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Johns Hopkins Supplement Essay Tips?

I'm really excited about applying to Johns Hopkins, but I want to make sure I nail my supplement essays. Any tips on what they're looking for or how to strengthen my responses?

11 months ago

SAT vs IQ

Hey guys, I was just wondering if there's any correlation between SAT scores and IQ. Has there ever been research on this topic? Just curious to know if one can reflect the other, or if they measure c …

11 months ago

What's the cost of IUP tuition, room, and board?

Hi! I'm considering attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) but I'm a bit concerned about the costs. Can anyone give me an estimate of the tuition and room and board expenses for attending …

11 months ago

Any tips for the Harvard roommate essay?

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could share some advice for the Harvard roommate essay. What kind of tone should I use? How personal should I get? Are there any examples or resources that can h …

11 months ago

NMSQT Commended Cutoff for 2023: Any estimates?

Hello fellow juniors! I'm stressing a bit over the NMSQT commended cutoff for our class (2025). I know it varies each year, but does anyone have any estimates or ideas about what it might be this time …

11 months ago

Creating a music portfolio for college applications?

Hey guys! I'm planning on applying to colleges with strong music programs and I've heard that having a music portfolio can really help. Can anyone give me some advice on what to include in my portfoli …

11 months ago

National Youth Science Camp acceptance rate?

Hey, I'm super interested in the National Youth Science Camp and was wondering if anyone knew the acceptance rate? Also, any tips for making a strong application would be really helpful. Thanks!

11 months ago

Are Northwestern admission interviews important?

I was wondering if doing an interview for Northwestern admissions could make a significant difference in my application? Would you guys recommend setting one up?

11 months ago

Advice on music camps for teens?

Hey everybody! I'm interested in attending a music camp this summer to improve my skills and meet other musicians. Anyone here know of any cool music camps for high schoolers that you'd recommend? Bon …

11 months ago

How Hard is 12th Grade?

Hey upperclassmen, I'm going to be a senior next year and am freaking out a bit. I've heard some horror stories about 12th grade being super hard. Can somebody please tell me what to expect? Are the c …

11 months ago

Princeton early action acceptance rate

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone knows the early action acceptance rate for Princeton? I'm considering applying early action this fall, but I want to make sure I have a good understanding of how com …

11 months ago

Scripps College admissions - Is a supplemental essay required?

I'm starting to work on my college applications and came across Scripps College. Does anyone know if they require any supplemental essays? Would really appreciate any info on this current application …

11 months ago

Canceling AP scores after June 15?

Hey guys, I've been thinking, is it still possible to cancel my AP scores even after the June 15 deadline? I'm not feeling too confident about my performance on this year's tests and I don't want them …

11 months ago

New England medical schools - what do they look for?

For anyone applying or currently attending a New England medical school, could you give insight into what these schools look for in a candidate? Are there any specific qualities they value or are know …

11 months ago

Info on pre-med courses?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and trying to learn more about pre-med courses to prepare for a future in medicine. What kinds of courses should I take, and are there any specific science or humanities clas …

11 months ago

SAT to PSAT conversion

Hey everyone! I'm curious if there's a way to directly convert my SAT score to a PSAT score. Is there a reliable method or formula to do this? Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

11 months ago

Carnegie Mellon supplement advice

Hi everyone! I'm working on my application for Carnegie Mellon and would love some advice on how to approach their supplemental essays. Any tips from those who have been through the process before? Th …

11 months ago

Is World Civilization a difficult class?

I was thinking about taking World Civilization next year, but I've heard mixed things about its difficulty. Can anyone who has taken the class share their experiences or insights? Is it tough to get a …

11 months ago

What is Paideia Reed, and what is its significance?

I've recently heard about the Paideia Reed at Reed College. Can anyone explain what Paideia is, and how it affects the campus culture and students' experiences?

11 months ago

Is my SAT score of 1540 good enough?

Hey guys, so I recently took the SAT and ended up with a score of 1540. I'm really shooting for top-tier schools - do you think my score is competitive enough or should I consider retaking the test?

11 months ago
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