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I'm starting to work on my UC applications, and I'm a little unsure about how to approach the insight questions. What are some strategies you all have used, and how did you organize your answers? Any …

I recently got a 1540 on my SAT and I'm wondering if this is a good enough score to apply to Ivies and other highly competitive schools. Should I retake it or focus on other parts of my application? A …

I'm moving to Forest Hills, NY soon and I was wondering if anyone here knows what the best high schools in the area are? If you have attended one or know someone who has, I would love to hear about yo …

Quick question - I'm applying to Columbia and I saw that they have these list questions as part of their application, asking you to list books you've read, performances you've attended, etc. Does anyo …

Yo, I'm considering a career in medicine. Do you go to medical school right after getting your bachelor's degree? Or, is there something in between that I should consider?

I'm a junior thinking about applying to Duke next year, and I'm really interested in their pre-med program. Can anyone help me understand the specific requirements or prerequisites for enrolling in Du …

I want to do an independent research project in high school, but I'm struggling to come up with ideas. Can anybody suggest interesting topics or fields I should explore?

So, I've been thinking about trying to graduate a semester early from high school. What are some pros and cons of doing this? Would it affect college admissions negatively or could it be a good move f …

Hey everyone, I'm really interested in applying to NYU. Can anyone here give me some insight into what kind of grades you usually need to be a competitive applicant for admission at NYU? Thanks in adv …

Hey everyone, I'm working on my college admission essays and was wondering what y'all think about focusing on just one topic or including several different experiences. I'm worried about it getting to …

Hey all, I'm planning my senior year classes and I want to take an additional science elective. What are some popular high school science subjects? I'm especially interested in anything that might loo …

Hi everyone! I'm considering applying for the Rutgers RISE (Research Intensive Summer Experience) program. I'd like to know what the acceptance rate for this program is and if any current or past part …

Hey guys! I’m a high school junior, and I’m looking into applying to both USC and UCLA. Can anyone who has experience with either or both of these colleges provide some insights into their experiences …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior looking into pre-med programs for college. Any recommendations for good pre-med schools in California? I know some obvious ones like UCLA and Stanford, but I'd love to hear …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and NYU is one of my dream schools. Does anyone know what kind of GPA or class rank I should aim for to have a good chance of getting in? Also, what other factors would make …

Hey guys, I'm an incoming freshman, and I'm feeling a bit nervous about starting high school. I know it's a big change from middle school. Any advice on making a smooth transition and making the most …

Hi fellow high school students! I'm seriously considering pursuing a pre-health track when I go to college, and Wake Forest seems to have a program called WFU PreHealth. Has anybody enrolled in this p …

Hey there! I've applied to Brown's PLME program, and I'm a little stressed waiting for a decision. Does anyone know when they typically release their decisions? Thanks in advance for the help!

Yo, can someone tell me how Emory ranks for pre-med? I've been doing so much research and comparing schools lately, and it's making my head spin. Where does Emory's pre-med program stand in comparison …

I'm considering applying to Columbia as a pre-med student, but I'm not sure if it's a good choice in terms of resources and opportunities for pre-med. Can anyone with experience or knowledge about Col …