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Hey, I recently got my ACT score, and I'm pretty happy with it! I was wondering if there are any scholarships specifically based on ACT scores. If anyone has some suggestions, please let me know!
Hi everyone! I'm a little bit confused about the levels in the National Merit program. Can someone explain the differences between being a Commended Scholar, Semifinalist, and Finalist? How do these d …
Hey! I've been researching different degrees for the arts, and I was wondering if earning a BFA is better than a BA in terms of career prospects. Any thoughts or experiences on this? Thank you!
I've come across the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and it seems like a great opportunity. However, I want to make sure it's legitimate before investing my time in it. Can anyone vouch for this organizatio …
Hey everyone! I recently took a few AP exams, and I'm curious about how I should report my AP scores to colleges when I apply next year. Is it better to self-report them, or should I have the College …
Hello everyone! I received an invitation to join the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). I'm interested, but I want to know how much it costs to be a member. Does anyone have any info on …
Hey everyone, I'm applying to Georgia Tech and I want to make sure I nail the supplemental essay. Can anyone share their experiences or tips on what to include to make a strong impression? Thanks a to …
Hey fellow applicants, I'm a little out of the loop, does anyone know when Ivy Day is this year? Just want to make sure I'm prepared for those big decisions!
Hey everyone, I'm a bit confused about when to submit my mid-year report on the Common App. Does anyone have advice on when this should be submitted and if there are any potential consequences of subm …
Hi everyone, as college application season approaches, I've been thinking about the value of an Ivy League education. Is the prestige and potential career opportunities of an Ivy League degree worth t …
So, I was thinking about asking my therapist for a letter of recommendation for my college applications. Would it be appropriate, and does anyone have experience with this type of recommendation? I fe …
I've been considering UCLA and I'm curious about the different housing options. Can anyone give me some insight into the pros and cons of Rieber Court and Rieber Terrace? How would you compare them in …
Hey guys, I need some help with this question: Is physics considered a lab science? I'm curious because I know it's required for many college programs, and I just wanted to make sure I'm fulfilling th …
Hi all, I recently took the ACT and got an 18. I'm not sure if this is a good score or not, and I'm feeling a little stressed about how it will affect my college applications. Can anyone share their t …
I'm a member of the National Honor Society at my school, and I was wondering how to properly describe it on my college applications. What's the best way to showcase my involvement and leadership?
Hi! I'm a junior interested in finding research opportunities at a college or university. I've been struggling to find something, though. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on how to get a resea …
I'm a QuestBridge applicant and I'm really interested in Harvard. Can someone tell me how the QuestBridge and Harvard partnership works? What kind of benefits does it offer? Should I rank Harvard as m …
I'm considering majoring in engineering, but I keep hearing that it's really challenging. Can anyone who's currently studying engineering shed some light on the difficulty? How do you manage the workl …
I've heard of both GPA and HPA and I'm a little confused. Does one carry more weight in the college admissions process or do colleges look at both? Any guidance on this?
Hey guys! So, I just received my PSAT scores and became a National Merit Commended Scholar. Is it worth mentioning on college applications? And does it have any benefits, like scholarships or recognit …