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What are the best industrial design schools?

Hi there, I'm really into industrial design, and it's my top choice for my major. I'm starting to compile a list of colleges to apply to next year. Do you have any suggestions for colleges that have p …

2 years ago

Finding Internships Near My Home as a High School Student?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and have been really proactive about developing my skills. I'm considering looking into internships that could offer a real-world experience before I get to co …

2 years ago

What are some good colleges for Biomedical Engineering?

I've always been interested in combining my love for medicine and engineering in my future career. With that said, I'm looking for colleges with strong biomedical engineering programs. Could you guys …

2 years ago

Curious about UC Schools Ranking

Hey everybody, I've been considering applying to different UC schools in California and I'm trying to know their rankings compared to each other. Does anyone have a breakdown of the ranking of these s …

2 years ago

Where can I find a High School Recommendation Letter Template?

Hello, I've been asked to write a recommendation letter for my peer for college applications. This is my first time doing something like this and I'm a bit unsure about the format. Could anyone direct …

2 years ago

Where to look for paid internships for high school students?

I'm going into senior year and I'd like to balance work experience with earning some money. Does anybody know about any paid internship opportunities well-suited for high school students? I'm pretty o …

2 years ago

Looking for examples of AP Lang argumentative essays

Just wondering if anyone could share some examples of successful AP Lang argumentative essays? I think seeing some exemplar works might give me a better understanding of what the graders are looking f …

2 years ago

Best universities for a business major?

I'm a junior who's recently developed a huge interest in finance and entrepreneurship. I've been looking into different business programs but it's a bit overwhelming. Can anyone suggest some top-tier …

2 years ago

Toughest College Degrees?

Hi, I'm just curious to know, what are some degrees which are considered difficult due to their rigorous curriculum? I want to challenge myself and explore a range of possibilities.

2 years ago

Top Rated Schools in California

Hey, I'm a high school junior looking into colleges. I'm kind of leaning towards staying in-state (California). Any recommendations for the best rated schools here? Any input about campus life, academ …

2 years ago

Summer Law Internships for NYC HS Students

I'm a HS junior in NYC with an interest in law and I'd like to get some related experience this summer. Does anyone know of any firms, nonprofits, etc., in the city that offer internships specifically …

2 years ago

Help calculating GPA on a 4.0 scale?

I'm a junior trying to calculate my GPA for college applications, but I'm getting a bit confused with the conversion to a 4.0 scale. Does anyone know an easy and accurate way to calculate a GPA out of …

2 years ago

Looking for the Best Journalism Schools

Hey all, I'm a junior really passionate about journalism. I've been the editor of my school's newspaper for the past two years and want to pursue it in college. What are your recommendations for great …

2 years ago

Boosting English Vocabulary for SAT

Does anyone have some good strategies to expand my vocabulary in preparation for the SAT? Any reliable resources that you found helpful?

2 years ago

High School Debate Topic Suggestions

My school is planning a debate competition soon, and I'm part of the organizing team. We're brainstorming for some interesting and engaging debate topics. Any suggestions?

2 years ago

GPA Concerns for Freshmans

I'm going to high school soon and I'm feeling a bit nervous about how well I need to do. Can anyone tell me what GPA do most high school freshman get in their first year? Would be good to get an avera …

2 years ago

Need clarity on ED 2 Schools

Hi folks, I’ve been hearing a lot about something called ED 2 while researching college applications. Can someone please explain to me what this ED 2 thing is all about and which schools offer it? Als …

2 years ago

Is a High GPA where it's at?

I've been busting my butt to maintain a high GPA and I've got to ask, is it worth it? I get that it's important for college admissions, but how much of a make-it-or-break-it factor is it really? Could …

2 years ago

Need help brainstorming for essay topics!

So, I'm trying to start writing my college essays, and honestly, I am at a loss for what to write about. Could anyone suggest some interesting essay topics that could potentially make for a compelling …

2 years ago

Recommended Extra Curricular Activities

Currently a junior and I'm starting to think more about my college applications. I've heard colleges like to see a well-rounded student, so what extra curricular activities would look really good on a …

2 years ago
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