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What's a Good Associate Degree to Pursue?

Hey, I'm a high school junior and I've been starting to consider my post-high school options. I'm thinking an associate degree might be a viable alternative to a traditional four-year college. Anyone …

2 years ago

Ranking Difficulty of AP Subjects

Hey! I'm trying to plan out my senior year and I'm curious about people's opinions on AP class difficulty. Is there a general consensus or ranking system for how hard each AP subject is when compared …

2 years ago

How to Improve SAT Vocabulary?

I'm taking the SAT soon and I need some help. What's the best way to improve your vocabulary in prep for the test? Any suggestion for effective study methods or resources that specifically focus on SA …

2 years ago

Acceptance Rate at UMich Ann Arbor?

UMich is one of my top choices right now. I'm trying to gauge my chances, but unsure about their current acceptance rate. Does anyone have info on what it was this past year, especially for out-of-sta …

2 years ago

Looking for Essay Competitions for High School Students

I'm interested in participating in an essay competition. It would be an opportunity to improve my writing skills in a practical context, as well as potentially earn some recognition or even scholarshi …

2 years ago

How is difficulty ranked amongst different engineering majors?

Out of curiosity, I was wondering how different engineering majors are typically ranked in terms of difficulty? I understand that it's largely subjective and depends on individual strengths, but I'm p …

2 years ago

What is Princeton's Acceptance Rate Like?

As junior, I'm starting to put together my list of colleges and universities to apply for and I'm trying to be realistic about my chances. Princeton is definitely my dream school and I'd love to apply …

2 years ago

Getting a Handle on AP Score Calculations

Okay, so I'm taking a bunch of AP classes this year and I'm kind of freaking out about the exams already. I've heard about AP scoring calculators. How do they work? And how accurate are they in predic …

2 years ago

Rankings of SUNY Schools?

I might be interested in staying near home for college, probably in the SUNY system. Can anyone tell me more about the rankings of SUNY schools?

2 years ago

Recommendations for Colleges that Major in Computer Science?

Hi everyone, I'm a current junior considering pursuing a computer science degree, and I'm starting to look into colleges. Would anyone here be able to recommend colleges that are particularly strong i …

2 years ago

Best Colleges for Communications Major?

Hey peeps, I'm a junior and seriously considering majoring in communications. I'm wondering, what are some colleges known for having strong communications programs? Ideally, I'd like suggestions of bo …

2 years ago

Need Help with Writing a Persuasive Speech for Class, Any Good Examples?

Hey guys! I've been assigned a persuasive speech for my English class. I'm supposed to pick a topic and convince the class to agree with my viewpoint. I've never done anything like this before, so I'm …

2 years ago

How are CSUs Ranked?

My counselor recommended that I consider applying to some California State Universities (CSUs), but I'm not sure how to navigate their rankings. What factors should I consider when comparing them? App …

2 years ago

Need Help with Difficult SAT Math Questions!

Hey, I'm studying for the SAT, and I've encountered some tough math questions. If anyone could recommend resources or strategies specific for difficult SAT math, that would be super-helpful!

2 years ago

Need example for AP Language and Composition synthesis essay

Hey everyone, I am finding it difficult to grasp the structure of the AP Language and Composition synthesis essay. Does anyone have any good examples or resources that might help me understand better?

2 years ago

Seeking Advice: How Stressful is the Application Process for UNC Chapel Hill?

Hey everyone! I'm planning to apply to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and need some advice. How intense is the application process? And what makes an application stand out to them? An …

2 years ago

Taking the SAT: Best time?

I've been getting mixed advice on when I should take the SAT for the first time. Can anyone provide some insight on the best time to take it?

2 years ago

How can PSAT Score be Converted to SAT Equivalent?

I've heard there's a way to compare PSAT scores to SAT ones, which I think could provide some insight into how I might perform on the SAT, based on my PSAT performance. Has anyone here done that, or c …

2 years ago

Ranking of Cal State Universities?

Good day! I'm a junior who's looking at Cal State Universities for undergrad, any opinions on which are the best overall in terms of academics and student life? Thanks!

2 years ago

What are the top schools for studying Kinesiology?

Hey! I’m super interested in studying Kinesiology in college, and I was wondering if anyone knows which schools stand out for that major? Any insight would be appreciated!

2 years ago
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