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High School Classes Freshman Year

Hey guys! I'm an incoming high school freshman and I'm a bit stressed about choosing my classes. Can you give me some advice on which classes I should take and what to expect in my first year of high …

2 years ago

What does an official Harvard acceptance letter look like?

I'm curious about what an official Harvard acceptance letter looks like. Is there anything special on it or is it like a generic acceptance letter from any other college? Can anyone who got accepted s …

2 years ago

What are your top tips for preparing for the ACT?

Hey guys, I'm a little stressed about taking the ACT this year. What are some effective tips or strategies for preparing and improving my score? Any helpful resources you'd recommend? Thanks in advanc …

2 years ago

Top Schools for Journalism Majors?

Journalism is such a passion of mine and I can't wait to study the subject in college! Do you have recommendations for particularly good schools or universities for journalism majors? I'm in the early …

2 years ago

How good is a 3.25 GPA in high school?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I currently have a 3.25 GPA. I'm just wondering if that's a good GPA for college applications or if I should try to improve it? What are my chances at getting into decen …

2 years ago

Understanding IB program scores?

Hey, can someone help explain how IB program scores work? Like, what's considered a good score and how do colleges evaluate them? Does a higher score make a significant difference in admissions?

2 years ago

Gates Scholarship Phase 1: Tips on getting through?

Hey there! I'm starting my application for the Gates Scholarship and I know there are several phases. Can anyone give me some advice or tips on how to stand out and make it past Phase 1? Any and all h …

2 years ago

Prepping for AP Biology Exam?

I'm thinking of taking the AP Biology exam next year and I'd like to start preparing now. Are there any helpful websites, books, or YouTube channels you guys would recommend for getting ready to ace t …

2 years ago

Harvard's admission criteria: what are they looking for?

Hey everyone! I've been researching Harvard, and I'm curious about what they look for in applicants. What are the most important aspects of an application for them?

2 years ago

Is the Living Environment Regents exam hard?

Hey guys! I'm taking the Living Environment Regents soon and am curious about the difficulty level of the exam. How hard is it and what should I expect? Any advice on study materials or strategies to …

2 years ago

Is getting another diploma possible?

Hey, I was just wondering if you can get another diploma after completing high school? Like, can you redo high school or join another program to get a second diploma in a different field? Thanks for a …

2 years ago

What do we know about Kobe Bryant's SAT score?

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what Kobe Bryant's SAT score was? I know he went straight to the NBA after high school, but I've heard he still took the SAT. Any info on his score? Thanks!

2 years ago

Calculating High School GPA

Can someone help me understand how to calculate my high school GPA? I've seen different scales and methods being used online and I'm a bit confused. Do unweighted GPAs and weighted GPAs matter during …

2 years ago

Is taking 7 AP classes enough for competitive colleges?

Hi! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been thinking about my course load. I'm currently planning on taking 7 AP classes by the time I graduate. Is that enough for getting into top colleges? Should …

2 years ago

What are some high academic D2 schools?

Hi everyone! I'm a student-athlete interested in applying to NCAA Division 2 schools with strong academics. Can anyone suggest some reputable high academic D2 schools? Bonus points if they have great …

2 years ago

Math Level on the SAT?

Hey everyone! I'm taking the SAT soon, but I'm not really sure what level of math I should expect on the test. Can someone let me know what's the highest level of math covered on the SAT? And any tips …

2 years ago

What ACT scores should I aim for?

Hey guys, I'm a junior prepping for the ACT and feeling stressed about what score range I should target. Anyone got advice or info on good ACT scores to aim for?

2 years ago

Most difficult AP tests?

So I'm currently deciding on my AP classes for next year, and I'm curious to know which AP tests are considered the most difficult. I want to be prepared for the challenge. Can anyone share their expe …

2 years ago

How to convert old SAT scores to new SAT scores?

Hey, my older sibling took the old SAT and I'm taking the new one. I'm kind of curious about how their scores would stack up against mine. Is there a reliable way to convert old SAT scores to new SAT …

2 years ago

Need some persuasive speech topic ideas!

Hi everyone, I need to give a presentation in my speech class and my teacher wants it to be persuasive. What are some popular or unique persuasive speech topics that you guys can share?

2 years ago
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