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I'm a little bit confused about high school grade levels. Can somebody clarify which grade a junior is in? And can you also tell me what the typical class schedule and important events are for juniors …

Has anyone here attended any summer programs at UC Santa Barbara, specifically for high school students? I'm considering participating in one, but I'd love to hear some experiences from those who went …

Hey y'all! I'm a junior in high school and I've been thinking about pre-med and want to stay in Texas if possible. I'd like some advice on which schools in Texas are considered top for pre-med?

Yo peeps, my school's hosting a speech competition and I need to choose an interesting topic that's lowkey related to high school/college life. Anyone got any cool ideas that'll grab my audience's att …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I need a letter of recommendation for my college applications. How do I go about asking my teachers for one? What should I consider when selecting which teacher to ask?

Hi folks! I'm working on my UC application and was wondering if anyone who has already applied could share some examples of insight questions and their responses. I'd really appreciate it!

Hey guys, I'm struggling a bit this semester and I'm worried I might fail a class. What are the consequences if I fail a semester in high school? And how can I make up for it or get back on track?

Hey guys, I'm interested in pre-med and considering the University of Michigan. Can anyone share some info on the specific premed requirements at Umich? Course-wise and extracurricular-wise advice wou …

Hi folks! I'm curious, which medical school is considered as the top or number one school in the United States? I know rankings can change, but I'm wondering what the general consensus is. Thanks for …

I'm a junior starting to work on my Common App, and I have been involved in quite a few sports throughout high school. I'm really curious about how to describe my sports-related activities in the acti …

Hey guys, I'm a little confused about the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA. How do colleges consider these two types of GPAs during the admissions process? Are there any advantages to ha …

I'm interested in pursuing a career in dentistry, but I'm not exactly sure what the requirements are to become a dentist. Could someone outline the typical educational path and prerequisites needed?

I have to give a speech for my speech class next month, and I'm struggling to come up with a good topic. What are some themes that would make for an interesting speech? Any tips on what to avoid or ho …

My family might be moving to Brooklyn soon, and I'm trying to figure out which high schools are considered the best in the area. Can anyone give me some suggestions or personal experiences with high s …

Hey everyone, I'm working on my college applications, and I'm getting a little stressed about writing supplemental essays. What are your tips for writing solid and effective supplemental essays? Any a …

Hey guys, I'm planning on applying to Harvard and I wanted to know what's the average PSAT score for students who got in? I know it's just one factor, but I'd like to have an idea of where I stand. Th …

Does anyone have opinions on UPenn as a pre-med school? I know it's prestigious, but does it have a strong pre-med program? Would love to hear from anyone who has personal experience or knows someone …

Hey guys, I came across the term 'BS/MD' and I believe it's related to medical programs, but I'm not exactly sure what it stands for and how it works. Can someone explain it to me and provide some ins …

I was wondering if there's a significant difference, especially in terms of college admissions, between getting a high school diploma and getting a GED. Is one considered better or more valuable than …

Hello! I've been hearing different opinions on which year of high school is the best, either academically or socially. What are your thoughts on this? Is it freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year …