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Hey guys, I'm a part of the National Junior Honor Society at my middle school and we need to plan a service project. Does anyone have any suggestions or experiences with cool service projects that we …
Hey, guys! I'm looking for colleges that give students flexibility in their course choices and don't have a set core curriculum. I want to study quite a few different subjects, and I think this kind o …
Hey, this might seem like a weird question, but I've seen some colleges offer a BA in Biology, instead of a BS. What's the difference between these two? How do they impact future prospects and grad sc …
I recently came across the UC Santa Cruz Science Internship Program (UCSC SIP) and was wondering how prestigious or well-known it is in the college admissions process. Does participating in this inter …
What are some insightful ways to approach the Columbia University prompts on the application? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences, so I can apply them to my own writing.
Hey y'all! I've been wondering if high schools actually look at middle school grades when you're applying to them. Anyone have any experience or info about this? Thanks!
Hey guys, I came across the term 'late registration' in relation to college admissions, and I'm not quite sure what it means. Can someone clear this up for me and explain any potential consequences of …
Hello everyone! I'm considering pursuing a business major in college and I'm curious about the math requirements. Do you need to take calculus for a business degree or are there other math classes I s …
Okay, so my GPA is not as high as I would like it to be and I want to improve it quickly. What are some effective strategies to bring it up fast? Any advice would be really helpful!
Hey guys, I'm wondering how much involvement my parents should have in the common app process. Are there any specific sections they need to help with or any part of the application where their input i …
So, I was homeschooled and I'm about to apply to colleges. I'm not sure how to approach getting a counselor letter of recommendation since I don't have a traditional guidance counselor. Any advice on …
Hi everyone, I've dealt with the loss of a very important person in my life and I'm considering writing my college essay about it. However, I don't want to come off as using sympathy for an advantage. …
Hey everyone! I'm applying to the engineering program at Cornell and I'm struggling with writing my supplemental essays. Does anyone have any examples or advice on what made their essays successful? I …
Hello everyone! Due to the pandemic, I am searching for online alternatives to learn or gain experience in something. Are there any free online programs specifically designed for high school students …
Hey! I'm prepping for the SAT and I know that comma splices can sometimes show up on the Writing section. Can anyone provide some quick tips/review on comma rules that'll help me avoid errors?
Hi everyone! As I'm working on my college applications, I realized I'm not sure what counts as academic honors for the Common App. Can you give me some examples of awards or achievements that typicall …
I'm an H4 visa holder and about to start my college application process. Are there any scholarships available for H4 students? If you guys know of any, please let me know!
I've been hearing a lot about 'hidden ivies' lately. Can anyone explain what this term means and which schools are considered as such? I'm curious to know my options for applying!
Hey, I'm applying to Brown this cycle and I'm trying to brainstorm ideas for my application essays. Can anyone share some tips or experiences that might help me craft a standout essay?
Hey guys! I'm currently a junior considering applying Early Decision to a college next year. Could you give me some advice on the benefits and drawbacks of going the ED route? Please share your own ex …