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I'm currently a junior and UCSD is one of my top choices for college. Can someone tell me the average ACT score for admitted students? I want to have an idea of where I should aim.

Hey everyone! I just got waitlisted at my dream college and I want to make sure I stand out by writing a great waitlist email. Does anyone have any advice on what to include, how to format it, and how …

Hey there! I'm a sophomore and I'd like to know about the experiences of high school juniors. What are some critical lessons or challenges you faced during your junior year? Anything you wish you knew …

I'm looking for volunteer opportunities in the San Diego area geared towards high school students. Does anyone have suggestions for organizations or programs where I can gain some meaningful experienc …

I'm trying to find out more about dentistry as a possible career path. What are the prerequisites / educational requirements to become a dentist? Also, are there any suggestions for classes I should t …

Hey everyone, I'm a bit unsure about how to go about the activities section on my college applications. Can anyone provide some insight on what admissions officers are looking for and how to make the …

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to Vanderbilt's pre-med program, and I wanted to know what to expect if I get in. Can anyone share their thoughts or experiences on the program? How's the worklo …

Hey, I'm applying to Cornell and I know they have secondary essays as part of their application. Can anyone give me a rundown of what these essay prompts are typically like? I want to be prepared and …

Hi guys! So, I'm working on some college essays and a few of them require a one-page essay. I'm a little stuck... Does anyone have any tips or examples of good one-page essay samples that I could take …

What are the general requirements to get a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree? How many years does it typically take and what courses should I focus on in college?

Hi! I'm about to start working on my college essays, but I'm having a hard time getting started. Does anyone have a good example or model of a successful college essay that they're willing to share? I …

Hey all, I've got a speech I need to prepare for my English class, and I'm having a tough time coming up with a good topic or subject. Anybody got suggestions that would be interesting and engaging? T …

My family might be relocating to the Bay Area, and I'd like to find a great high school to attend. What are some highly-regarded high schools in the area in terms of academics, extracurriculars, and o …

Hey there! So, I've heard that some colleges give out free stuff just for applying. Is this true, and if so, could you let me know which colleges are known to do this? It'd be cool to get a little som …

Hi everyone! I'm quite overwhelmed with the whole college essay writing process. I was wondering if there were any templates or formats I could use to structure my essay. Is there anything you guys us …

Hi, I'm really interested in pursuing a career as a dentist. Can anyone please give me an overview of the education path I need to follow, like prerequisite courses, exams, and anything else I should …

I'm a junior seriously considering applying to the Harvard Summer School Program (SSP). I was curious about their acceptance rate. Is it super competitive, or is there a relatively good chance of gett …

Hello everyone, I'm really passionate about pursuing a career in dentistry and I'm starting to look into which colleges would be best for this field. Can anyone recommend some colleges that specialize …

Hey everyone! I heard that Duke has some amazing shadowing opportunities for pre-med students. Can anyone provide some information on how to get involved and what kind of experiences you can gain from …

Hi all! As a high school junior who loves engineering, I'm looking to start an engineering project at my school. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions for innovative and engaging engineering projects …