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Hello! So, I am extremely passionate about animation and I am considering it as a potential major for college. Do you guys know any good colleges with exceptional animation programs? What makes these …
Hey there, I'm an international student and I'm kind of confused about the grade level system in American high schools. Can someone break down the terms 'sophomore', 'freshman', 'junior', and 'senior' …
Hey! I'm a bit confused about the SAT. When is it usually taken in high school? Should I start preparing now or is there a specific time I should be aiming for?
Hey, having a bit of difficulty understanding the rankings for CSU schools. What factors play into how they're ranked and should I focus on this during my college search?
Hey guys, I am a grade 11 student and I'm already thinking about law school. What do I need to be prepared for the LSAT? Are there any prerequisites?
Hey, I'm in the midst of setting up my college application and I'm a bit lost on the extracurriculars part. How many extracurricular activities should I aim to list? Is it better to have a long list o …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior interested in eventually attending med school, but I've been hearing how some undergraduate colleges can offer a slightly easier path towards this goal. Would anyone have any …
I keep hearing the term 'demonstrated interest' in context of college applications. Can anyone help break down for me what that really means and how it plays a role in my application?
I've got this argumentative essay assignment and I'm honestly drawing a blank. What are some good argumentative topics that would be suitable for a high school junior like me?
Hey everyone! I'm currently in AP Physics 1 and aiming for a 5. How exactly does the scoring work though? I've heard about this 'curve' thing - does it mean that it's based on how everyone else does o …
Hey, all! I'm considering starting a club at school but I'm in need of some inspiration. Could you share what unique or interesting clubs you've either started or been a part of? Bonus points for club …
Hi all! I've heard in our school about this thing called a 'Senior Project' – and many of my senior peeps have undertaken these. Can someone explain what exactly is a senior project, and how important …
Hello, I'm seriously considering law school post-college. I know law schools generally accept all types of majors, but are there are any specific prerequisite courses I should look into taking during …
Science has always intrigued me and I'm planning on majoring in a science subject. However, I want to challenge myself! What is considered the hardest science subject in college and why?
I'm starting to draft my UChicago supplemental essays and finding them a little tricky. I've heard they look for creativity but I'm not sure to what extent. Does anyone have any advice on how to appro …
Hey guys, I'm working on my Middlebury application and am tackling the supplemental essays now. Has anyone gone through the process and got any tips?
Hey guys, I'm a junior planning on going pre-med. I've been hearing a lot about how undergraduate colleges can affect your chances of getting into med school. Specifically, that med schools look at th …
Greetings everyone. Just started brainstorming for next year's applications and I'm a bit stuck. I remember reading somewhere that discussing controversial topics in your college essays can be risky, …
Hey everyone, I've been thinking about starting a new club at my high school next year. I'm in need of some inspiration. What kind of clubs did you start or wish you had at your school? What were your …
I've been googling around but I'm getting a few different numbers for UC Berkeley's admission rate. Wondering if anybody out there has a reliable idea of what exactly the acceptance rate is these days …