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Hello! I've recently heard about something called the Common Data Set with respect to college-related stats. Can anyone help me understand what it is, specifically with reference to Amherst? Would it …
Hello! I'm a high school junior interested in studying civil engineering. I'm wonky about bridges and skyscrapers, and I'd love to dive into this field deep. Could you guys suggest some colleges with …
Hey there, was wondering if you could use a calculator for the AP Physics 1 exam? If so, are there any particular restrictions or models that we should stick to?
Does anyone know what the largest colleges in the US are in terms of the student population? Are they Community colleges, Universities or State schools? Would also love to hear personal experiences of …
Hey! Just wanted to ask if anyone knows what supplemental essays Harvard asks for? I'm planning to apply there and I want to start brainstorming as early as possible. Any help would be greatly appreci …
Hey, friends, I'm stuck on the waitlist and I'm getting desperate. I've heard about LOCIs, but I have no idea how to write one. Got any tried and true templates you could direct me to?
Hey, I'm a junior looking to start a new club at my high school. I want it to be something unique and interesting, that students are eager to join - any ideas? I'm open to anything, so hit me with you …
Man, my English teacher loves her some argumentative essays - can't get enough of them. So, I gotta prepare myself to dish them out on a regular basis. Anyone got any cool argumentative writing prompt …
Hey there peeps! Can anyone guide me on how to use the AP Lang score calculator? I just need to get an idea of how well I'm doing in my preparation. Help appreciated!
I'm keen on applying to North Carolina State University. What kind of enrollment numbers do they have, like how big is the student body usually? Also, are there more undergrads than grads or vice vers …
I've recently joined my school's Mock Trial club and could use some help. What are some common objections I should be aware of? Additionally, how do you effectively raise or counter an objection durin …
Hey there. I've been looking into applying to MIT and I've got a few questions. What kind of prompts do they usually throw at you for the essays? How technical should they be given the nature of the s …
Howdy all, I'm tackling the UW essays and it feels like I'm going teeth against concrete (dramatic, I know). Anyone who has crossed this hurdle already, do you have any helpful advice or insight for m …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and starting to look at colleges seriously. I'm based in Florida and would love to stay local for undergrad. I know about the big names like University of Miami an …
I've been hearing a lot about high school rankings and I'm kinda confused. Can somebody explain to me how high schools are ranked? Also, does it significantly influence college admissions? Would love …
I live in California, and I've been hearing a lot about the CSU system. Can anyone give me the rundown on attending a CSU? Like what are the advantages or disadvantages? Really want to make an informe …
So I've always found coding and computer science really interesting, and I'm definitely thinking of making it my major. What are some top tier colleges for studying computer science? I'd really apprec …
I've been working really hard in my AP classes and I'm eager to see how I did. Does anyone know when the AP awards will be released?
This might sound sort of generic, but what are some engaging and beneficial activities for high school students? I just want to find cool stuff to do that also looks good on college apps.
Hey everyone, I recently got my SAT scores and, out of curiosity, I'm trying to figure out what that score would translate to on the PSAT. Is there a reliable conversion chart or method I could use?