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Hey guys, I have the IB Math HL Paper 1 coming up and I'm getting pretty nervous. Can you share any advice or strategies that helped you succeed on this exam? Thanks for your help!
I've seen the term 'personal circumstances' used in some college applications, but I'm not sure what it's referring to. Can anyone explain what they mean and if it's important for me to include it in …
I'm planning my schedules and saw both honors and advanced classes being offered. Can someone explain if these are the same thing or if there's a difference between them? Which will look better in my …
Yo, guys! I've been looking at St. Ambrose University and noticed their athletics program. What division is St. Ambrose in? D1, D2, or D3? Any information would be awesome. Thanks!
Hey folks, I've heard about Hoya Summer programs but I don't know too much about them. Can anyone tell me more about these programs? What do they offer, how intensive are they, and what kind of course …
Hey, I'm interested in pursuing informatics in college and I've been trying to find schools with strong programs. Can you recommend some colleges with great informatics departments or courses?
Hey everyone, I know I want to become an ob/gyn one day, but I'm not sure which major would be best in undergrad. Should I just stick with biology, or are there other majors that would better prepare …
I'm looking for some cool art internships for high school students in my area, but I'm not having much luck so far. Has anyone been through this and found a good internship? How did you find it, and d …
Hey peeps! I’ve been curious about the college application process. For Ivy League schools, do they interview everyone who applies or just some students? How does that process work? Thanks in advance!
Hey guys! I'm heavily involved in music and was wondering if MIT considers music portfolios during the application process? How should I go about submitting one and are there any specific requirements …
Hi everyone! I'm considering applying to Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, and I wanted to know if they require any supplemental essays besides the common application. Any advice from cu …
Hi everyone, I'm currently working on my Common App and I'm a bit confused about the process of inviting and managing recommenders. Can someone explain the steps and any tips for asking for recommenda …
I'm brainstorming college essay topics and my mental health journey has been a significant part of my high school experience. Is it okay to write about this or should I avoid the topic? I'd love to he …
Hello, fellow applicants! I was wondering, does MIT have a restrictive early action program? Can someone please help me understand the details if they do? A little bit stressed about deciding my early …
I'm considering taking AP US Government and I'm curious about its difficulty level. If anyone's taken the course, could you please share your experience and if it's manageable compared to other AP cla …
Hello everyone! I'm currently a junior interested in joining a club that's focused on leadership. What are some leadership clubs/organizations that I could get involved in at my school? I'd appreciate …
Hi all, I've heard that the SAT scoring has changed in the past. Can someone help me understand the differences? Also, what is the current SAT scoring system like?
Hi there, I was just wondering about the total number of members in the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Is it a really selective organization or is the membership pretty widespread?
English has always been my strongest subject, but I'm not sure if I should major in it. Can you guys tell me what the pros and cons are of majoring in English, and what potential careers I could pursu …
Hey guys, I recently completed my FAFSA, and I got an estimate of my EFC (Expected Family Contribution). How accurate are these estimates, and do they change significantly once the actual financial ai …