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Hello, Straights-A's but nervous junior here. I'm looking to apply to NYU and was hoping to get some ideas on what exactly stands out on applications. What kind of students do you think NYU is particu …

I'm considering applying Early Action to William and Mary. Can anyone explain what the process entails? What are the benefits? And is it binding or non-binding?

Hey, I'm currently working on my applications and could use some advice. I'm struggling a little bit with how to approach the supplemental essays for the University of Texas. Should they be more acade …

Hi everyone, I just sat for my ACT test (felt sooo long!) and was just curious, around what time are the scores usually released? Is it by region or do they come out all at once?

Civil engineering is my calling, I'm sure of it. But, I'm a bit lost in the sea of colleges. Could you guys suggest colleges that are known for their Civil Engineering programs? Any help would be supe …

Hi guys, I'm a current junior in Cali. For monetary reasons, I'm looking into state schools a bit more heavily. What are the top state schools here that have good computer science programs? Any advice …

Hey, I'm a junior seriously considering majoring in forensic science in college. Does anyone have any suggestions for colleges that have strong programs?

Hey, I'm a rising senior looking for some internship opportunities in the Bay Area. Anyone has any leads or tips on where to start looking? I'm pretty open to most fields, just want some experience un …

Hello everyone! I'm kinda stressed about the AP CSP exam. I'm aware that there are tools to predict scores for some AP exams. Do we have one for AP CSP? Is there a way to predict our scores at all? An …

So, I'm a bit stranded in English class... we've got an assignment to do a rhetorical analysis essay, and I kind of need an example to understand what exactly is expected. Can anyone share an example …

So, I'm planning on applying to the National Honor Society at my school, and I'm not sure what to write about in my application. Anybody have examples or tips?

Hey folks, I'm a junior looking for internships that a high school student can apply for. Any ideas on where to start? What kind of roles could I potentially be fulfilling and what can I do to stand o …

Hey everyone! I'm in charge of my school's debate club this year and I'm on the hunt for some fresh and relevant debate topics. I'd love to hear any ideas or suggestions you guys might have. Preferabl …

I've noticed that some colleges run advertisements. Does anyone know why they do this? What are they trying to accomplish?

I'm a bit stuck on how to approach the argument essay for AP Lang and Comp. Could anyone share some tips or strategies?

I've been researching California State Universities for their engineering programs. I'm trying to understand their rankings better. How do I find reliable ranking info and, more importantly, how can I …

I'm a junior and I've been dreaming of majoring in Aeronautics since I was a little kid. Just wanted to know if anyone could suggest which colleges are the best for this field?

I'm planning to apply to Dartmouth for the upcoming admissions cycle. Do we have any information on their recent acceptance rates? It would help set my expectations on getting in.

Hi there! Could someone tell me when College Board usually releases AP scores? I'm anxious to see my scores and I'm just trying to figure out when they might be available.

Hey there, I'm currently taking AP Stats and kinda struggling. Any of you have an idea what should be my minimum grade to ensure a successful pass? Any sort of calculator resource, or resource in gene …