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Hey, so I'm in the class of 2024 and I've been trying to get my head around this whole PSAT National Merit Cutoff thing. What does it really mean for me? How significant is it in my overall college ad …
Greetings, everyone! I've had a long time interest in geology, and I'm now beginning to look into colleges that could nurture this passion. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience or knowledge abou …
Hello, everyone! I'm considering applying for the Miami Summer Scholars program. Has anyone participated in it before? What was the experience like, and would you recommend it?
Writing is not my strong suit so I could use some help. What makes a strong topic sentence? Can anyone provide examples? I know it needs to set up the paragraph, but I'm struggling to make mine engagi …
Berkeley is my dream school, but that acceptance rate is freaking me out! What do you think makes it so competitive? Are they just super picky or is there another reason?
So I'm taking AP Calc BC this year (whew!). I'm curious, does anyone know how the score distribution generally looks for this exam? It could be really helpful as I plan my study time!
AP exams are coming up soon and I'm feeling a bit antsy about the AP Macroeconomics test. Can someone give me a quick rundown on how the scoring for this exam works? Is there a specific score calculat …
Hey folks. I’ve been dreaming about Princeton ever since I started high school, but I want to adjust my expectations based on actual data. Can anyone give some information on Princeton's admission sta …
I've got a 4.1 weighted GPA, but colleges often ask for unweighted GPAs. How would I go about converting my GPA?
I've been seeing this 4.0 scale tossed around, but I'm used to a 100 point grading system at my school. Could anyone explain how I can calculate my GPA out of 4?
So, I've been struggling a bit with structuring my essays, especially coming up with engaging topic sentences. Do you guys have any resources, advice, or examples of great topic sentences? How do you …
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 …