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Tips for Writing Georgetown Supplemental Essays?

Hey all, so I'm applying to Georgetown and a bit puzzled about their supplemental essays. Can anyone share some tips or strategies they found helpful when tackling these prompts? I want my voice and s …

a year ago

Exploring East Coast Universities

Hi all, I'm starting to consider where I want to apply for college next year and I am particularly interested in institutions located on the East Coast. Can anyone recommend some notable East Coast un …

a year ago

Common App Essay Prompts for 2024-25

Kinda jumping the gun here, but I'm trying to get a head start on my Common App. Does anyone know if the essay prompts for the 2024-25 cycle have been released? I'm eager and would appreciate any tips …

a year ago

How Do 'PIQ' Prompts Work in College Applications?

I came across the term 'PIQ' prompts while looking into university applications. Can someone explain what they are and how I should tackle them? What are some strategies to approach these effectively? …

a year ago

Colleges with Strong Marine Biology Programs

I'm really interested in Marine Biology and hope to major in it. Can anyone suggest colleges with strong programs in this field? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

National Honor Society Essay - where to start?

I've got to write an essay for my National Honor Society application and the anxiety is starting to set in. Any tips on where to start, or how to pick a subject? What are they looking for in these ess …

a year ago

Inquiry about the most common sport in high schools

Hi all. Just a bit curious here, which sport can be considered the most popular or common in high schools nationwide?

a year ago

How to write a strong recommendation letter for a student?

Hey there! My coach agreed to write me a recommendation letter for colleges, but has no idea where to start. Is there a go-to example or template that they could use? Any specific points or details th …

a year ago

Expanding Vocabulary

Hello! I'm trying to elevate my speech and writing by using more sophisticated language. To boost SAT verbal scores and write better essays, I'm seeking advice on expanding my vocabulary. Any cool tec …

a year ago

Decoding the 4.0 GPA grading Scale

I'm a little confused on how to accurately figure out my GPA on a 4.0 scale. Can someone walk me through the process or link to a resource that simplifies it for high school grades? Appreciate it!

a year ago

What's considered to be the easiest degree to obtain?

Hey everyone, I'm kinda swamped with my extracurriculars and I'm seeking for a balanced college life. So, what are some of the easiest degrees to pursue in college? Any suggestions?

a year ago

About ACT Dates and Score Release

Hi there! I'm thinking about taking the ACT soon. Does anyone know about upcoming dates, and how long it generally takes for the scores to be released?

a year ago

Full ride scholarships for high school seniors - How to secure one?

Hey there, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the costs of college and I'm trying to find options for making it more affordable. I'm a high school senior, and I've been hearing about full ride scholarships. …

a year ago

Internships for High School Students in NYC

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior living in NYC and I'm looking to get some real-world experience. I was just curious if any of you knew about any interesting internships for high school students …

a year ago

Toughest Degrees in University?

I've heard about some notoriously hard university degrees. But what do you guys think? Which are the toughest ones in your opinion and why?

a year ago

Deciding on Ivy League Colleges

I'm fortunate enough to be considering Ivy League colleges for my applications. Any tips or insights on which are the best Ivies to apply for? I'm leaning more towards a strong arts and humanities pro …

a year ago

When will AP math scores be released?

Hi there, I've worked really hard on my AP math this year and I'm anxious about my score. Do you guys have any idea when the scores are usually announced?

a year ago

Advice on Internships for Highschool Students

Hey there, I'm currently a junior and trying to gain some work experience before college to both boost my resume and inform my future career choices. Do you guys have any recommendations for internshi …

a year ago

Looking for colleges without application fees?

Hey guys, I'm planning to apply to a decent number of colleges but the application fees can really add up. Do you know of any decent colleges which don't charge any application fees? I'm flexible abou …

a year ago

Need some assistance figuring out how to calculate my cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

I've been a little stressed out lately trying to calculate my GPA. I know our school uses a different system and I want to convert it into the 4.0 scale so it's easier for me to understand where I fal …

a year ago
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