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I'm a high school student in NYC, and I'm really interested in engineering. Are there any internships or opportunities for high school students to gain experience in engineering around the city? Looki …
I'm a bit lost when it comes to the format of college essays. Can anyone share some sample college essay formats? I'm just trying to get an idea of what the proper format should look like so I can sta …
I've been hearing about weighted and unweighted GPAs, but I'm not really sure what it all means. Could someone provide a brief explanation on how GPA weighting works and why it's important?
Hey! I might be taking physics next year and I've heard mixed reviews about its difficulty. For those who took high school physics, how hard did you find the course?
Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm curious about what I need to do to get into med school. What kind of classes should I take, what extracurriculars should I be involved in, and what types of intern …
Hey, I'm a junior and I've always dreamt of attending UC Berkeley. It's quite competitive, so I was wondering if anyone here has any tips for standing out in the admissions process? Thanks for any hel …
Hey, I'm just curious about when most people start high school in the US. At what age do you typically begin attending high school? Let me know!
Hi! I'm curious about how online college classes work, especially with the current situation. Can anyone share their experiences or insights on what to expect from online college courses?
Hey y'all! I'm a high school junior and I'm exploring my college options. I've always been interested in going to school somewhere in Washington DC. Can any of you recommend some good colleges in the …
I've heard that some colleges require students to live on campus for a certain number of years. Can you guys give me a list of colleges with these requirements, and whether or not you think it's a big …
Hi! I just took my first couple of AP exams this year and I'm super curious about my scores. Does anyone know when they generally get released?
Hi everyone! I'm a junior interested in STEM and I'd love to start a project or do some research before I apply to college next year. Can anyone suggest some cool project ideas or give advice on how t …
I'm really interested in aerospace engineering and would love to attend a summer program to explore this field further. Are there any high-quality aerospace engineering summer programs for high school …
I messed up big time and failed a semester of high school. Does anyone know what happens now? Will I need to retake the same courses or does it affect my chances of getting into a good college? I'm lo …
Hey everyone, I've been hearing different opinions on what constitutes a bad GPA in high school, and I'm trying to figure out where I stand. Can anyone provide some insights on what's generally consid …
Hello! I'm currently a junior, and I'm starting to think about the activity section of my college applications. What's the best way to organize and describe my extracurriculars, volunteer work, etc.? …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm starting to get a little bit stressed about the whole college application process. What are some tips or advice you'd give to someone in my …
Hey everyone! I'm a little bit stressed while trying to choose my courses for next year. What are the pros and cons of taking AP and IB classes? Do colleges prefer one over the other? Please share you …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I already know I want to go to medical school. What undergraduate degrees should I consider to increase my chances of getting into a good medical school? …
Hey, so I'm wondering what the typical wardrobe is like for college students. Is there anything specific I should keep in mind while choosing clothes for college so I'll fit in with everyone? Thanks!