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Need tips for writing an argumentative essay?

Hey y'all, so I have an English assignment where I have to write an argumentative essay. Do y'all have any advice or examples to share on how to make a compelling argument and strong supporting points …

a year ago

On July 8th, when do AP scores come out?

Hello! Can anyone let me know when AP scores typically come out on July 8th? I'm hella nervous and just want to get it over with. Thanks!

a year ago

Most College Football National Championships

Hey there, I'm working on a project for my stats class and I'm focusing on college football. Does anyone know which team has won the most college football national championships? And how many times ha …

a year ago

Best Colleges for Studying Astronomy?

Hey, wondering if anyone can give recommendations on great universities for studying Astronomy. Stars and everything about the universe has always fascinated me and I'd like to follow that passion in …

a year ago

Tufts Early Decision Acceptance Rate

I think Tufts might be my first choice, so I'm considering applying early decision. Would anyone happen to know the acceptance rate for that? Does applying early actually increase my chances in any wa …

a year ago

Need help with GPA calculation

Hey everyone, I've been trying to work out how to calculate my cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, can anyone provide a step by step breakdown or enlighten me on how to do this accurately?

a year ago

Good safety schools in the US?

I’m a junior starting to make my college list. While I have my dream/ reach schools down, I'm still trying to compile a list of good safety schools. Could anyone recommend some schools with relatively …

a year ago

AP Euro Exam Score Estimation

Hi friends, just took the AP Euro exam and I'm curious as to what score I might've gotten. Has anyone come across a reliable calculator to give a rough estimate?

a year ago

Clarifying how AP Precalculus scores are calculated

I'm in AP Precalculus and heard somewhere that the scores are calculated differently from regular classes. Can someone explain to me how this works? I'm trying to figure out what I need to aim for on …

a year ago

In need of extra curricular examples!

I’m trying to build up my application and wanted to know about some extra curricular that would look really impressive. Any suggestions?

a year ago

Curious about the Most Expensive College

Hello! I'm a high school junior currently researching colleges and I'm curious, just for fun, about which is the most expensive college out there? Just trying to scope out the high end while looking f …

a year ago

UT Admission Competition?

Hey there folks, I'm interested in applying to UT for my college years. The acceptance rate, I believe plays a huge role in the competition level. I'm not too worried, just curious really, how tough i …

a year ago

What qualifies as extracurricular activities?

Hey there, I'm trying to build my profile and need some clarification. What are some examples of extracurricular activities that colleges tend to value or look for? Besides school clubs and sports, wh …

a year ago

College dorms in the US: which ones are the best?

Hey guys, I'm just curious about your experiences or opinions on the best dorms in US colleges. What factors made them stand out? Was it just about comfort, or were there things like social activities …

a year ago

Are there colleges known for their inclusive LGBT+ culture?

Hello, as a member of the LGBT+ community, I want to ensure that whatever college I attend has a vibrant and accepting queer culture. Can someone suggest colleges known for being especially inclusive …

a year ago

Choosing a Public University

My friends and I have been talking a lot about whether we should aim for private or public universities. Public universities often have larger campuses and a diverse student body, which attracts me a …

a year ago

Can anyone share their thoughts on the public Ivies for the upcoming class?

Hello! I'm a junior starting to research colleges and I keep hearing about 'public Ivies'. I mean, it sounds cool and all, but what makes a public university an 'Ivy'? Are these schools actually compa …

a year ago

Fashion Designing Colleges?

I'm a junior interested in Fashion Designing. Do you guys know some good colleges known for their fashion designing programs?

a year ago

Balancing life with a rigorous high school schedule?

I'm planning to take on the most rigorous schedule my high school offers. How do you guys balance your time with such heavy academic demands?

a year ago

Memories from Model UN in High School

To those of you who were part of the Model United Nations (UN) in high school, what do you remember the most about it? I'm thinking about joining next year and want some first-hand stories.

a year ago
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