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So, I'm working on my college essays, and I need some inspiration for an effective personal insight section. If any of you could share your own examples or any resources you found helpful, I'd really …

I've been hearing that junior year grades are really crucial in the admissions process. Is that true and why? How important are they compared to other years in high school? Any insights would be helpf …

I'm really into politics and I’ve recently discovered the National Political Science Bee. What is the process to qualify and compete in this bee? Is there any specific knowledge or skills I should hav …

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in pursuing a career in law and was wondering if any of y'all know about internships at law firms for high school students? Are there any specific firms or programs …

I'm wondering what kind of SAT score is needed to be competitive for merit-based scholarships. Does anyone have an idea of what range I should be shooting for? I understand it might vary from school t …

I'd really like to get involved in volunteering and making a difference in my community, but I'm not exactly sure where to start. Are there any well-known nonprofit organizations for high school stude …

My school counselor is amazing, but I know she's overwhelmed by the number of students she has to work with. I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for resources that can help school counselors …

Hi everyone, I'm planning on taking the Seal of Biliteracy test soon! How hard did you find the test? Any advice or tips on how to prepare for it?

I received an invitation to attend the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) camp this summer. Has anyone else been to one of these camps? What are your thoughts on the experience, and is it w …

Hey, I'm just curious about something. How much is a B+ worth in terms of GPA? I know it's usually on a scale of 4.0, but I'm not sure how to convert letter grades like B+ into a numerical value. Can …

Hello everyone, I was wondering if there are any risks to self-reporting SAT scores on college applications. Do colleges check if your self-reported scores are accurate? Could my application be denied …

Hey everyone, I have my heart set on attending the University of Michigan, but I'm really worried about my GPA. Does anyone have advice or success stories of getting accepted with a low GPA? Are there …

I'm currently taking ASL for my language requirement in high school and I'm really enjoying it. But I've heard that not all universities accept ASL as a foreign language. Is this true, or do most univ …

I'm really passionate about journalism and hope to pursue it in college. Can anyone suggest some activities or extracurriculars to help me gain experience in high school and improve my applications?

I've been researching the financial aid process for applying to colleges, and I came across IDOC (Institutional Documentation Service). Can someone please help me understand which colleges use IDOC an …

Hi there! I heard about the Lehigh University Fly-In Program and was wondering how to apply. If any of you have participated in this program, what was your experience like and what are the requirement …

Hello everyone! I'm thinking about applying to MIT, and I want to make sure I meet all their class requirements. Can anyone fill me in on what courses they expect from incoming students? Thanks in adv …

I'm stressing a bit about senior year. How bad do grades have to get before colleges start reconsidering your acceptance? I don't plan on tanking, but a little wiggle room would be nice to know. Thoug …

I was doing some research on the SAT and I'm curious about how scores have changed over the years. Does anyone have access to information about average SAT scores from around 2012 to recent years? I'd …

Hey guys! I'm a junior interested in pursuing marketing as a potential career, and I'm eager to gain some related experience before heading off to college. Does anyone know of any marketing internship …