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Hey guys, I'm trying to plan out my AP courses for the next year. I want to challenge myself, but not too much. Can anyone give their opinion on the hardest AP exams ranked or share any resources that …
Hey guys, I'm really interested in aero engineering and I'm trying to narrow down my college choices. Can you recommend some of the best schools for this major? Thanks!
Hi, I'm interested in starting a passion project, but I'm struggling to come up with ideas. Can any of you share some examples of passion projects you've done or heard of? Looking for some inspiration …
I'm planning to apply to colleges, but I'm a bit torn between Early Action and ED2 application types. Can someone explain the differences between them or the pros and cons of each?
Hey everyone! I have a strong interest in nutrition and want to pursue it in college. Do you have any recommendations for colleges that offer great nutrition courses? Which ones are known for their nu …
Does anyone know what kind of grades are needed to get into Vanderbilt? It's one of my dream schools and I want to make sure I'm on track. Any help would be awesome!
Hey, I was wondering, does anyone have any tips for filling out the extracurricular section on the UC application? Should I focus more on quantity or quality of activities, and how should I present my …
Hey guys, I'm kinda nervous about this, but I really want to email colleges to learn more about their programs and stuff. How should I go about doing it? Like, what's the best way to get a positive re …
Hey guys! I'm quite sure I want Rice to be my first choice, so I was thinking of applying Early Decision. Can anyone provide insights or tips on their Early Decision policies, or share their experienc …
Hi, I've been stressed about standardized testing and stuff. I was wondering if Washington University in St. Louis has shifted to a test-optional policy? Please let me know if anyone has info on this!
Hi all, I'm applying to Northwestern ED. What factors do they consider to be most important in early decision applicants? How does it differ from regular decision? Any help would be great!
Hi there! I'm a junior and UT Austin is my dream school, but I'm not sure if they have an Early Decision option. Does anyone know if UT has an ED policy? I'd really appreciate any help with this!
Hey everyone! I'm thinking about applying to the University of Miami via their Early Decision plan. Can someone explain the pros and cons of applying ED to UMiami, and share any tips or experiences th …
Hey everyone, I'm applying to Northeastern soon and I was just wondering if they consider demonstrated interest when looking at applicants? What are some things I can do to show them that I'm genuinel …
Hey, I'm curious about Northwestern's acceptance rate for out-of-state students. Is it harder for us to get in compared to in-state applicants? Does anyone have any stats or insights about this? Thank …
Hi there, I've been researching Elon University, and I want to find their Common Data Set. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm curious about their admissions stats and other info. Thanks i …
I've taken several AP exams and did well on them. I've heard of AP Scholar awards, but what's the highest-level award someone can achieve? What are the requirements to earn this distinction?
Hi everyone, I'm planning on applying to Cornell ED for the fall semester and I'm curious about what the process and acceptance rates have looked like in previous years. Can anyone share some info or …
Hey guys, I've been looking into potential career paths that don't necessarily require a traditional four-year degree. Anybody know of any jobs or industries where a one-year degree or certification p …
Hi! I'm a junior and I want to start looking at college requirements, but I'm a little bit confused about my GPA. How exactly do I calculate my GPA out of 4.0? Are there any online tools or resources …