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Best prestigious internships for high school students?

I'm interested in getting some real-world experience with a prestigious internship this summer. Any recommendations for competitive internships open to high school students? Extra brownie points for i …

2 years ago

Anyone have experience with leadership summer camps?

So, I was thinking about attending a leadership summer camp this year to develop my skills and maybe meet some like-minded students. Has anyone been to one or know someone who has? What was your exper …

2 years ago

Waiting for SAT test results

I recently took the SAT and I'm really curious about my scores. Does anyone know how long it takes to get SAT test results back? I'm a bit stressed out because I wanna know how well I did.

2 years ago

Considering Midwest Colleges and Universities

Hello! As I'm preparing my college list, I'm considering schools in the Midwest. Does anyone have suggestions on some good Midwest colleges and universities to look into? Also, any insights into the a …

2 years ago

Converting my GPA to a 4.0 scale

Hi everyone, my school uses a weird GPA scale and I'm struggling to convert it to the more common 4.0 scale that colleges use. Any resources or advice you can share on this?

2 years ago

National Hispanic Recognition Program Requirements?

How's it going, everyone? I'm trying to understand what the requirements are to be eligible for the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP). Has anyone been through the process and can share some …

2 years ago

MIT essays?

Hey! I'm looking for examples of essays from successful MIT applicants. If you have any or know where to find some, I'd really appreciate your help!

2 years ago

Strategies to get college admission?

Hello! I'm a high school junior getting ready to apply for colleges next year, and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. Can anyone suggest some strategies or tips on how to improve my chances of getting …

2 years ago

National Merit Semifinalist Scholarships: What to Expect?

I'm a National Merit Semifinalist, and I'm wondering what kind of scholarships I can expect from this achievement? Do all semifinalists get scholarships, or is it only a select few? I'm really hoping …

2 years ago

How long does it take for SAT results to come out?

Hi everyone, I'm stressing a bit over my recent SAT. I was just wondering, how long does it usually take for SAT results to be released after taking the test? Any experiences or info you could share w …

2 years ago

Calculating cumulative GPA?

Hey guys, I've completed two semesters so far, and I'm curious about my overall GPA. How can I accurately calculate the combined GPA of my two semesters? Thank you for your help!

2 years ago

Personal essay examples?

I'm in the process of writing my personal essay for college apps, but I'm struggling to come up with a unique and interesting topic. Does anyone have examples or ideas that helped them write a success …

2 years ago

College basketball without high school experience

Hey everyone, so I love basketball and I've been thinking about trying out for a college team. Is it possible to play college basketball without having played in high school? How can I prepare for thi …

2 years ago

Interesting Argumentative Research Paper Topics?

I need to write an argumentative research paper for my English class, but I can’t think of a good topic. Could you all share some interesting ideas? Something that’s not too overused but also connects …

2 years ago

Algebra 2 and Pre-Calc Relationship

I'm trying to figure out my high school math classes and could use some guidance. Do you need Algebra 2 before taking Pre-Calc, or can you take them simultaneously?

2 years ago

SAT Reading Time Management?

Hey everyone, as I'm prepping for the SAT, I'm having trouble managing my time on the reading section. On average, how much time should I allocate per passage so I can avoid running out of time? Any t …

2 years ago

Alternative club ideas for high school?

Hey everyone! I'm thinking about starting a club at my school next year and I want to come up with something cool and unique. Do any of y'all have some interesting club ideas that I could consider? Th …

2 years ago

HSF Essay Tips?

Hi everyone! I'm considering applying for the HSF Scholarship, and of course, that means writing their essays. Could any of you help me out with some dos and don'ts, or topics to consider when writing …

2 years ago

Stumped on my NHS essay prompt...

Hey, I've been asked to write an essay about 'how my character and leadership skills have helped me grow in my community.' But, I legit don't know where to start. Can you give me some advice on how to …

2 years ago

Michigan supplemental essay tips?

Hey guys, I'm working on my University of Michigan supplemental essays, and I'm a bit nervous. Can anyone share any advice on what to focus on while writing these essays? Or any successful examples fr …

2 years ago
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