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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 …

2 years 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!

2 years 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 …

2 years 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 …

2 years 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 …

2 years 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 …

2 years ago

Seeking Colleges with Strong Business Majors

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

2 years 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.

2 years 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?

2 years ago

How does Barnard College's admissions process work?

I'm a junior doing some early research on colleges, and I've always been interested in Barnard. I heard that their admissions process is relatively holistic. Does anyone know more details about this, …

2 years ago

Overall Acceptance Rate of the University of Virginia?

Hello everyone, I'm an international student hoping to apply to UVA. I've seen a lot of different numbers when it comes to the acceptance rate. What's the overall acceptance rate for UVA for both in-s …

2 years ago

In need of Persuasive Speech Examples

Hey guys! I have to deliver a persuasive speech for my class project. Is there a place where I could find some example topics and/or samples to get a feel of style and structure?

2 years ago

Cal Poly's acceptance rate

My dream school is Cal Poly. I’m curious about how competitive it’s getting these days. Any idea about its acceptance rate for the coming year?

2 years ago

Colleges known for Neuropsychology programs?

Hi all, I'm interested in studying Neuropsychology in college. Can anyone recommend colleges that have good programs in this field?

2 years ago

Best Cal State Schools: Any Suggestions?

I'm looking to apply to schools within the California State University system but I'm a bit overwhelmed with the number of choices. Can anyone suggest the best Cal State schools for overall quality of …

2 years ago

Question about AP Music Theory Score

Hey there. So, I'm taking AP Music Theory this year and I was wondering how is the raw score converted to a scale of 1-5. Is there any reliable method to make an educated guess about it?

2 years ago

AP English Lang and Comp - how to calculate potential score?

Hey, I'm practicing for my AP English Lang and Comp test and I'm curious to know if there's a reliable way or an online tool to calculate my potential score based on my responses?

2 years ago

What are some good topics for a research argument essay?

Hi folks! I'm a junior who needs some help brainstorming for my English class. We need to write a research argument essay, but I'm drawing a blank on topics. Whatever I choose, I want it to be meaning …

2 years ago

How Can I Secure a Summer Internship in 2025?

Hey everyone, I'm interested in a summer internship next year (2025). I realize that's a while away, but I want to start planning now. Any advice on where to look for internships and how to secure one …

2 years ago

Interesting Essay Topics for Highschool?

Hey all, I've got an upcoming essay assignment but I'm stuck on choosing a topic. I want something compelling and unique. Could any of you suggest a few interesting high school essay topics? I'm open …

2 years ago
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