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Hey everyone! I'm really interested in architecture and I'm looking for pre-college programs to join in the next year or so. Are there any recommendations for programs in NYC or nearby?
Do most colleges want to see that you've taken a foreign language during high school? How many years do they typically require for admission?
I just got selected for an interview for this big scholarship I applied for. I'm super stoked but also freaking out a little. Anyone got any advice on how to ace a scholarship interview or how it's di …
Hey everyone, I'm struggling with studying for AP Computer Science Principles. How did you all prepare for the exam, and do you have any helpful resources or strategies you could recommend?
I'm a junior trying to plan out my college path. Can anyone recommend the best undergraduate majors if I want to go to law school later? Are there any majors that are known to be particularly helpful …
Hey everyone, my high school requires a certain number of volunteer hours for graduation, but I've been super busy with extracurriculars and academics. Anyone know of some opportunities where I can ge …
Hey everyone! This will be my first time participating in Science Olympiad, and I'm looking for advice on preparing for the competitions. Are there specific resources, study methods, or practice routi …
Hey all! I've heard some people talking about Northeastern possibly using yield protection in their admissions process. Is there any truth to this? I'm just a bit concerned about how it could impact m …
Hello! I'm planning to apply to NYU and I'd really appreciate if anyone could share their successful essays that got them into NYU. It would help me understand what kind of essays stand out to the adm …
Hi everyone! My counselor asked me to have my parents complete a 'parent brag sheet'. They're kind of stumped on what to include and how to format it. Does anyone have examples of parent brag sheets f …
I've been working on my college essay, and I want to showcase my unique identity background. However, I'm not sure how to share my experiences without coming across as cliché. Any advice on how to exp …
Hi everyone! College applications are coming up and I need to write a personal statement. I'm really struggling to stay genuine while also standing out from the rest. How did you guys approach writing …
Hello! I'm considering majoring in neuroscience with the goal of pursuing medical school later on. Is neuroscience a good pre-med major or are there other majors I should consider instead? What are th …
Hey everyone! Can you guys give me some examples of honors that high school students typically list on the Common App? I don't want to make any mistakes when I start filling out my application. Thanks …
Hey there, I've been looking into the National Youth Leadership Forum and I'm considering attending. However, I'm worried about the costs. How affordable is it, and are there any ways to make it less …
Hey everyone, I'm applying for a few scholarships and I need to write a statement for each. I'm kind of stuck on where to start. Can anyone share some examples or tips on what to include in a winning …
Hey everyone! I'm working on my Rice University application essays, and I wanted to read some examples of successful submissions for inspiration. Any recommendations for where to find these or, if you …
Hey everyone! I just got my AP Bio exam score and I got a 4 on it. Is that a good score to have for college applications or should I be concerned? I'd appreciate any insight you guys have!
Hey all, I'm thinking about taking AP Language and Composition next year. To those who've taken it, how tough did you find the class? What should I expect in terms of workload and concepts?
Hey, I received an invitation from National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), and I'm kinda curious about how they got my information. Has anyone else gotten this and does anyone know how they …