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Engaging debate topics for high school students?

Hey everyone, I'm in my school's debate club and we're always looking for new, thought-provoking topics for our meetings. Do you have any suggestions for engaging debate topics that high school studen …

2 years ago

When does UC release admission decisions?

Hey everyone, I'm applying to some UC schools this year, and I'm getting a little antsy about the decisions. Does anyone know when the admission decisions are typically released? Also, do they all com …

2 years ago

UCLA Admitted Students: What types of extracurriculars?

Hi folks! I'm a junior and really interested in applying to UCLA next year. I hear that extracurriculars play a big role in college admissions. Do any admitted UCLA students or someone who knows them …

2 years ago

Quintile class rank - can someone explain?

I've come across this term 'quintile class rank' a few times while researching college admissions. Can anyone explain what it means and how it might impact my college applications? I'm a little bit st …

2 years ago

Looking for private schools in New Jersey

Hello! I'm a NJ resident, and I think I want to stay closer to home for college. Can anyone give me recommendations on good private colleges/universities in New Jersey? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Best colleges for criminal justice?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior interested in studying criminal justice, but I'm not sure which colleges to consider. Anyone have suggestions for colleges with strong criminal justice degree programs?

2 years ago

What math classes should I take in high school?

Hey everyone! I'm unsure about which math classes to take throughout high school. Do you guys have any recommendations on which courses would help best prepare me for college? Should I focus on AP cla …

2 years ago

Help converting 1080 PSAT score to SAT?

Hi everyone! I recently got a 1080 on my PSAT and I'm wondering how this score would convert to an actual SAT score. Any advice on the conversion? Thanks!

2 years ago

University of Pittsburgh Engineering Acceptance Rate?

Hi all! I'm really interested in the University of Pittsburgh's engineering program. Does anyone know their current engineering acceptance rate? Any help would be appreciated!

2 years ago

Which universities have strong criminal justice programs?

I'm hoping to study criminal justice in college and was wondering which schools are known for having great programs in this field? Any advice would be appreciated.

2 years ago

Argumentative writing ideas for college essays?

Hey everyone! I'm in search of argumentative writing ideas that I could use for my college essay. I really want to showcase my writing skills, and I feel discussing a controversial or thought-provokin …

2 years ago

Finding a passion project topic

Hey r/applyingtocollege! I need some help brainstorming ideas for a passion project. I am interested in a wide range of things, including tech, art, and social issues. What kind of topic do you think …

2 years ago

Wesleyan acceptance rate?

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to Wesleyan University, and I was wondering if anyone here knew what their acceptance rate is like? Are they super-selective, or do they tend to accept a pretty …

2 years ago

AP Calculus BC Score Distribution

Hi all! I'm planning to take AP Calculus BC next year and I'm curious about the score distribution. What percentage of students generally get a 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1 on this exam? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Predicting SAT Score from a 1490 PSAT

Yo! I scored a 1490 on my PSAT, and I'm curious about how this might translate to the actual SAT. Is there a general rule, like do people usually score within a certain range of their PSAT? Or could m …

2 years ago

BC Calc Calculator Recommendations

Hey everyone – I'm in BC Calc this year and need a solid calculator. Any recommendations on what model or brand to go for? I wanna make sure it's allowed for exams. Thank you!

2 years ago

Suggestions for argumentative essay topics?

Hey y'all, I need to come up with a solid argumentative essay topic for my English class. I've got some ideas, but I'm not sure if they're strong enough. Can anybody throw out some suggestions? I'm op …

2 years ago

Recommendations for colleges with strong history programs?

Hi! As a history buff and soon-to-be senior, I'm looking for colleges with strong history programs. Any suggestions on where I should apply? If anyone is currently majoring in history or a related fie …

2 years ago

Argument paragraph tips?

I'm starting to work on my argumentative essay, but I'm not sure how to structure the paragraphs. Any advice or example paragraphs to help me out here, please?

2 years ago

Wake Forest University requirements?

Hey, I need some help. Can someone provide a list of the requirements for applying to Wake Forest University? I don't want to miss anything important during the application process.

2 years ago
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