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Hi there! I'm planning to apply to Florida State and was wondering how important the supplemental essays are for their admissions process. What kind of impact do they have on my chances?
I was curious if anyone has experience taking both IB and AP courses at the same time? Is it manageable, or would you recommend choosing one or the other? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Ugh, I messed up and got a suspension. Does this go on my record? How will it impact my college applications? Anyone have experience with this or advice to mitigate the potential negatives?
Hey everyone, I'm looking into MIT as one of my top choices and I'm super curious about the experiences of some successful alumni. Can anyone list a few notable alumni from MIT and their accomplishmen …
I'm planning on applying to Johns Hopkins University and was wondering if anyone knows if they superscore the SAT? This could help me decide which test scores to send. Thanks!
I want to take precalculus over the summer to get ahead in my math studies. Has anyone done this before, and if so, any tips? Is it manageable and worth it?
What's up, guys? I'm currently trying to build my college app resume, and I have a question: Does gaming count as a legitimate hobby to include in my application? I just want to emphasize my passion f …
Hey friends! I've been trying to find some good examples of how to format my Common App essay. I'm not sure whether I should use a specific format or if there's a standard one to follow. If anyone has …
Hey guys, I heard Cornell has a 'guaranteed transfer' option for some students. Can someone explain the process and requirements for it? How does it differ from regular admission? Thanks in advance!
Hey guys, I'm trying to find an online summer job that's suitable for a high school student like me. Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with finding online jobs? Looking for something flex …
Hi everyone, I'm an international student and I need to find my school's CEEB code for my application. How can I find this information if my school isn't a U.S.-based institution? Is there any reliabl …
I'm considering taking up an HDFS (Human Development and Family Science) minor at Mizzou. Anyone have experience with this minor or can suggest if it's a good addition to my major in psychology?
Hi all! I've been hearing a lot about the Colgate In Focus program. Can someone share more information about it? What exactly is it, and how do you apply? Also, what are the benefits of participating …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and with everything going on this year, I'm struggling to find community service opportunities. Does anyone know of any remote ways to get involved and give back that would als …
I just had my Stanford interview and I'm a bit nervous about how it went. How much weight does Stanford give to interviews during the admissions process? Is it a major factor, or just a small piece of …
Hi everyone! I'm currently pursuing an associate degree and have been considering further education. Is it possible to go for a master's degree right after completing my associate's in the U.S.? If ye …
Hey everyone, I'm currently working on my Georgia Tech supplemental essay and I could use some advice. Can anyone who has been successful shed some light on how they approached it and possibly share s …
Aloha! I'm searching for summer programs in Hawaii that would be a good fit for high school students. Any suggestions on where to look or specific programs that you've heard positive things about?
Hey guys, I've been researching the different types of early application processes. REA (Restrictive Early Action) is one of them, and I'm trying to better understand the pros and cons. Could someone …
I'm preparing for the SAT, and I find the math grid-in questions a bit more challenging than the multiple-choice ones. Can someone share their approach or strategies for tackling grid-in math question …