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Hey there! I'm applying as a transfer student and I'm not sure who to ask for recommendations. Should I get recommendations from my current college professors or high school teachers? Any guidance or …
Hey everyone, I was wondering if there's a maximum number of times you can apply to Harvard during the college application process. Will I be able to apply Early Action and then again during the Regul …
To those who have applied to Columbia or have experience with their application, what do you think is the most important thing to focus on when answering their supplemental questions? Thanks in advanc …
So I'm taking the IB English exam this year, and I'm a little bit stressed about it. Do any of you have any effective study strategies or tips to help me do well on the exam? Thanks in advance!
I'm kinda stressing about my high school course load right now. Is it necessary to take pre-calc in high school for college admissions, or can it be skipped? Any advice would be great!
Hi there! I'm a junior who loves to write, and I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for high school writing contests that could help me further develop my skills and possibly earn some reco …
I've heard some people talking about college fly-ins, and I'm curious about what they are. Can anyone explain what college fly-ins are and how they might benefit me during the college application proc …
Is it important to have a strong understanding of Geometry before taking Algebra 2? I feel like I haven't done super well in Geometry this year and I'm a bit worried if it would affect me in Algebra 2 …
Hi, I'm waiting for a few more decisions, but I'm wondering if it's possible to apply for housing before I actually commit to a college? I don't want to miss out on good housing options.
Hey there! I prefer shorter academic terms and am thinking about attending a community college that uses the quarter system rather than the semester system. Does anyone have a list or resource for com …
I took the SAT twice but the score gains are pretty different by section. How do colleges look at multiple SAT scores with varying progress per section? Are they just going to consider my highest over …
Hey everyone, I'm planning to apply to Harvard, but I'm a lil' bit confused about the application timeline. When do the Common App and the supplement become available? Additionally, when are the deadl …
Hey everybody, I'm new to this whole college admission process, and I'm a bit stressed out. If I get waitlisted at a college, does that mean I'm accepted? What are the chances of getting off the waitl …
Hey guys, I recently got an invitation to join the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Can someone help me understand what it is and whether it's worth joining?
I'm struggling a bit with the Columbia University essay, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to make it unique and captivating? Any help would be appreciated!
Hey everyone! I was wondering, do summer programs count as extracurricular activities on my college applications? I'm trying to plan out my application and want to make sure I include everything that' …
Hey fellow applicants! So, I'm a bit stressed as I'm planning to apply to both Harvard and Stanford. I know it's hard to pick between them if I get in, but I'm just curious - what factors did y'all co …
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior working on my college applications, and I'm a bit confused about the awards section on the Common App. Can someone provide advice on how to list my awards and achiev …
Hey guys, I'll be taking trigonometry next year and I'm curious about its difficulty level. Can you share your experiences and some strategies to do well in the class? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone! I'm a junior working on my college application essays, and I'm feeling a little bit stressed about brainstorming good topic ideas. What are some thought-provoking themes or ideas that you …