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I've been given free rein to choose a topic for a research project in school, and I want to pick something fun/interesting. What are some unique or captivating ideas you guys have come up with for sch …
I've been admitted to some schools with Comp Sci programs, but some offer a BS and others a BA. What are the key differences, and which one might be a better fit for someone wanting to pursue a career …
I'm looking to start a passion project related to the medical field, but I need some inspiration! Could anyone help me out with some unique medical passion project ideas that I could work on as a high …
I'm a part of the engineering club at my school, and we're looking to do some new projects and activities this year. What kind of engaging activities have you guys done for your school's engineering c …
Hey! Just curious, do any of you know what the PSAT national average score usually is? I'd like to see where I stand compared to other students.
I'm thinking about taking a few summer classes to learn more and boost my grades. Will these classes count towards my high school GPA and help me improve it? Thanks!
Hey guys, I'm a junior and starting to get stressed about college applications. I've seen people mention CollegeVine, but can anyone vouch for it? Or is there any other resource or service you've used …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to look into the college application process. I'm curious about Ivy League schools and their decision process. Can anyone give me some insight into …
Sadly, my GPA seems to be going down. What factors contribute to a lower GPA, and what can I do to prevent it from dropping further? I'm open to any tips or ideas on this, thanks!
I'm not really sure about the different types of college essays out there. Could someone please let me know what types of essays to expect when applying to college? I want to be prepared and start bra …
Hello everyone! I've been researching colleges and I'm curious about graduation rates. Which colleges have the highest graduation rates, and what do you think contributes to their success? If you have …
Hi, so I'm applying to Bryn Mawr and they have a required writing supplement. I'm not sure how to make mine stand out or what topics might be best. Could someone share some tips or experiences with th …
I want to give back to my community and have fun doing it! What are some enjoyable volunteer opportunities you've come across in your area? If you don't mind sharing, I can try to find something simil …
So, I'm a bit confused about how to convert my GPA to the 4.0 scale. Can anyone offer some clarification or provide a step-by-step process on how to accurately convert my GPA? Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm confused about whether colleges focus more on our quarter grades or semester grades. Can someone help me understand their preference?
Hey, I've finished up my college applications and I'm ready to submit, but my teachers haven't sent in their recommendations yet. Can I go ahead and submit my applications, or do I need to wait for th …
Hello! If I get accepted into a college through Early Decision but change my mind later or can't afford it, can I somehow get out of the binding agreement? What are the possible consequences?
Hello! For those who have successfully applied to Cornell's engineering program, could you share some advice on how to approach the prompts/questions they ask for the application? Any tips or strategi …
Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior and starting to prepare for my college applications. Some colleges ask for a graded written paper from high school as part of the application process. What exactly …
Can someone explain what HL exams are and how they are different from regular high school exams or AP exams? Are they beneficial for college applications? Any insight would be super helpful.