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Applying to Political Summer Programs as a high schooler

Hello, guys! I'm a junior interested in politics and I am planning to participate in a summer program next year focused on political studies. However, the only information I am finding is about 'polit …

a year ago

Does degree difficulty affect college admissions?

I'm having a tough time deciding what to major in. I'm interested in different fields, but some seem much more difficult than others. I was wondering, does choosing a 'difficult' degree affect admissi …

a year ago

Efficient Preparation for the AP Lang Exam

Looking down the road at the AP Lang exam and really want to start gearing up. Are there any proven strategies on how to effectively study? Is it true the structure and scoring have changed recently?

a year ago

Looking for Fun Persuasive Speech Topics

I need to deliver a persuasive speech for my public speaking class. Instead of going for the usual serious topics, I want to keep it light and fun. Any ideas for a fun topic that can still be persuasi …

a year ago

Help Compute GPA on a 4.0 Scale

So, I've been maintaining my GPA with my school's unique scale, but now I need to convert it into the standard 4.0 scale for college apps. Does anyone know of a reliable GPA conversion resource or can …

a year ago

Finding a Solid College in PA

Hey y'all! Has anyone compiled a list of good colleges in Pennsylvania? I'm especially focused on those strong in the Humanities, but any direction would be a great help. Thanks in advance.

a year ago

How do the different CSUs compare?

Hey guys, I'm considering applying to several CSU schools next year, but I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of choices. I'm curious, what are the rankings of different CSU schools? And how much shoul …

a year ago

Decoding the New SAT

Hey guys, I've been hearing a lot of buzz about changes to the SAT. Can anyone break down what these changes are and how they might impact my application process?

a year ago

High-paying Engineering Focuses?

So, a career as an engineer pays well, but which engineering fields pay the best? I don't want to narrow my focus too early, but also, well, money matters. Could use some advice.

a year ago

Recommendations for Colleges with Strong Marine Biology Programs

Hi there, I'm heavily invested in marine biology and really want to pursue it in college. Which colleges have strong marine biology programs? Any personal experiences? I'd love to hear your thoughts a …

a year ago

Intricacies of Jesuit Education

Has anyone had experience with Jesuit schools? What makes them different/unique? Trying to diversify my college list and would appreciate any insight into their philosophy or teaching methods.

a year ago

Boston University Acceptance Ratings?

I'm hoping to apply to BU soon, but I heard it's quite competitive. What's the acceptance rate like? Is there anything I should particularly focus on to stand out in the admissions process? Thanks for …

a year ago

Best Schools for Serious Interior Design Majors?

Hey, folks. Has anyone got a handle on which schools are worth considering for an Interior Design major? I'm really set on pursuing this, but I'm a bit lost when it comes to narrowing down colleges. A …

a year ago

Should I go EDII?

I'm really interested in applying to some schools, and they have an Early Decision II option. Is it worth it to apply EDII? What are the pros and cons? Would love some advice from someone who's been t …

a year ago

Transfer through Common Application?

Hi all, I'm currently a first-year student at one college but I'm considering transferring. I've heard that the Common Application can be used for transferring—is this true? If yes, where can I start …

a year ago

Is there a Calculator for AP English Literature Exam Scores?

Maybe it's early, but I'm curious how I would do on the AP Lit test if I took it today. Is there some sort of score calculator or predictor tool I can use to estimate my score based on my current perf …

a year ago

Deciding Among the Ivy League Schools

So, I am ambitious and officially starting my college application process. I've always dreamt of going to an Ivy League school, but I'm having trouble determining which ones might be the best fit for …

a year ago

Ranking and Comparison of Cal State Universities

Hello everyone! I'm strongly considering staying in-state (California) for college and have been looking into the California State universities. Does anyone have a good source for comparing and rankin …

a year ago

Looking for Information on Army Colleges

Hi! Lately, I've been thinking about the path of going to an Army college, but I'm a bit lost. What are some of the top Army colleges in the US and what majors or programs are they best known for? Als …

a year ago

Approved Calculators for AP Calculus Exam

Yo, I'm getting ready for my AP Calc exam and don't want to overlook any detail. Which calculators are approved for the test? I want to practice with the exact same model that I'll use on exam day.

a year ago
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