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Hey everyone, I've been hearing a lot about something called Early Decision 2 and how it could be beneficial for my college applications. I'm a bit lost though - what exactly is it? And how is it diff …
Out of curiosity, anyone know what the hardest bachelor degrees to earn are? Are there any degrees in particular that colleges view as particularly rigorous or impressive?
Taking the APUSH exam this year and I'm already thinking ahead. When will we hear back with our scores after we take it? Appreciate your help!
Hey! I'm lucky to be named as a National Merit Scholar finalist. I've heard this opens up some opportunities for scholarships at various colleges. Can anyone shed some light on which colleges particip …
What's the low down on full scholarships? How competitive are they usually and what kind of students typically win them? Any other insight you guys can offer would be great!
Hey guys, so I've been hearing different things about whether or not middle school grades actually matter for college admissions. I mean, I know high school grades are super important, but does anyone …
Hey, so I'm trying to up my community service game for my college applications. But, I'm a bit stuck on coming up with ideas. What are some high-school-friendly projects you guys suggest?
Can someone explain to me how to find your GPA on a 4.0 scale? I've tried looking it up but all I'm finding are calculators without any real explanation. Thanks!
I'm super sure about majoring in business but the array of colleges offering business courses is overwhelming! Can anyone provide some insights on what makes a good business school or share experience …
So, I've heard a lot about the National Merit Scholarships, and it seems like a great opportunity. Could someone explain the selection process and what I need to do to be in contention? Thanks!
Hi, I'm starting to get serious about my college search and UC Berkeley is one of my top choices, but I'm a bit unsure about how tough it is to get in. Does anyone know the acceptance rate, or where I …
Hi guys, as we all know, part of junior year is truly embracing the art of essay writing. I need to come up with several argumentative essay topics relevant to high school life. Any unique or interest …
Hey guys, I'm stumped on how to tackle argumentative essay prompts. They seem pretty challenging for me. Anyone have any strategies or tips on how to address these prompts effectively?
I really want to make use of my summer break and I'm thinking about taking some summer courses. What are your thoughts on this? Any recommendations for programs or courses that will be worth my time a …
I will be getting my PSAT scores back soon and was wondering if there is a reliable way to determine what these scores might translate into on the SAT. Can anyone help me with this?
As an IB student, I'm supposed to start working on my Extended Essay soon. I've heard it's really consuming and tough. Any wisdom on how to approach the research and what I should consider while selec …
I understand that 'easy' is subjective and depends on a person's interest and skills, but in terms of workload, rigor and complexity, are there certain majors that students generally consider less tax …
Hey folks, I'm about to start prepping for the DSAT and was wondering which calculator might be the best for this particular test? Any specialized features I should look for that can facilitate proble …
Should I pay a lot of attention to the rankings when choosing which CSU Schools to apply to? Or should I be focusing more on the programs that most interest me and how they're reputed at the respectiv …
Hey, I could use some guidance on writing my UC supplemental essays. Can someone shed some light on what they're looking for and how I can make my application stand out? Thanks in advance!