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Hey guys, I'm a junior and starting to think about college applications. What are some good questions to ask about the college admissions process? I'd appreciate any advice especially from successful …

Hey guys! I've been thinking a lot about my future and wanted to know what degree you intend to earn. Are you aiming for a bachelor's degree, master's, or even a doctorate? What factors played into yo …

Does anyone know the essay prompt for the Canfield Business Honors Program? I tried searching for it but wasn't able to find anything. Also, any tips for writing a strong essay for this program would …

Hey guys! I heard that you can check your class rank on Naviance, but I'm not sure how to do it. Can someone let me know how I can find out my class rank using Naviance? Thanks!

Hey everyone! I'm searching for some examples of Harvard supplement essays to get a better idea of what they're looking for. Is there any resource where I can find these essays or any advice on how to …

Hi all! I'm a little bit stressed about my upcoming SAT. I've heard people talk about the SAT being curved—is this true? If so, how exactly does this curve work?

I just took my first AP exam, and I'm anxiously waiting for the results. How long does it usually take to get AP test results back? I don't know if I can handle the suspense for too long.

Hi guys! I'm finishing up my Common App and I was wondering, how do I put in my highest composite score for the ACT? Do I just input the best score from a single test date?

Hey everyone, I'm working on my college essays and saw a prompt that asked to 'describe the most significant challenge you've faced.' I feel like I have quite a few challenges to choose from, but I'm …

Hi there! I'm starting to think about my college essays, and I'm wondering how you guys decided on a theme or focus for yours? I have a rough idea but I'm not sure if it's 'good enough' for an essay. …

Hi! I'm applying to Princeton and scored an interview. How important is the interview in the overall admission process? Does it hold significant weight or is it just a formality?

Hey guys, I'm starting to plan my summer and I want to apply to some summer programs. What are the top competitive ones that would look great on college applications? I'm interested in STEM fields, bu …

Hey! I'm a junior, and I think I have a decent shot at becoming a National Merit Semifinalist. I'm curious about which colleges sponsor National Merit Scholarships or provide big perks for finalists. …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I'm a bit worried about my GPA. Is there anything I can do during the rest of my junior year and senior year to raise it? Any advice on how to boost my GPA be …

Hi everybody! I wanted to ask for some advice about self-reporting grades on the Common App. What's the process like and should I report all my classes, even those from freshman year? Also, can I just …

Hey! So I'm a little nervous about the Vanderbilt supplement essay. Does anyone have any tips or guidance on how I should go about it to create a strong and compelling narrative?

Hey guys, I'm currently in geometry and I was wondering if it's possible to skip Algebra 2 and go straight to another math course. Does anyone have experience with this or know someone who has?

Hey guys, I've heard some rumors that it's possible to get SAT scores a bit earlier than the official release date. Is that true? If so, how can I do it?

I've been looking into some internships for the summer, and I was wondering if they can count towards my required volunteer hours for school. Have any of you had experiences with this, or know someone …

Hi everyone! I wanted to know, how long are science classes considered 'good' for in high school? Like, do colleges have a preference for recent classes or is it generally fine if I took a class in my …