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I have a younger sibling who'll be heading to high school soon, and we're considering private schools in NYC. What are some relatively affordable options without compromising the quality of education? …
Hey everyone, I am planning on majoring in biochemistry and I'd like to know which colleges have a good reputation in this field. Can you guys help me out with some recommendations or share any resour …
Hi everyone, I'm applying to Cal Poly soon and I'm stuck between choosing majors. Does anyone know if some majors have higher acceptance rates compared to others? Would my chances change based on the …
Hey guys! I'm an ambitious high school junior looking into top CSUs. Which California State Universities are considered the best for high-achieving students? Any insight would be helpful!
Hi all, I'm a bit stressed trying to figure out financial aid. Can someone explain how the income limits work for federal student aid? Is there a specific income threshold my family needs to meet, or …
Hi everyone! Does anyone have some good information on the relationship between PSAT scores and National Merit Scholarships? What score should one aim for to be considered for the scholarship? Any adv …
Hey everyone! Does anyone know the acceptance rate for Bates College's Early Decision 2 round? I'm planning on applying through that round and want to get an idea of what my chances might be. Thanks i …
Unfortunately, I got deferred from MIT's early action round. How can I increase my chances during the regular decision round? Are there any specific steps I should take or materials to submit? Feeling …
Hey all, so I'm considering majoring in mechanical engineering when I get to college, but I've heard some courses can be really tough. Can anyone tell me which course in the major tends to be the hard …
Hey guys! I need to write an argumentative essay for my English class, and I want it to be really good. Can you give me some tips or examples of strong argumentative essays? What should I focus on to …
Hey everyone! I've heard that Wake Forest considers demonstrated interest in their admissions process. What are some ways I can show my interest effectively? Thanks in advance!
Hi guys! I was wondering about what makes a college holistic, and how a holistic college is different from other colleges in terms of the admission process and overall experience. Can anyone provide s …
I'm a bit stressed as I try to narrow down my college choices. Can somebody please help me understand Emory's acceptance rate for both Early Decision and out-of-state applicants? Any advice or input i …
Hey everyone, I was reading up on college costs and was wondering which private universities are the most expensive in the U.S.? What makes them so costly, and do you think the price justifies the edu …
I'm taking a public speaking class and need to come up with an interesting speech topic. What are some great topics related to college admissions or high school life that I could use?
Hi, I'm a junior and I need to give a persuasive speech for my English class. I want to choose a unique and exciting topic that's relevant for teenagers. Any suggestions on what I could talk about?
Hey y'all! I'm taking AP English Lang next year and I'm already stressing about it, tbh. Can anyone recommend any resources or tips for preparing for this class and the exam? Your help is much appreci …
Hey everyone, I've unfortunately been waitlisted at my top choice college, and I really want to send an appeal letter. Does anyone have any examples of successful college appeal letters or tips on wha …
Hi there! I'm interested in Ithaca College and I want to find some stats like acceptance rates, test score ranges, and other info. Is there a common data set for Ithaca that I can check out? Thanks fo …
Hi guys, does anyone know if Texas A&M requires a self-reported academic record as part of the application process? I've heard mixed things and just want to be sure. Thanks!