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Hey there! Like all juniors right now, I'm going through the college planning phase and I'm trying to brainstorm for my Common App essay. Just curious, what kinda topics should I prepare for?
Hey everyone, I'm curating my study plan for the AP Lang exam. Considering the exam keeps updating, I'm unsure about the current rubric. Do you guys know if there's been any change in the AP Lang rubr …
Going to take Calc BC soon, a bit worried. What calculators do you guys use or suggest for the exam?
Hello everyone. I want to balance out my college stress and possibly choose a simpler major. What would you suggest as the ‘easiest’ major? Keep in mind, it should still be worthy in terms of career o …
I've always wanted to pursue medical studies, yet I'm aware medical school admission is notoriously competitive. I'm just trying to be realistic here - are there any medical schools known for having a …
Hey! De-stressing about college applications isn't exactly going well, and this CommonApp essay isn't helping. Any tips or ideas on how to tackle this beast?
I'm struggling with the rhetorical analysis essay on my AP Lang practice tests. Does anyone know where I can see some top-notch examples?
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior who's been looking into the Early Decision (ED) process and I found out about ED2. Do any of you know what schools offer this option, and how it differs from reg …
Hey, I'm a junior getting ready for application season, and I'm starting to strategize for my Common App essay. Does anyone have an idea what the prompts might be?
Hey crew, I've been pondering about UC Irvine lately. I'm just curious about their acceptance rate. Is it hard to get in there? If anyone could give me a breakdown of the acceptance rate, it'd be supe …
I enjoy creative writing and I've been looking for some contests to enter. Does anyone know of any worthwhile writing contests for high schoolers?
I'm a bit confused about when's right to take the SAT. I looked at the College Board's website and it seemed there were many dates. I'm currently a sophomore. When do students usually take the SAT for …
Hey folks, wondering if anybody could give me some insight here. I'm out of state and looking at Wake Forest with quite a bit of interest. I've found it a bit tough to find clear info on acceptance ra …
Northwestern is definitely one of my top-choice schools. And I've heard about some colleges tracking 'demonstrated interest,' like if you visit their campus or attend their webinars. Does anyone have …
Just curious, what grade can most students be seen dropping out of high school? I'm asking from an academic and sociological perspective, to understand the phenomenon better. Please, anyone has any in …
Hey pals! Just a quick and maybe peculiar question: I've been trying to research colleges where you don't need to go through hefty application processes, if there are any. Anyone got some suggestions?
Hello, everyone! Any clue when the AP results for the Class of 2024 will be released? I want to know so I can plan my summer activities without too much stress about these results looming over me. Tha …
I'm pondering my degree options and want to set myself up for a challenge (Yes, I know I'm a masochist 😅). Can any of you guide me to what are considered the hardest bachelor degrees to earn in terms …
I'm preparing my application for the National Honors Society and I'm a bit stuck on the essay part. Does anyone have any advice or tips for writing a standout National Honors Society essay?
Hey there folks, so as a high school junior currently in Ohio, I believe that those in charge of our teams often don't get enough recognition. I'm curious to know, who holds the record for the most wi …