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I need some advice on how to start writing my supplemental essays for college applications. I'm struggling to come up with creative ways to answer the prompts. How do you guys approach these essays, a …

Hey guys, I'm a high school student living in NYC and I'm looking to find a part-time job. Any suggestions on what types of jobs are suitable for high schoolers like myself? I could really use some gu …

Hey guys, I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm starting to work on my college essays. I'm really struggling to come up with engaging starters that would make for an interesting read. Do you h …

I'm a high school junior and I've been really intrigued by the idea of spending a summer abroad to learn new things and embrace different cultures. What are some of the best summer abroad programs for …

Hey! So I got a 32 on my ACT, and I'm feeling a bit uncertain about how competitive this score is in the college admissions process. Any thoughts on how this might look on my applications?

What's up, fellow juniors? I'm starting to brainstorm my college application essays and I'm kind of nervous. Can you guys share some tips and tricks or resources about how to write a stellar applicati …

This might be a silly question, but when exactly do we graduate from high school? Is it after completing 12th grade? And is it usually in June? Just want to know so I can plan my future accordingly.

Hi there, friends! How important are vocabulary words when it comes to writing application essays and impressing admission officers? Should I make an effort to use 'A' vocab words or just focus on wri …

Hello everyone! I'm interested in pursuing medicine and would love to attend an Ivy League school for pre-med. Does anyone know which Ivy would be the best for this path? Thanks in advance!

I'm a high school junior starting to think about college, and I'll definitely need a part-time job while I'm there. What are some good jobs that work well with a college student's schedule? Ideally so …

Hey guys, I've been contemplating whether Ivy League schools are really worth the hype and expense. Are the connections and education you get there significantly better than at other universities? Wou …

Hey, I'm considering applying to UCLA and I've heard that the average class size can be pretty large. Can someone share their experience with the class sizes and if the larger classes have affected th …

Hi! The University of Chicago is one of the schools I'm considering for pre-med. How is the pre-med program at UChicago in terms of coursework, faculty, and resources? Are there ample opportunities fo …

Hey everyone! I'm thinking about taking a ceramics class in my high school, but I'm not really sure what to expect. Can someone give me an idea of what the class experience is like? What kind of proje …

Hey, everyone! I'm trying to plan my study schedule, and I'm wondering if it's better to take the MCAT during my junior or senior year of college. What are the pros and cons of each choice? Thanks for …

Howdy! I'm considering changing high schools and it's important to me that I find one with a supportive environment for LGBT students. Are there any resources to help find such schools or any advice o …

Have any of you guys been through the college application process and willing to share your own college essay examples? I could really use some inspiration, and it would be helpful to see successful e …

Hey guys! I'm currently a high school junior and my GPA is around 1.9. Yeah, I know it's not the greatest, but do you have any suggestions on colleges that might accept me despite my low GPA? Thanks i …

Hey, everyone! I'm looking for some solid book recommendations for my time in high school. Do you guys know any must-reads for each grade level? Really trying to read some great books here. Thanks!

Hey there! I'm currently a junior and trying to plan out my senior year classes. I'm aiming for a pre-med track, and I'm wondering what classes are typically required for medical schools? Any advice w …