that I can look at to understand how my score is determ …

Hey there! I'm a junior who's thinking about taking the AP World History exam next year. Do any of you have some study strategies, or resources like online guides or textbooks that you think are the b …

Hi! I'm applying to Penn State and I'm a bit unsure about how to approach their essay prompts. Does anyone have tips or examples on how to make my essay unique and impactful? Also, are there common mi …

Hey all! I'm a junior in high school and am looking for productive ways to spend my time outside of school. Does anyone have recommendations for any online programs specifically designed for high scho …

I'm looking to gain some research experience before I head out to college, but I'm lost on where to start especially when I have zero budget. Any leads on how I can find free research opportunities fo …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I keep hearing a lot about Ivy League schools. For clarity, can someone please share what schools are considered part of the Ivy League? Thanks a bunch!

I'm considering applying to Northeastern University for computer science, but I'm kind of anxious about how competitive it is. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate for CS specifically at Northeas …

Hi guys, I'm from New Jersey and I'm pretty set on becoming a National Merit Semifinalist. I'm not clear on what PSAT scores I should be aiming at. Could any of you enlighten me on this?

So, I've got a thing for Marine Science, and I'm definitely looking for a college that offers a solid program in that. Do specific 'Marine Science Colleges' exist or do most major schools have this as …

Hey there, so I've been hearing a lot about some degrees being 'tougher' than others. What is considered the hardest bachelor's degree and why is it perceived that way? Is it about the content or the …