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High school internships in Seattle?

Hey, I'm a high school junior living in Seattle and I'm looking to do an internship this summer. Does anyone have experience with finding high school internships in the area or know of any companies/o …

2 years ago

Writing a strong topic sentence

So, I've been working on my essays, but I always get stuck with writing a good topic sentence that hooks the reader in. Any tips on how to create a strong topic sentence for my essays? Would really ap …

2 years ago

FAFSA estimate accuracy?

Hey all, I was wondering if the FAFSA estimate we receive is accurate or if it usually changes when colleges give us our financial aid packages? Is it reliable enough to count on for college budgeting …

2 years ago

Rice University Essay Prompts

Hey guys, I'm starting to work on my college applications and I'm really interested in Rice University. Can anyone share the current essay prompts they have, and any advice on how to approach them? I …

2 years ago

Syracuse Merit Scholarships: What do they offer?

Hey everyone, I'm applying to Syracuse University and I'm curious about their merit scholarship programs. Can someone explain the criteria for these scholarships and the scholarship amounts? Thanks in …

2 years ago

What's a good PSAT score for a junior?

As a junior, I'm curious to know what a good PSAT score would be to aim for competitive colleges and scholarships. Any ideas? Your advice is appreciated!

2 years ago

Finding journalism opportunities in high school?

Hi everyone! I'm really passionate about journalism and want to get involved in high school. What are some activities, clubs, or internships you'd suggest that'll help me explore this field further?

2 years ago

Tackling Duke Supplemental Questions

Hi all, I'm applying to Duke this year, and I wanted to see if anyone has any tips on how to approach their supplemental questions? What's the best way to make my answers stand out? Thanks in advance …

2 years ago

Honors program application essay advice?

Hey guys, I'm trying to write my essay for an honors program application. Can anyone give me advice on what kind of topics and structure I should focus on to stand out? I'd really appreciate it, thank …

2 years ago

UCLA technical breadth requirements?

Hey guys, I'm currently a junior who's really interested in attending UCLA. I've been reading about their technical breadth requirement for engineering majors, but I'm a little confused about what exa …

2 years ago

Questbridge scholarship income requirements?

Hey guys, so I've been considering applying for the Questbridge scholarship. I was looking into the income requirements, and I'm not sure if my family's income would qualify. Can anyone clarify the in …

2 years ago

Need help brainstorming senior project topics!

Hey everyone! I'm in need of some ideas for my senior project. What are some topics you've worked on or heard of that made a real impact? Any suggestions would be super helpful!

2 years ago

RIT Work-Study Opportunities?

Hey guys, I'm thinking about applying to RIT and was wondering if there are any cool work-study opportunities available? Like, are there any campus jobs that students really enjoy or that could be hel …

2 years ago

What are the odds of getting a scholarship?

Hey everyone, I'm starting to feel really worried about the expenses that come with college. What are the odds of getting a scholarship, and are there any strategies you'd recommend for increasing my …

2 years ago

Experience essay tips?

Hey everyone! I'm working on writing my experience essay for college applications, and I'm wondering if any of you have some tips or tricks that could help me make it more impactful and memorable? Tha …

2 years ago

UNH Merit Scholarships: Eligibility and Amounts

Hi! So, I'm considering applying to the University of New Hampshire. Can anyone give me more info on the UNH merit scholarships? What are the criteria for eligibility and how much do they usually offe …

2 years ago

June SAT: easier or not?

Hey, I want to take the SAT and I've heard that the June SAT is easier than the other test dates. Is that true, or is it just a myth?

2 years ago

Summer music programs for high schoolers?

I'm really passionate about music and want to participate in a summer music program. Does anyone know of any reputable music programs specifically for high school students? I'd love to hear any recomm …

2 years ago

Can you win awards for high SAT scores?

I've heard that some students can receive awards or scholarships for their SAT scores. How does that work, and what minimum score do I need to get in order to be considered for such an award? Looking …

2 years ago

Loyola Marymount University Supplemental Essays 2024

Hey guys, I'm starting my college apps and have Loyola Marymount on my list. Does anyone know what the supplemental essay prompts are for LMU this year? And any tips on how to approach them would be a …

2 years ago
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