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Interesting Speech Topic Ideas?

Hey there! I have to give a speech in my public speaking class, but I'm struggling to find a unique and interesting topic. What are your suggestions for speech topics that can really catch an audience …

2 years ago

How do I know if I'm eligible for National Merit Scholarships?

Hey, I was wondering what makes a student eligible for National Merit Scholarships. Are there specific eligibility criteria I need to meet besides high PSAT scores? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Do financial aid income brackets exist?

Hi everyone, does anyone know if colleges use income brackets to categorize financial aid applicants? Like, do they determine aid based on specific ranges of household incomes? Just curious how the pr …

2 years ago

What was UW Madison's acceptance rate in recent years?

Hello! Can anyone tell me the acceptance rate for UW Madison in recent years? I know acceptance rates can change every year, but I just want a general idea of how competitive the admissions have been …

2 years ago

MIT Transfer Students—Share Your Experiences?

Hi! I was wondering if there are any MIT transfer students around who could share their experiences with the transfer process and the transition into MIT? How different was the academic and social env …

2 years ago

Tips for Naval Academy Acceptance?

Hello everyone! I'm planning on applying to the Naval Academy and would appreciate any tips and advice on what I need to do to improve my chances of acceptance. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

SAT 504 accommodations - what are they?

Hi everyone, I've heard about 504 accommodations for the SAT, but I'm not exactly sure what they are. Can someone explain what these accommodations do and how to apply for them if needed? Thanks!

2 years ago

Understanding SAT score graphs

Hi all, I've seen a few SAT score graphs floating around, but I'm not sure how to interpret them. Can someone help explain how to read these graphs and what they mean for my chances at different colle …

2 years ago

Keeping track of college application dates

Hello everyone! As I dive into the world of college applications, I'm trying my best to stay on top of deadlines and important dates. What are some tools or methods you have used to keep everything or …

2 years ago

MSU acceptance rate?

Hello everyone! So, I'm considering Michigan State University as one of my top choices, and I want to learn more about their acceptance rates. Can anyone give me an idea of their acceptance rate in ge …

2 years ago

Notable Awards for High Schoolers?

Hey, guys! I'm looking to boost my resume by applying for some awards. What are some noteworthy awards or competitions high schoolers can participate in? Any recommendations would be helpful!

2 years ago

NYU ED1 Acceptance Rate

Hey, guys! I'm really interested in applying to NYU for early decision 1 (ED1), but I'm struggling to find accurate information on the acceptance rate for this process. Does anyone have any insights o …

2 years ago

Debate Topic Ideas for High School?

Hey everyone! I'm trying to come up with some interesting debate topics for our school's debate club, and I wanna know what you guys think. What are some good, engaging topics that appeal to the inter …

2 years ago

Colleges with Product Design Majors?

Hey guys, I'm really interested in majoring in product design, but I'm having trouble finding colleges that offer it as a major. Can anyone recommend schools with strong product design programs? Thank …

2 years ago

UConn in-state acceptance rate?

So, I'm a junior in high school living in Connecticut, and I'm considering applying to UConn. Is anyone here familiar with UConn's in-state acceptance rate? I'd love to know if being a resident of Con …

2 years ago

Searching for colleges with great history programs

Hi friends! I'm passionate about history and I wanna know which colleges have the best history programs. Do you guys have any recommendations for colleges with well-regarded history departments?

2 years ago

Johns Hopkins Freshman Profile

Hi, I'm thinking about applying to Johns Hopkins next year and I wanted to know about the typical freshman profile, like average GPA, test scores, and extracurriculars. Does anyone have recent info or …

2 years ago

Looking for schools with film majors

Hey guys! I'm super interested in pursuing a film major in college and I'm trying to build my college list. What are some schools that have great film programs? Thanks!

2 years ago

University of Wisconsin–Madison SAT requirements?

Hey guys! I'm really interested in applying to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. What are their current SAT requirements? Are there any other factors I should be aware of for the admissions process …

2 years ago

Getting Off a College Waitlist—Tips?

I'm starting to work on my college applications, but I'm worried about the possibility of getting waitlisted. If that does happen, what are some strategies or tips to increase my chances of getting of …

2 years ago
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