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Summer School Impact on College Apps?

Hey guys, I was thinking about taking some courses at a summer school to catch up with certain subjects. I'm worried, though, do colleges see summer school as a bad thing when considering your applica …

2 years ago

Prestigious programs for high school students?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm really interested in applying to some prestigious programs for high school students over the summer or during the school year. What are some programs you guys recomm …

2 years ago

JMU Supplemental Essays

Hey there! I'm starting my application for JMU and was curious if they have any supplemental essays or if it's just the Common App essay? Thanks for your help!

2 years ago

Is it true that 7th-grade grades matter?

Hey everyone, my little sister is in 7th grade and she's been super stressed about her grades lately. She heard that 7th-grade grades could somehow affect her future college admissions chances. Is tha …

2 years ago

Weighted or Unweighted GPA for College Apps?

When submitting my GPA on college applications, should I use my weighted or unweighted number? Which one do colleges care more about?

2 years ago

Ideas for psychology-related passion projects?

Hello there! I'm really into psychology and would love to start a passion project related to it. Does anyone have any suggestions or examples of projects they've undertaken? Much appreciated!

2 years ago

High School Math Levels in Order?

I'm a bit confused about the order of high school math classes. Can someone please help me understand the typical progression of math courses in high school?

2 years ago

What class rank should I aim for to be considered competitive in college admissions?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior looking to increase my chances for getting into great colleges. What kind of class rank would look good on my application? I know it differs between schools, but is there a …

2 years ago

SL Math Course Difficulty

Hey guys, I'm thinking about taking the SL Math course in my high school to challenge myself. I've heard various opinions and I'm a little bit stressed. How tough is it really? Should I go for it or b …

2 years ago

What are ACT subscores?

Hello peeps! So, I just got my ACT results, and I see this thing called 'subscores' in each section. I'm not exactly sure what they mean or how they're calculated. Can someone explain what these subsc …

2 years ago

Test Optional: Yes or No?

I've noticed that a lot of colleges have gone test-optional, and I'm debating whether I should send in my SAT scores or just go test-optional. What factors should I consider, and did any of you have s …

2 years ago

Can I reuse my UC essays for transfer applications?

I'm thinking about transferring colleges, and I really liked the essays I wrote for my UC application. Is it okay to reuse those for my transfer application, or should I write new ones? Thanks in adva …

2 years ago

Dual enrollment GPA: how do colleges view it?

Hey guys! So I'm currently enrolled in some dual enrollment classes, which means I'm taking college courses at a local community college while still attending high school. How do colleges view the gra …

2 years ago

Case Western Arts Supplement?

Hello fellow students! I plan on applying to Case Western and I want to submit an arts supplement along with my application. Does anyone have experience with this process, and any tips on how to make …

2 years ago

Graduating high school with an associate's degree: How do colleges view it?

Hey everyone! So I'm considering trying to graduate high school with an associate's degree through dual enrollment. I'm wondering how colleges would view this accomplishment. Do they see it as a posit …

2 years ago

Can a 3.5 GPA get me into a good college?

Hi! I currently have a 3.5 GPA and I'm wondering if it's good enough to get me into a strong college. Is this considered an impressive GPA or do I need to improve it? Any advice would be amazing!

2 years ago

Do Ivy League schools offer scholarships?

Hey everyone, applying to college is stressful, and I'm trying to figure out my financial situation. I've been considering some Ivy League schools, and I wanted to know if they offer scholarships or i …

2 years ago

Harvard vs. Princeton: How to Choose?

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and Harvard and Princeton are my top choices. I'm having a hard time deciding which one to prioritize in my application process. Any thoughts on the key differences, pros/cons, …

2 years ago

Transferring to Top Colleges

Hey! I recently read a post about someone who transferred to Harvard. If anyone here has experiences transferring to top colleges, can you share your experiences and advice? I'd really appreciate it!

2 years ago

How to end a college essay effectively?

Hey, peeps! I'm working on my college essay and I'm really stuck on how to end it. Can anyone share examples of impactful endings or give some advice on how to finish strong? I want to leave a lasting …

2 years ago
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