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Hey y'all! For my English class, I need to write a 5-paragraph argumentative essay. Do you have any tips on structuring and organizing my thoughts into a cohesive essay? Just trying to make sure it's …

I'm currently filling out the Common App and am having trouble coming up with concise yet informative activity descriptions. Does anyone have any tips or examples to help me make my descriptions stand …

Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone can share some insight on Tufts premed program. How are the resources, opportunities, and overall experience? Is it a good fit for aspiring medical professionals?

I recently got a 720 on my SAT, and I'm interested in applying to some UC schools. Is this score competitive enough for these schools, or should I retake the test?

I've heard great things about the pre-med program at UMich, but I still have some doubts. Can someone who's in the program or has gone through it tell me about their experience? Are the classes super …

Hi guys! I'm looking for some engaging math activities for high school students. Any ideas or recommendations for making math more fun and interesting? Thanks in advance!

Hi all! I'm really interested in pursuing a career in law and was wondering if there are any internships or opportunities available specifically for high school students at law firms? What types of ta …

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I'm looking at adding some more challenging classes to my schedule, but I'm not sure whether to go for AP or IB courses. What are the main differences between the two, and does one look better to coll …

I've noticed that there's a lot of emphasis placed on being 'popular' in high school. Do you really think that being popular in high school has any significance in the long run, or is it just an overr …

Can anyone tell me about their experience as a pre-med student at UCLA? I'm curious about course difficulty, research and internship opportunities, and how well it prepares students for med school app …

I'm about to start my college essay writing journey and I'm getting kind of nervous. Can you guys share some tips or advice on how to write a strong college essay? What are some things I should defini …

I've heard the term 'average high schooler' thrown around, but what does it actually mean? What kind of grades or extracurriculars does an average high schooler have? I'm trying to figure out where I …

Hey guys! So I'm working on a secondary essay that asks about overcoming adversity. Any tips on how to approach this topic? Are there any examples of how others have written about this? I want to avoi …

Hey everyone! I've decided to apply to all eight Ivy League schools, however, I'm overwhelmed about how to manage my time and energy. Does anyone have any advice or tips on how to approach this plan w …

I've been hearing about the University of California System (UCS) colleges, but I'm unfamiliar with how they differ from each other. Could anyone help explain the key differences between the various c …

Hey guys, I've been working on my resume and I'm not sure what high school accomplishments I should include. What would colleges like to see? I've participated in a few clubs and have a decent GPA. An …

Hey everyone! I have to write some professional essays for various college applications and scholarship opportunities. Does anyone have some tips or advice on how to write a strong professional essay …

Hey everyone! I've got to give a speech in my English class, and I really want to find a unique, engaging topic that'll catch my classmates' interest. Any suggestions on interesting or attention-grabb …

Hey guys, I've been doing some research on the Ivy League schools and I was wondering, which of them is considered the hardest to get into? I know it's not all about prestige, but I'm just curious wha …