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Questions to ask about college admissions

Hey all, I'm a junior and starting the college application process. What are some essential questions I should be asking about college admissions to guide my research and decision-making? Any advice w …

2 years ago

Finding Full Academic Scholarships?

I'm a junior looking for colleges that offer full academic scholarships. Can anyone recommend some schools or programs that I should look into? Your suggestions will be extremely helpful!

2 years ago

Famous people's ACT scores - just curious

Hi guys! I was just wondering if there's a list out there or something where I can find ACT scores of famous people (politicians, actors, athletes, etc.)? I think it would be interesting to see how so …

2 years ago

How long does it take to become a psychiatrist?

I'm a junior interested in pursuing a career as a psychiatrist, but I'm not quite sure about the timeline for education and training. How many years does it generally take to become a licensed psychia …

2 years ago

GWU BS/MD acceptance rate?

Hi, I'm really interested in GWU's BS/MD program and was wondering if anyone knows the acceptance rate for the program? How competitive is it and what can I do to increase my chances of getting in?

2 years ago

Confused about GPA conversion: How can I convert mine to a 4.0 scale?

Hey everyone! My school uses a different grading scale than the 4.0 system that most US colleges use. How can I convert my current GPA to the 4.0 scale? Are there any reliable online tools or resource …

2 years ago

Disciplinary records: Do colleges review them?

I had a bit of an issue my sophomore year and I'm concerned about how it might affect my chances at college. Do colleges look at disciplinary records during the admissions process, and if so, how migh …

2 years ago

Is ASL considered a foreign language for college admissions?

Hi everyone! I'm currently taking American Sign Language (ASL), and I'm wondering if it's considered a foreign language by colleges when it comes to admissions. Does anyone have any info on this?

2 years ago

Effective ways to end an essay?

Hello fellow juniors! I've been working on my essays and noticed that I often struggle with writing strong conclusions. What are some effective ways to end an essay that leave a lasting impression? Th …

2 years ago

Fordham essay examples?

Hi everyone, I'm working on my application for Fordham and I'm feeling a bit stuck on the essay. Does anyone have any examples of successful Fordham essays that I can check out for inspiration? Thanks …

2 years ago

CMU essay tips and examples?

Hello! I'm planning to apply to Carnegie Mellon and I'm working on my essays right now. Has anyone come across any successful CMU essay examples that worked or can give me some tips on what makes a st …

2 years ago

AP score calculator - How accurate are they?

Hey everyone! I've been looking into some online AP score calculators to predict how well I might do on my upcoming AP exams. Are these calculators usually reliable, or should I take their predictions …

2 years ago

High School Internship at a Law Firm

I'm really interested in pursuing law, but I'm currently just a high school junior. Can I intern at a law firm while still in high school? If yes, how do I go about finding and applying for these oppo …

2 years ago

Clemson Essay Prompts?

Hi everyone! I'm starting to think about my application for Clemson, and I was wondering about the essay prompts. Does anyone know what they are, or where I can find them? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Free online summer programs - any recommendations?

Hi! Summer's around the corner and I don't have anything planned yet. I was wondering, do you know any great free online summer programs to help me discover new interests and expand my knowledge?

2 years ago

Personal insight questions for UCLA - any advice?

Hey guys, I'm working on my personal insight questions for UCLA. I want to make sure my answers are strong and unique. Can anyone share some helpful tips or advice on how to approach these questions a …

2 years ago

Struggling with my short essay - any advice?

I have to write a short essay for my English class and I feel a bit overwhelmed. Can anyone share some examples of short yet impactful essays? What should I keep in mind when writing a concise and mea …

2 years ago

Dual enrollment grading scale impact?

Hi there! I'm a rising junior and considering dual enrollment courses. I wanted to know how the grading scale for these courses compares to regular high school courses, and if it might boost my chance …

2 years ago

National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars - what does it mean?

Hi! I just found out that I was selected as a National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar. What does it entail, and how will it help me with my college application process? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Scholarships for athletes with good grades?

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior who's pretty into sports and maintains decent grades. Any suggestions for scholarships that cater to student-athletes like me?

2 years ago
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