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Earning Service Hours

I want to be more involved in community service and need some ideas! What are some ways y'all have earned service hours? I want to make sure I have a good amount of volunteer work on my college applic …

2 years ago

Case Western BS/MD Program: Does anyone have any experience with it?

Hey all, I'm looking at the BS/MD program at Case Western Reserve University, and I'm wondering if anyone has any firsthand experiences or insights about the program. Is it worth applying to, and how …

2 years ago

Expressing my creative side in college applications

Sup y'all! I'm really into music, art, and writing, but my high school activities don't really reflect that. How can I showcase my creative side in my college applications? Any unique ideas would be a …

2 years ago

Caltech Values Essay

For my Caltech application, I need to write an essay on one of Caltech's values that has influenced my personal growth or aspirations. How should I approach this essay? What suggestions or tips do you …

2 years ago

Is a 29 ACT Score Good?

Hey guys, I just got a 29 on my ACT and I'm not sure if it's considered a good score. Can you give me some insight on what percentile this falls in and if it's competitive for college admissions?

2 years ago

Harvard scholarship competitiveness

I'm really interested in applying to Harvard, but I'm worried about affording it. How hard is it to actually get a scholarship for Harvard and what do they typically look for in scholarship candidates …

2 years ago

How to Ask for a Counselor Letter of Recommendation on Common App?

Hey guys, I've been trying to figure out how to request the counselor letter of recommendation on the Common App. Is there a specific place to do this, or do I need to talk to my counselor directly? A …

2 years ago

Carthage Presidential Scholarship?

Hey guys, I recently heard about the Carthage Presidential Scholarship and I'm interested in applying. Could anyone provide more information on the requirements, deadlines, and how competitive it is? …

2 years ago

Emory University Summer Courses

I am really interested in taking a summer course at Emory University to explore their academic programs. Can anyone share their experiences with Emory's summer courses or recommend some interesting on …

2 years ago

How to write a standout experience essay?

Hey guys, I'm working on my common app, and I really want to showcase one of my meaningful experiences. Any tips or advice on how to make my experience essay stand out? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Ivy League decision release: Are they all on the same day?

A bit stressed about the whole admissions process here, but quick question: Do all Ivy League schools release their decisions on the same day, or is it spread out across different days?

2 years ago

List of Early Decision 2 schools for 2023-2024?

I know that some colleges have an ED2 option. Does anyone have an updated list of schools that offer Early Decision 2 for the upcoming application cycle? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

What are the different math majors?

Hey fellow math enthusiasts! I'm exploring my options for a math major, but I need some help understanding the differences between them. What are the main types of math majors, and how do they differ …

2 years ago

Experience with Business of Cinematic Arts Program at USC?

I'm considering applying to the Business of Cinematic Arts (BCA) program at USC. Can anyone share their experiences or insights about this program?

2 years ago

AP score release: Do they come out at midnight?

Hey there, I'm taking some APs in a couple of months and I'm already feeling anxious about waiting for my scores to come out. Will they be released right at 12:00 am, or is there another specific rele …

2 years ago

Georgetown University essay examples?

Hey, guys! I'm having a bit of a hard time with my Georgetown essays. Do you know any places where I could find successful, high-quality Georgetown essay examples? I need something to help spark my cr …

2 years ago

Canton State acceptance rate and student life info

Hey! I'm considering applying to Canton State, but I can't find much info about the acceptance rate or student life on their website. Can anyone fill me in on what the campus environment is like? Than …

2 years ago

Relation between GPA and SAT scores?

Do colleges usually consider GPA and SAT scores together when making admissions decisions? Is there a correlation between having a high GPA and a high SAT score?

2 years ago

How much is a full-ride scholarship worth?

Hello everyone, I'm trying to get a better understanding of full-ride scholarships. Can someone explain how much a full-ride scholarship is generally worth and what it covers, like tuition, housing, a …

2 years ago

Importance of first marking period grades?

Quick question, how important are first marking period grades when it comes to college admissions? I'm trying my best to keep up my grades, but I'm finding junior year to be really hard. I want to mak …

2 years ago
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