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How do National Merit Scholarships work?

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!

a year ago

Anyone know the acceptance rate for UC Berkeley (Cal)?

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 …

a year ago

Clever argumentative essay topics for high school?

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 …

a year ago

Need advice on argumentative essay prompts

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?

a year ago

Summer courses for high school students - Is it worth it?

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 …

a year ago

Converting PSAT towards SAT— is it feasible?

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?

a year ago

Extended Essay at an IBO School: What are some tips to tackle it effectively?

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 …

a year ago

What are Some of the Easier Degrees to Pursue in College?

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 …

a year ago

Choosing the Right Calculator for DSAT?

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 …

a year ago

CSU Schools Ranked- How Important?

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 …

a year ago

UC Supplemental Essays Guidelines

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!

a year ago

Most competitive UC for admissions?

I'm trying to figure out which UC school is the hardest one to get accepted into. Does anyone here know if there's a particular UC that's notoriously competitive in terms of admissions? I'd like to pr …

a year ago

Need Suggestions for Controversial Essay Topics for College Application

Hello everyone, the college application process is just around the corner and I am thinking about writing my essay on a controversial topic. I want to stand out but also not put off any admissions off …

a year ago

Choosing a Controversial Topic for my Argumentative Essay

Hey guys, kinda stressed about the argumentative essay I'm supposed to write for my high school English class. The brief asks for a controversial topic. Any recommendations on how to choose a topic th …

a year ago

Need Some Inspiration for Community Service Ideas

I'm trying to boost my college application and I figure community service is the way to go, but I'm kind of drawing a blank on what I could do. Does anybody have suggestions for meaningful community s …

a year ago

Advice for CommonApp Prompt?

Hey all, I'm a junior gearing up to start my college apps and I'm a bit stuck on how to approach the CommonApp prompt. What are some of the DOs and DON'Ts I should keep in mind? Any insights on how to …

a year ago

Transfer student and the Common App: Help appreciated!

Hey! I'm planning on transferring colleges next year and I was wondering if the process for filling out the common app is different for transfer students? Also, would anybody mind sharing their transf …

a year ago

Biology majors, best colleges? Need Advice

Hi everyone, I've been searching for colleges with strong biology programs for quite a while now. Any suggestions on which ones I should apply to? Is there anything specific I should consider in my se …

a year ago

Let's talk college food - which one's top the list?

Alright, this might seem silly but does anyone have any input on colleges with the best food? I'll definitely miss home-cooked meals, so it would be amazing to land at a college renowned for good grub …

a year ago

A future in Marketing? College dilemmas.

Do you have any suggested colleges for a Marketing major? I'm really stressed navigating all these choices, I'd be super grateful to hear what you guys think.

a year ago
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