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Help with senior projects

I'm a rising senior, and we're expected to do a big capstone senior project. Any tips for finding a cool and engaging topic? How do y’all decide on the type of project you want to undertake?

a year ago

What are Public Ivy Colleges?

I keep hearing the term 'Public Ivy' being thrown around, but I'm not entirely sure what it means. Can someone explain and maybe provide a list of these colleges?

a year ago

Where Can I Find Personal Statement Prompts?

So, I'm starting early on my college apps and was wondering where to find personal statement prompts? Didn't want to just wing it without having something to guide my brainstorming, you know?

a year ago

How tough is it to get into Northwestern?

Feel a bit stressed about getting into Northwestern. It's my first choice but I hear it's quite competitive. Can someone shed some light on the acceptance rate or any additional admission details?

a year ago

What prerequisite courses are generally needed for law school?

I'm a junior who's been thinking a lot about a career in law. What are some courses I should be considering in college to prepare for law school? Are there standard prerequisites or does it vary betwe …

a year ago

Confused about the junior, sophomore, and senior terms

Hello all, these American terms of freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior for high school grades have me a bit confused. Can anyone clarify what year each term corresponds to? Also, what implications …

a year ago

Looking for good industrial design schools

Hi folks, I've been loving my tech ed classes in high school and think I want to pursue industrial design in college. Could anyone suggest some reliable schools known for their industrial design progr …

a year ago

Deciding on a Tough Major

I've always been up for a challenge, and I'm trying to figure out what I want to major in when I get to college. From your experience, what are some of the hardest undergraduate majors to pursue? What …

a year ago

Choosing high school electives?

Hi guys, I'm getting ready to register for my classes next year and was wondering—what electives did you enjoy or find most beneficial during your high school years? I want to pick wisely since it cou …

a year ago

Need help with SAT Math, any subtly hard questions I should look out for?

Look, I'm trying to prepare for my SAT and Math's always tripped me up. I've got the basic content covered but, y'know, those tricky questions that look easy but aren't really. So please, could anyone …

a year ago

What are some good paying jobs I can get with a two-year degree?

I'm thinking about the different paths I could take after high school, and I'm considering getting a two-year degree. I'm a tad confused though; what sort of job prospects are out there for someone wi …

a year ago

Curious about Easy Degrees

Hey, I'm still a bit unsure about what to major in. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to slack off in college, but I heard a little about 'easy degrees. Can anyone elaborate on what this means, and …

a year ago

What could be some examples of strong topic sentences for essays?

I'm working on my college essays and could use some advice on what makes a strong topic sentence. What are some examples or guidelines to consider? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

Looking for Civil Engineering Schools

Hey there, I'm currently a junior trying to make sense of all the college stuff. I've been really interested in Civil Engineering for a while now. Is anyone else on here applying to colleges specifica …

a year ago

Uncertainty over APUSH score calculations

Our teacher briefly explained how our APUSH scores will be calculated, but I'm still not quite sure I get it. Something about weighting between class scores and AP test scores? Could someone elaborate …

a year ago

Looking for help with an AP Lang synthesis essay

Our class is starting on the synthesis essay unit of our AP Lang class next week. While I'm excited about it, I'm also a bit nervous. Has anyone found any useful resources or examples to guide the pro …

a year ago

Does Northwestern University consider demonstrated interest?

Anyone know how much weight Northwestern University places on demonstrated interest? I've visited the campus and attended a few virtual info-sessions but was not sure if this needs to be specifically …

a year ago

Seeking Colleges with Strong Business Majors

I'm really interested in majoring in Business. Can anyone suggest colleges popular for their Business programs?

a year ago

Question about Calculators for SAT

Hey, I'm kinda lost here. Which calculators are allowed for the SAT? I've got this Texas Instruments model, will that work? I just want to be sure I'm going into the test prepared.

a year ago

Rankings and advice for Cal State schools?

Hi everyone, I’m stressing out over which Cal State school to apply to. Can anyone share a reliable ranking list or offer some advice based on personal experience?

a year ago
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