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Hi, when is the deadline for submitting applications to the California State University (CSU) system? I want to be sure not to miss it.
Hey, peeps! I'm interested in applying to Georgetown, and I'm trying to get a head start on my college essays. Can anyone share the essay prompts for applicants to Georgetown? Thanks in advance!
Hey there! When should I expect my AP US History exam scores to be released? How worried should I be about my score if I felt like I did okay on the exam?
Hi all, I'm starting to work on my Rice application and I've heard about the 'Box' prompt. I'm not really sure what kinds of things people submit for this. Does anyone have any examples or advice on w …
How's it going, guys? I'm trying to figure out my class schedule for next year, and I'm debating between taking AP or Honors classes. Do colleges prefer Advanced Placement or Honors courses? Or do the …
Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about the calculator policy for the AP Calculus AB exam. Which parts of the test can I use my calculator on, and what type of calculator is allowed? Any help would be grea …
Hi everyone, I'm pretty interested in applying to Duke, but I want to know how important it is to show my enthusiasm for their school. Does Duke consider demonstrated interest in their admissions proc …
I took both the SAT and ACT recently, and I'm struggling to figure out which test went better for me. Is there a reliable way to compare my scores from these two tests like a concordance table or some …
Hey everyone, I'm planning to apply to UCSD as a political science major. I'm trying to figure out my chances of getting in. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for this major, and is it more competi …
Hey everyone, I've been looking into stem camps for high school students, and I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations? I'd love to learn more about which ones provide the best experience and w …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and absolutely love art history. I'm starting to research colleges to apply to next year, and I'm looking for schools with great art history programs. Any sugg …
Hey everyone, I'm going to be a junior soon and the PSAT is coming up. I want to know the eligibility requirements for National Merit Commended status. How do they decide who gets recognized? Thanks f …
Hey there, I'm a high school athlete looking to ask my coach for a letter of recommendation for my college applications. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach my coach or any examples of succ …
Hey guys! So, I've decided I want to major in psychology, but I'm not sure which colleges have the best psychology programs. Anyone got any recommendations? Thanks so much!
Hi everyone! I'm heavily leaning towards applying Early Decision to Columbia. I was curious if anyone knows the acceptance rate for ED applicants? Does applying ED to Columbia give a decent boost to m …
I have an idea for my college essay, but it's a little controversial. I'm thinking about writing about my experiences and perspectives on a sensitive and polarizing topic. Is it a good idea to write a …
Hello, fellow students! I have to write a debate essay for my English class, but I'm having trouble finding a good format to follow. Does anyone have a solid debate essay sample or some tips on how to …
How competitive is admission to Purdue's College of Engineering? What kind of stats do admitted students typically have? Thanks in advance for any info you can provide!
Hi everyone, I'm considering applying to Middlebury College and I came across their Common Data Set. What type of info can I find there, such as acceptance rates, test score ranges, and other useful s …
I'm a high school student who is really interested in taking a summer film program geared towards college students. Does anyone have any program suggestions or experiences to share? Thanks in advance!