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If I get waitlisted by my dream school, I want to be prepared to express my continued interest. Can anyone share some tips on writing a waitlist letter that will effectively explain my enthusiasm for …

I have to give a persuasive speech for my English class, and I'm at a loss for topic ideas. What are some relevant and interesting issues that I could potentially persuade my audience on?

Hi everyone! I've been looking into the pre-med program at the University of Washington. Can anyone share their personal experiences with the program? I'd like to get an inside perspective before maki …

Hey, fellow high schoolers! I'm looking into potential pre-med programs and, aside from the PLME, I'm wondering about Brown's general pre-med track. Would you say it's a great option for someone wanti …

Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I am interested in becoming a dentist. Can anyone give me an idea of the necessary steps I should take during and after high school to ensure I can pursue this car …

So, I'm working on my Common App essay, and I'm not sure about the formatting. Should I use a specific font or line spacing? How should I structure my paragraphs? Any advice would be super helpful!

Hi all! I'm a middle school student who's interested in attending a specialized high school in Brooklyn. Can anyone provide some information about the best specialized high schools in the borough? Any …

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to medical schools in Florida and I was wondering what are some of the best MD programs there? I'm looking for a school with strong research opportunities and a …

Hey guys! I'm really interested in applying to UCSF for undergrad, but I'm having trouble finding their acceptance rate online. Could someone help me out with this info?

Hey guys! I'm in the process of creating my college list and I'm really caught up between UCLA and USC. Which of these two schools is considered more prestigious? I'll be applying to both but would lo …

I'm about to finish middle school, and I've been considering taking a gap year right before high school for personal reasons. Has anyone done this, and do you think it's a good idea? Will it affect my …

Hey everyone, I'm a little bit stressed about the transition to college and maintaining a high GPA. Just in case, what would happen if someone gets caught cheating in college? Are the consequences sev …

I got a referral in high school, and I'm a little bit stressed about it affecting my college applications. Does a referral go on my high school record? And if so, do colleges care or look at that kind …

Hi everyone, I'm planning on applying to UCSD next year and I'm wondering what their entrance requirements are like. Can anyone give me some details about the average GPA, test scores, or any other im …

Hey, guys! I was just wondering if it's possible to join my high school's football team midway through the season. I had some personal stuff going on that prevented me from trying out earlier. Would c …

Hello, I'm starting to think about my college essay and wondering if anyone has used AI-powered college essay editors? Are they useful and how well do they work compared to human editors?

Hey everyone! I've been researching different types of college degrees and was wondering if a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree is considered less valuable than other degrees like a BA. What are the mai …

Hi fellow students! I'm having a tough time brainstorming the intro for my college essay. I've got some ideas, but I'd really appreciate if any of you could share some examples of great college essay …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior interested in pursuing a pre-med track in college. Just curious, do med schools look at our high school grades when considering applications, or do they only focu …

Hey everyone! I'm super interested in engineering and I'm wondering if there are any engineering-related opportunities or programs out there specifically for high school students. I would love to hear …