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Hey y'all, I'm applying to Duke next year, and I'm trying to figure out their teacher recommendation requirements. How many rec letters should I request from my teachers? Are there any particular subj …
Hey, I'm looking for internships that are open to high school students. Does anyone know of any resources or websites where I could find such opportunities? I'm interested in a variety of fields, and …
Hi everyone! I found some of my older sibling's SAT prep material from when they still used the old SAT scoring system. Is there a way to convert the old SAT scores to the new format so I can gauge my …
I've heard of people taking the SAT more than once, but is there a limit to how many times you can take the test? Will colleges look down on my application if I'm retaking it to improve my score?
Hey everyone! I'm an IB student and I was wondering if anyone could explain how the total IB score is calculated? I know there are components like the EE, TOK, and individual subject scores, but I'm a …
Hi there! I'm going to be starting high school next year and I want to get a head start on the reading for freshman English. Can anyone tell me what books are commonly assigned in freshman English cla …
Hi people, I'm having a hard time deciding between Biological and Biomedical Engineering for my major. Can anyone help me understand the key differences between these fields? What are the pros and con …
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 …
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 …
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!
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 …
When submitting my GPA on college applications, should I use my weighted or unweighted number? Which one do colleges care more about?
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!
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?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …