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Kinda embarrassing that I don't know this, but is Princeton considered an Ivy League school? What's the big deal with Ivy League status anyways?
Hey guys! I'm working on my college applications and I'm struggling a bit with my essays. Can anyone share some links or resources where I can find examples of successful college application essays? I …
I'm considering dropping one of my classes this semester, but I'm concerned about how it might affect my college applications. Does dropping a class look bad to college admissions officers? Would they …
Hey guys! I'm starting the process of writing my essays for university applications, but I'm not quite sure where to start. What elements should I include in my essay to make it stand out and give me …
Hey there, I'm a bit confused about the U.S. education system. Is 12th grade part of high school or considered something else? Also, can someone explain the structure of high school regarding grades?
Hi there! I was thinking about graduating high school early, but I'm not sure if it's the right move for me. Could you guys share some reasons for and against doing it, including whatever personal exp …
Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior and just starting to think about my senior year. What are some important things I should be doing during my senior year to make the most of that time and prepare f …
I just got rejected from my dream school, and I'm considering appealing the decision. I know it's a long shot, but has anyone had any success with college decision appeals? What advice do you have for …
I have an upcoming meeting with an admissions counselor from one of my top-choice colleges. I have a few questions in mind but would love to hear from others who've gone through the process. What esse …
Hi everyone! Just a quick question: how long is each semester in college usually? I'm trying to plan my academic and extracurricular activities and want to have an idea of the time I'll have available …
Hey y'all, I'm a junior, and I've seen mixed opinions on the importance of unweighted GPA in college admissions. Is an unweighted or weighted GPA more crucial for colleges? I'd appreciate any clarific …
Hey there! I recently received a 29 on my ACT, and I'm curious as to what percentile it's in. Also, how does this score affect my college admissions chances?
I've heard that some colleges may look at applicants' social media profiles during the admissions process. Should I clean up my social media accounts or make them private? How likely is it that colleg …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior really interested in engineering. I want to work on some cool projects related to the field. Can you all recommend any ideas or resources for engineering project …
Hi everyone! I want to take some summer college classes this year, but I've heard mixed info about their difficulty. Are they generally easier compared to regular college classes? Curious about your o …
Hey everybody! As I'm in the process of finalizing my college list, I was just wondering if someone could tell me where I can find a complete list of colleges that are on the Common App? It would be s …
Hello everyone, I'll be turning 20 during my senior year of high school due to some personal circumstances. Just curious, will this affect my college admissions process? Any advice would be appreciate …
Hey everyone, I'm a little stressed about the Common App activity section and want to make sure I put my best foot forward when describing my extracurriculars. Do you have any tips or advice on how to …
I'm struggling with my personal narrative for college applications. Anyone have examples or tips on what colleges are looking for? How did you write yours? Any help would be much appreciated!
Hey, I graduated from high school a while ago, and I need to find my GPA for a job application. Any ideas on how I can access my high school transcripts or calculate my GPA after graduation?