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How much do colleges really care about unweighted GPA as opposed to weighted GPA? Should I be more focused on taking harder classes or maintaining a high unweighted GPA?
So I've heard the term 'academic advisor' being thrown around a lot, and I wanted to know what exactly their role is. How do they help high school students, and how important is their advice during th …
Hey guys, I applied to Stanford for regular decision, and I'm trying to figure out when the decisions will be released. Does anyone know the specific date or at least a general time frame for when I s …
I applied to Brown for Early Decision. Could someone please let me know when they generally release their ED decisions? Just trying to plan mentally for the result. Thanks!
I'm trying to plan out my college application schedule, and I want to apply for Early Admission at some colleges. When do Early Admission periods usually start and end? I know it's different for each …
Hi all, I applied to Yale for Early Decision and I know it's still a bit away, but I can't help but feel nervous. Anyone have information on when the Yale early decision results will be released?
Hey everyone! I'm considering the pre-med program at Rutgers, but I'm not sure if it's a good choice. Can anyone offer some insight into the resources available there, and if the program is known for …
Hi all, I'm currently a junior and wondering when I should start using my school's college counseling services. What's the best time to start using them, and how can they help guide me through the app …
Hey! I recently got a 29 on my ACT and I want to know what it's equivalent to in SAT scores. Can someone help me figure this out?
I noticed that some colleges have additional questions on their applications. What kind of questions should I expect? Can someone give me examples of some common ones? Feeling a little stressed about …
Hey everyone! So I recently got my PSAT 10 scores back, and I'm a bit confused about what the percentiles mean. Could someone explain how to interpret them, and how important they are in terms of coll …
Hey everyone, I have the option to take either IB or AP classes next year, and I'm unsure which one to choose. What have been your experiences with IB and AP? Does one offer more advantages than the o …
Hey everyone! I've been seeing some colleges mention a 4-1-4 academic calendar. Can someone explain what exactly that means and what the student experience is like? Are there any pros or cons to this …
I just took the AP Lit exam and I'm kinda nervous about my score. Does anyone know when the scores are usually released?
Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about the different types of universities out there. Can someone explain to me the basic differences between public, private, liberal arts, research, and community college …
Hi! I'm currently working on my college applications and I'm a bit confused about what to include in the Common App experiences section. What do colleges expect to see there? Should I only mention aca …
Hi guys! I'm kind of stressed about writing my college essays and I'm looking for examples of really well-written essays as a guide. Can someone point me in the right direction for finding some?
Hey guys! So I'm a freshman rn and I'm trying to figure out some future goals for myself. What are some good examples of future goals that high school students have set for themselves? It could be col …
Hey guys! I was wondering if any of you set specific goals for each of your classes throughout high school, to help you stay on track and motivated. If so, what kind of goals did you set for yourself, …
Hey everyone, I'm really interested in pursuing a medical career and I'm wondering what undergraduate majors would be most suitable for medical school. I know biology and chemistry are common options, …