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Hey guys! My school calculates our averages on a 100-point system, and my average is an 87. I'm not quite sure how to convert that to a 4.0 GPA, and I know that's what most colleges use. What is the e …
When researching colleges, I noticed something called the 'first-year retention rate.' What's considered a good retention rate at a university, and why should I take this into account when looking at …
Hey guys, I've heard some rumors that colleges only accept a certain amount of students from each high school. Is that true or just a myth? Thanks!
Hi all! Struggling with my Georgia Tech essays and could use some inspiration. Can anyone point me towards any example essays that have gotten students admitted? I just need a nudge in the right direc …
Hey everyone, I'm a bit stressed about my GPA. Do colleges only see our final grades or do they also look at our semester grades? Just curious how this whole thing works.
What's up, guys? I'm currently working on my college essays and I was wondering if using metaphors would be a good idea. I've got some pretty creative metaphors that I feel could help my essay stand o …
Hey there! I'm interested in getting more involved in business-related extracurriculars at my school. Can anyone give me some pros and cons for joining BPA (Business Professionals of America) vs. DECA …
Hey guys, I need to give a persuasive speech in my English class and I want to pick a topic that's unique and fun to talk about. Can anyone suggest some cool topics that I could use for my speech?
Hey, I really want to go to college, but right now, my grades aren't looking too good. Is it still possible for me to get accepted? Besides improving my grades, what else can I do to boost my applicat …
Hey! I'm applying to Southern Methodist University and I saw their essay prompts. I'm not exactly sure how to approach them. Does anyone have any tips or ideas on writing a strong essay that would cat …
I'm working on my Brown University application, and I could use some advice. Anyone got some tips for writing awesome supplementals? I'm a bit stressed, and anything would be appreciated!
Hey everyone, can someone explain how the National Student Leadership Conference selects students? Interested to know how competitive it is and what they look for in applicants. Thanks!
Hey, guys! I'm in the process of writing my essays for Caltech and was wondering if there are any examples online of essays that actually got accepted into Caltech? I could use some inspiration and gu …
I've heard people saying that electrical engineering is one of, if not the hardest major out there. Can someone who's experienced it or knows someone who has, confirm or debunk this?
Hey everyone, I've been feeling a bit stressed with school and college applications lately. I heard that guided meditation can be helpful for high school students too. Any recommendations for specific …
I'm trying to find a fun and educational way to spend my summer, and I heard there could be some cool summer camps out there for teens that are free. Can anyone recommend some, please? Also, how do I …
Hi guys, I'm applying to Brown and I'm wondering if anyone has a list of their essay prompts? I want to start brainstorming and get a head start. Thanks!
Hey everyone! I'm looking into Case Western and heard they offer merit scholarships. Can anyone confirm if that's true and maybe share some info on the scholarships?
Hey guys, I'm a junior trying to improve my essay-writing skills. Can you suggest some good vocabulary words to use in essays that can help elevate my writing? Thanks!
Hey, I'm considering applying Early Decision to Emory University, but I can't seem to find reliable, recent information on their ED acceptance rate. Does anyone from previous cycles want to weigh in o …