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Hey folks, I'm a junior who's just started gathering information about college applications. Could anyone tell me when the typical application deadlines are for colleges? I'm afraid that I will miss s …
Hey y'all, I've got my heart set on NYU and I'm trying to gather as much information as possible. What are the stats they look at in the admissions process - GPA, extracurriculars, recommendations? An …
Applied for AP Language this year and I am a tad bit nervous about the rhetorical analysis part. It sounds so technical and kind of intimidating. Any tips or strategies that I could use to tackle it? …
Can someone clarify for me? How old is a typical ninth grader in the U.S? I'm trying to plan my academic progression and it would help to understand where I'll be age-wise.
I'm curious, what are the biggest high schools in South Carolina (enrollment-wise)? Has anyone attended one? If so, what was your experience like with such a sizeable student population?
Okay, this might seem a bit off-beat, but I'm curious. I know college is about education and all, but I also want to have a good time. Does anyone know which colleges have the coolest or most unique d …
Hey all, I'm trying to figure out the AP scoring scale. Can anyone help me understand what percent correct corresponds to a score of 5 on the AP Calc AB exam? Thanks!
I'm a high school athlete, hoping to continue my sport in college. I'm trying to understand the differences between D1 and D3 college athletics. How does the intensity, time commitment, and level of c …
Hello, I'm a junior this year and I'm really interested in pursuing a degree in Data Science. Could anyone suggest a few colleges that have strong programs for this degree? And if possible, could you …
Hey guys, so I've been looking at different CSUs and their rankings. I'm pretty interested in a few of them, but I'm wondering how much weight I should put on these rankings. Do they accurately reflec …
I'm considering applying to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and wanted to see their common data set. Does anyone know where I can find this data?
Feeling a bit overwhelmed and I'm only a junior. I'm trying to solidify my math skills before senior year and SAT/ACT studying. Can anyone recommend a good resource for simple but comprehensive math f …
Has anyone written the supplemental essays for American University? What did you focus on and what advice would you give to someone who's just starting?
Hey all, unfortunately I was waitlisted at my dream school... I heard I should send a 'Letter of Continued Interest', but I have no clue where to start. Anyone come across any good examples?
Can y'all help me out here? What time do SAT scores generally get posted online? I am a little stressed out waiting for my results, and having a more accurate time-frame would definitely help manage t …
Hello, everyone. I'm a junior and I've been thinking about majoring in animal biology when I go to college. I'm not sure, though, which colleges are the best for this major. Could you guys help me out …
Hey guys, doing some early prep for my college apps and I'm looking at Duke. I heard they have supplemental essays - What kind of questions do they usually ask? And what are they looking for in these …
Hey there, I've heard about some sort of SAT curve calculator that students use to predict their scores. I'm a bit confused about the concept and how it could possibly work. Can someone explain it to …
Hey guys, can anyone share their experiences and suggestions on the top-ranked schools in California? I've been doing a bit of a deep dive into my future education and want a perspective I might not g …
I'm very interested in International Affairs for college, so I'd appreciate anyone who could provide their insights - which schools offer strong undergraduate programs in this field? Again, 'strong' m …