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What are some good college essay writing prompts?

Hey fellow classmates, I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essays. Does anyone have any good writing prompts that helped you come up with essay topics? Preferably ones that are unique or t …

2 years ago

How does Boulder approach financial aid?

Hi everyone, I'm considering applying to the University of Colorado Boulder, and I'm curious about how they handle financial aid. If anyone can share their experiences or insights, I would really appr …

2 years ago

IU: Party School Reputation?

Hey! I'm looking into Indiana University as an option for college, but I've heard it's a party school. Is this true? I'm kinda worried it'll affect my academics. Thoughts?

2 years ago

Breaking Down the SAT Score

Could someone help me understand the SAT scoring system? I'm not sure how the different sections are scored and combined to create the final score. Any clarification would be appreciated!

2 years ago

How good is a 3.66 GPA?

Hey everyone, I have a 3.66 GPA and I'd like to know if that's a good GPA. Should I be worried about how it will impact my college applications or should I be content with my current GPA?

2 years ago

SAT admission ticket concerns

Hey, guys! I just registered for the SAT and I'm kind of stressing out about my admission ticket. What exactly do I need to bring with me on test day, and how do I make sure my ticket has the right in …

2 years ago

How do I write a letter for community service?

I'm almost done with my required community service hours, and I need to write a letter to show that I've completed them. What should I include in this letter? Should I describe what I did, the number …

2 years ago

Looking for free online ACT practice exams

Hey everyone, I'd like to start studying for the ACT but I don't have a lot of money to spend on books and courses. Can anyone suggest some websites that offer free ACT practice exams? Thanks!

2 years ago

What are the cheapest UC schools?

Hello there! I am considering applying to the University of California system but I'm kinda on a tight budget. Can anyone provide info on which UC schools are known to be more affordable? Thanks!

2 years ago

22 on ACT Test

Hey guys, I scored a 22 on my first ACT test. I'm wondering if it's a good enough score for some decent colleges or should I try to improve it? Additionally, what do you think my chances are for getti …

2 years ago

Best graphic design schools in America?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and have been really into graphic design throughout high school. I'm starting to think about colleges and I'm wondering which schools are considered the best for graphic des …

2 years ago

Looking for the smallest Division 1 colleges - any suggestions?

As I start to put together my college list, I realize that I enjoy the athletic environment of Division 1 schools but also prefer a smaller campus size. Are there any suggestions for the smallest Divi …

2 years ago

Best Performing Arts Colleges in California?

I'm a high school junior interested in pursuing a degree in performing arts, preferably in California. What are some of the top schools there for my intended major?

2 years ago

Listing awards and honors on college apps?

How should I go about listing my awards and honors on my college applications? I want to make sure I present them in a way that's meaningful and catches the attention of the admissions officers. Thank …

2 years ago

colleges ncaa

What's up everyone? I'm a junior and I want to continue playing sports in college. Can anyone give me a list of colleges that are part of the NCAA? I want to make sure I'm applying to schools where I …

2 years ago

Stanford entrance advice?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior right now, and I'm thinking of applying to Stanford next year. Anyone got any tips or advice on the application process, essays, or even campus life for Stanford?

2 years ago

Montclair University Admissions Process

Hey guys, I've been looking into Montclair University and was wondering what their admission process is like. What are some factors they consider when reviewing applicants? Any insight would be apprec …

2 years ago

In search of Division 3 colleges in Virginia

Hello! I'm currently a junior in high school, and I've been on the lookout for Division 3 colleges in Virginia where I can balance academics and athletics. Could anyone recommend some great D3 college …

2 years ago

Understanding New SAT to Old SAT Conversion

Hey everyone, I've been looking at college profiles and noticed that some of them still have average SAT scores listed from the Old SAT instead of the New SAT. Is there a reliable conversion method to …

2 years ago

How important is the SAT reading and writing score for college admissions?

Hey y'all, I'm currently studying for the SAT and just wanted to know how much weight my SAT reading and writing score will have when applying to universities. I know it's part of the total SAT score, …

2 years ago
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