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As a recent high school graduate, I'm working on my resume for job applications. Should I include my high school info on my resume, like GPA, class rank, or extracurriculars? Or should I just focus on …

Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school and starting to look into colleges on the Common App. I was wondering how many colleges should I consider applying to and what criteria I should consider when sel …

Hey all, I'm starting high school soon and I'm kinda nervous. What should I expect in terms of academics, extracurriculars, and social life? Any advice for a soon-to-be freshman?

Hey everyone! Out of curiosity, what would be considered an average high school GPA? I want to see how I stack up compared to others and leave room for improvement if necessary.

Hey everyone, I've taken the SAT multiple times, and I've noticed that my individual section scores are higher on different test dates. I know that some colleges consider superscores, but does the Col …

Hey, guys! I have an assignment to write a mock application paper, and I want to make sure it's good practice for my actual college essays. Any tips on writing a strong and unique essay, or any exampl …

I have a younger sibling starting high school soon, and I want to give them some advice. What are some things you think are important to do during freshman year of high school to set the stage for suc …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school student living in San Diego and I'd like to find some local volunteer opportunities. Do you have any suggestions for organizations or places in the area that are open to …

Hi guys! I'm hoping to apply to some Ivy League schools, and I was wondering if there's a recommended number of volunteer hours I should be aiming for to make my application stand out? Any thoughts or …

Hello everyone! Quick question: is USC considered part of the UC system like UCLA and UC Berkeley? I'm a bit confused about how the California public university system works. Thanks!

Hey all, I need to choose a science subject for my junior year. I'm trying to decide between AP Chemistry, AP Physics, and AP Biology. What do you think is the best choice among these options? Any ins …

I'm starting to research colleges for next year's applications, but I feel a bit overwhelmed with all the information. What elements should I focus on when researching colleges to make an informed dec …

Hi guys, I'm curious about how unweighted GPA works and how colleges actually look at it during the admissions process. Does it hold more value than weighted GPA, or do they consider both? Also, does …

Hey guys, I'm thinking about going to a community college to save some money before transferring to a 4-year university. Are community colleges generally cheaper than universities? What is your experi …

I'm interested in dentistry as a career and want to shadow a dentist during my junior or senior year. How can I find a dentist who would be willing to let me shadow them, and what should I expect from …

Hi guys! I'm really into business and I want to pursue a career in it. I'm starting to look into colleges, so can anyone tell me which schools are considered top for undergraduate business programs?

Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college essays but I'm feeling a little lost with the structure. I've seen some college essay templates online, but I'm not sure if they're helpful or if they' …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior interested in becoming a Physician Assistant after college. I wasn't sure if taking physics is a requirement for PA school. Do you need to take physics in high sc …

Hey guys! I'm really into engineering and want to participate in some extracurricular activities related to it. What are some engineering activities or clubs that I can join or organize at my high sch …

Hey everyone! I'm a sophomore right now, and I've heard different opinions on what's the hardest year of high school. Some say it's junior year, others say it's senior year. Can anyone share their exp …