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Hey guys, I've been looking into how to convert my letter grades to a 4.0 scale for college applications. Do you have any suggestions on a reliable and consistent method for doing the conversion? Than …

Hey folks, I'm a little stressed about the ACT. How many times do you think I should take it to get the best possible score? I don't want to overdo it, but I also want to make sure I'm putting in enou …

Hey guys, I haven't heard back from MIT yet, and I'm getting a little anxious. Is it a good idea to send a Letter of Continued Interest to show my dedication? If so, any tips for crafting a strong let …

Hey y'all, I'm currently working on my Personal Insight Questions for the UC application. I want to showcase my leadership skills and experiences, but I'm not sure how to make my PIQ stand out. Any ad …

Hi everyone, I'm considering dual enrollment for next year, and I was curious about its impact on my GPA. Does it generally boost your GPA the same way as AP classes or is there a difference? Any insi …

Hey, I'm just curious about the diversity in terms of African American students at the Ivy League schools. Does anyone here know the rough percentage of black students enrolled in these institutions? …

Hey there! I'm really interested in pursuing a business major in college, but I don't know much about the level of difficulty. Could someone please shed light on how challenging it is to study busines …

In some of my college essays, I need to address how I will contribute to a diverse campus community. What kind of experiences or qualities should I discuss in my essay to show that I'll be a valuable …

As I begin writing my Princeton essays, I'm wondering if anyone can provide tips on what makes an essay standout to Princeton admissions? What should I focus on and avoid so my essay doesn't come off …

Hello! I'm looking for some sample essays for Harvard to get a better idea of what it takes to be admitted. Are there any resources with successful application essays from previous years?

Can anyone help me understand the main differences between Northeastern University and Boston University? Campus life, academics, social scene, anything you guys can share would be appreciated!

Hi, does anyone know how to find out your class rank? Is it on our transcript or calculated differently by each school? If it's not provided by my school, is there an alternative way to know where I s …

I've been looking into the Wharton Global Youth Program as a potential summer opportunity. For those who have participated or have any information about it, is it worth the investment? How valuable is …

Hey guys! So I recently stumbled upon the Lumiere Research Scholar Program and I'm considering applying. But before I do, I want to hear from people who have participated in it. Can anyone here share …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide what math class to take for my junior year of high school. What suggestions do you guys have for someone looking to pursue a STEM-related field in college? What's th …

Hey guys, I'm considering applying to SDSU for their pre-med program. Anyone here have any experiences with it? I'd love to hear about the program's strengths and weaknesses, if there's research oppor …

Hi, I've been considering applying to Stanford University next year. Could anyone give me some detailed information about their academics, campus life, and the overall application process? I want to m …

Hey everyone, I'm planning to answer Prompt 2 of the Common App ('The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setbac …

Hello! My unweighted GPA is 3.75, and I'm trying to figure out if this is a good GPA when applying to colleges. Can anyone tell me if this GPA is considered solid for college admissions? I'd love to h …

Bonjour everyone! I'm considering taking AP French next year, but I'm not sure if it's super difficult or if it's manageable. What are your thoughts or experiences? Merci beaucoup!