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Supplement Essays Help: Advice and Tips?

Hey everyone, so I'm starting to write my supplemental essays for college applications, but I'm feeling a little lost. What are some essential tips anyone can share to make sure my essays stand out? T …

2 years ago

UC Berkeley premed requirements?

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to UC Berkeley for premed. Does anyone know the program requirements and what courses I should take? Any advice is appreciated!

2 years ago

Scholarship deadlines - how to keep track?

Hey there, I'm a junior trying to get a head start on applying for scholarships but the deadlines are all over the place. How do you all keep track of upcoming deadlines and make sure you don't miss o …

2 years ago

What should I expect on the first day of high school?

Hey guys, I'm a rising freshman starting high school in the fall. Can you give me some advice on what to expect or any tips to be prepared? Like, what's the environment like, or what should I bring an …

2 years ago

UCSF undergraduate programs?

Hey guys, I've been looking into UCSF and I'm a bit confused about their undergraduate programs. Does anyone have information on their acceptance rates and the programs they offer? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Ivy College Decision Dates

Hey everyone! I've applied to a few Ivy League schools and I was wondering if anyone knows when decisions usually come out? Do all Ivies have the same decision-release date or do they vary by school? …

2 years ago

Brown University entry requirements

Hi everyone! I've been researching Brown University and I'm really interested in applying there. Can anyone let me know what the general entry requirements are for this school? Also, does Brown value …

2 years ago

What's the importance of student body size?

So I'm starting to look at colleges and I'm curious about how much student body size should factor into my decision. Some schools have huge student bodies while others have much smaller ones. How impo …

2 years ago

Paid career training opportunities?

Hi everyone, I've been hearing a lot about paid career training programs and internships. Can someone explain what they are and how to find them? I'm really interested in gaining some valuable work ex …

2 years ago

Can I graduate a semester early?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about the possibility of graduating a semester early. Does anyone have experience with this? What are the potential pros and cons when it comes to col …

2 years ago

When does Colby College release decisions?

Hey guys! I applied to Colby College, and I know I'll hear back in the spring, but does anyone know the specific date when they usually release decisions?

2 years ago

What careers can I explore as a high school junior?

Hey everyone! I'm starting to think about my future career and want to learn about some potential paths I could take. Could someone provide a list of careers or resources that I can explore for differ …

2 years ago

Any famous NYU professors I should know about?

Hey everyone! I'm thinking about applying to NYU, and I'm curious if there are any well-known or particularly interesting professors at the university that I should be aware of. Do any of you guys kno …

2 years ago

Educational fellowships - what are they?

I came across the term educational fellowship and I'm a bit confused about what it means. Can someone explain the definition and the purpose of these fellowships? How do they work, and are they useful …

2 years ago

Antiracist APUSH Resources

Hey everyone, I'm currently taking APUSH and I want to make sure I study using an antiracist lens. Can anyone suggest some decent resources that provide a more inclusive perspective on US history?

2 years ago

What are the best educational tutoring services?

Hi everyone, I've been struggling in a few subjects lately and I'm looking to get some tutoring help. What are some reputable educational tutoring services you've had experience with or heard good thi …

2 years ago

Regional admissions officers for Columbia

Hey everyone, I'm planning on applying to Columbia this fall and I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the regional admissions officers there? Like, what do they look for in an applicant and …

2 years ago

Carnegie Mellon Acceptance Rate

Hi everyone, I'm super interested in applying to Carnegie Mellon. Can anyone tell me the current acceptance rate for Carnegie Mellon? I know it's pretty competitive, and I'd like to know my chances of …

2 years ago

Understanding career categories for high schoolers?

I'm trying to figure out which career path to choose, but I'm having a hard time understanding all the different categories. Can anyone give me a breakdown of the main career categories and what they …

2 years ago

Jobs after getting an associate degree in arts?

I'm considering getting an associate degree in arts instead of going to a 4-year college immediately. What kind of jobs can I expect to get with this degree? Are there any specific fields I should foc …

2 years ago
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