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Tracking Community Service Hours

I'm working on building up my community service hours, but I'm not sure how to track them efficiently. What apps or methods have you found most useful for keeping track and proving it later to college …

2 years ago

Gatech supplemental essay: How long should it be?

I'm currently working on my college application for Georgia Tech and I'm a bit stressed about the supplemental essay. How long should it be? Also, if you've applied before, do you have any tips or sug …

2 years ago

Examples of good 'Why Us?' essays?

Hi everyone! I'm looking for examples or inspiration for writing a stellar 'Why Us?' essay. Could anyone share their experiences, tips, or successful essay examples? Thanks so much!

2 years ago

Great film summer programs for high school students?

Hey y'all! I want to spend my summer learning more about film and video production. Can anyone recommend some solid film summer programs for high school students that they've had a good experience wit …

2 years ago

William and Mary - any supplemental essays?

Hi everyone! I'm considering applying to William and Mary and am trying to get organized. Do they have any supplemental essays that I'll need to prepare for? Thanks for the help!

2 years ago

BU supplement - any advice?

Hey guys! I'm working on my application for Boston University and I'm stuck on the supplement essay. Any suggestions on how to get started and what topics to cover? Any help would be greatly appreciat …

2 years ago

Colgate University Fly-In Program

Hey there! I recently came to know about Colgate University's fly-in program for prospective students. Can anyone give me more details, such as eligibility requirements, application process, and what …

2 years ago

What are the different levels of recognition in the Common App?

Hey everyone! I’m starting to fill out my common app and I'm a bit confused about the levels of recognition for achievements/extracurricular activities. Can anyone help me understand what the differen …

2 years ago

Upcoming Essay Contests for High Schoolers?

Hey there! Does anyone know of any essay contests for high school students? I'd like to submit my work and possibly earn some achievements. If you could provide a list or a resource, I'd really apprec …

2 years ago

Georgetown Summer Hoya - opinions needed!

Yo! I’m thinkin' about joining the Georgetown Summer Hoya program – if any of y’all have been part of it, can you talk about your experiences and what you gained from it? Thanks!

2 years ago

Impact of Regents scores on college applications

Hey everyone! I was just wondering, do colleges take the New York State Regents scores into account when looking at applications? Should I be worried about getting perfect scores on these exams?

2 years ago

Practice material for AP Spanish?

Hey all! I'm studying for the AP Spanish exam and I'm wondering if anyone has some sample tests or resources that could help me practice the different sections? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Do colleges waitlist overqualified students?

Yo! I've heard some rumors that colleges sometimes waitlist overqualified students because they think we won't actually attend. Is that true? Kinda worried about my chances now.

2 years ago

Club Ideas for College Applications

Hey all! I'm planning to start a new club at my school to showcase my interests and leadership, but I'm struggling with ideas. What types of clubs would be good to create with college applications in …

2 years ago

Weighted or Unweighted GPA: Which do colleges look at more?

Hi there! I'm a little bit stressed about how colleges evaluate our GPA. Do they look more at our weighted or unweighted GPA? How does it affect admissions?

2 years ago

Gaming development as a major? How to stand out in college applications?

I'm planning to study game development as my major in college. What are some ways to stand out when applying as a game developer major? How can I showcase my skills in my application and essays?

2 years ago

UConn Merit Scholarships?

I'm interested in applying to UConn and wanted to know if they offer any merit scholarships for incoming students. If they do, what are the requirements, and how can I apply?

2 years ago

Do middle school grades matter for college?

Just out of curiosity, do middle school grades play any role when applying to college? I know high school grades are super important but what about the grades from before high school?

2 years ago

Application fees: Are they refundable?

Hey everyone! I'm unsure about this and was wondering, if for some reason I decide to withdraw my application to a college, do the application fees get refunded? Or are they nonrefundable?

2 years ago

Where to find environmental internships for high school students?

Hey, I'm a high school student really passionate about environmental conservation. I'd love to find an internship opportunity near me to gain experience during the summer. Any tips on where I could lo …

2 years ago
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