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Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school who's considering applying to colleges in Palo Alto. I'm growing curious about the room and board situation there. Is it super expensive? What are the living arra …

I'm thinking about taking the World History AP course next year. Can anyone provide some insight on the difficulty level and workload of the class, as well as any tips for preparing for the exam? Than …

Hey guys! I have a Yale interview scheduled soon, and I want to make sure I'm prepared for anything they might ask me. Can you please share some of the common questions Yale interviewers tend to ask? …

I've been accepted to University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University (WSU) and I'm having a really hard time choosing between them. Can anyone provide some information about their exper …

Hey peeps, I'm going on a few college tours soon, and I'm not exactly sure what to wear. What's considered appropriate attire for these situations? Don't wanna make a bad impression, but also want to …

I'm looking into applying to Princeton and I am debating between the Bachelor of Arts (AB) and the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) programs. Does anyone have any insight into the main differe …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior looking to major in engineering. I'm considering applying to both Harvey Mudd and MIT next year, but I'm curious about the differences in their engineering programs and campu …

Hey everyone! I've been looking into Vanderbilt University and I'm curious about what areas of study it specializes in. Does anyone know what majors or fields Vanderbilt is particularly strong in? Tha …

I've been exploring the idea of doing an interdisciplinary major in college. Does USC offer interdisciplinary majors? Also, what's the application process like for those programs? Thanks!

I'm considering taking some FLVS (Florida Virtual School) classes to help boost my GPA. What are some FLVS courses you'd recommend that are both interesting and helpful in raising GPA? Thanks!

I'm applying for a scholarship and the essay prompt asks why I deserve the scholarship. Is there a balance between sounding humble yet confident? How should I approach this topic? Any advice would be …

I can't decide if I should take AP Seminar or AP Lang next year. What are the main differences in topics and workload? Which one would you guys recommend if I'm interested in improving my writing skil …

I've seen a lot of ads for the National Student Leadership Conference recently. What kind of programs do they have for high school students? Does attending one of their conferences help with college a …

Hi everyone! I've been accepted into both Barrett Honors College and an Ivy League school. I was wondering if anyone could help me understand the pros and cons of each option, like academic opportunit …

I'm a junior interested in attending a summer program at Rutgers to explore different fields. Does anyone know of any cool summer programs for high school students at Rutgers? Preferably something sci …

I'll be starting high school soon and I want to make the most out of my summer! Are there any good summer camps or programs for incoming 9th-grade students that would be productive and look good on co …

I really enjoy science and I'm thinking about pursuing a major in the field. The problem is, I don't know which specific area I should study – biology? chemistry? physics? Any suggestions for how I ca …

Hi everyone! I just got accepted into both UPenn and Princeton, and I'm so excited yet confused about where I should go. Can anyone provide information on the differences in academic rigor, campus lif …

Hello everyone! I'm debating between attending the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and Illinois State University (ISU). Can anyone offer some advice or guidance on the pros and cons of each un …

I've been looking into HBCUs for college, and I'm not sure whether to choose Southern University or Alcorn State. What are the strengths of each school, and what should I consider while making my deci …