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I'm preparing for the AP Spanish exam and I'm wondering where I could find the most effective practice materials? Are there any websites or resources you recommend to practice listening, speaking, and …

Hi everyone! I want to learn a new foreign language, but the one I'm interested in isn’t offered at my school. Do you guys have any suggestions on how I could learn this language on my own or through …

Hey everyone! I've recently been offered an invitation to join the National Honors Society, but I've heard some mixed opinions about it. Is it really a prestigious organization to be a part of, or jus …

I'm trying to decide between Northeastern University and Boston University for my college applications. Can anyone give me a comparison of the two in terms of academics, campus life, and extracurricul …

Hi everyone, I'm applying for the Leading Scholar program at Michigan Tech and was hoping to find some examples of successful essays. Can anyone share their experience with this program or give me som …

Hiya! I'm looking for national competitions to participate in during my junior year. I'm hoping it will help my college application stand out. Any suggestions for competitions in STEM, writing, or gen …

Hey guys, I've been researching the QuestBridge National College Match, and I saw some different acceptance rates. Are the odds of getting matched good, and should I focus on this route or the regular …

Hey everyone, I got this invitation letter from the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC). Is it some kind of selective program? How do they choose who gets an invite? Thanks!

I'm planning to write my college essay about overcoming obstacles, but I'm struggling with ideas. Can anyone share some examples or tips on how to approach this kind of topic?

I'm going to be a senior next year and wondering how important it is to take a math class in my final year of high school. Will skipping math senior year hurt my chances of getting into college when a …

Hi everyone! I just took the Pre-ACT test and I'm kind of nervous about the results. How long does it usually take for Pre-ACT scores to come back? A rough estimate of when I should expect my scores w …

Hey everyone! I recently came across a platform called My Ivy 24/7 that claims to help with college applications and counseling. Has anyone here used this service, and if so, how was your experience? …

Hey everyone! I'm an IB student and I've been preparing for my English Paper 2. I'm just wondering how long is the IB English Paper 2? I want to make sure I'm allocating enough time to effectively wri …

I registered for the SAT, but I realized I won't be able to make it to that test date. How do I cancel my registration? And will I get any refund? Thanks for your help!

Hey there! I'm looking into the Seven Sisters colleges as potential options for my college application list. Can someone explain what makes these schools unique, and how they might differ from other l …

Hi everyone, I'm wondering if pre-calc is harder than Algebra 2. I've just finished Algebra 2 and handled it pretty well, but I'm not sure if I'm prepared for pre-calc. How big is the jump in difficul …

Hi all! I'm a junior living in San Antonio and I'm eager to find an internship opportunity this summer. Any recommendations for internships for high school students in San Antonio? Your input is great …

Hey guys, I'm just curious - when people talk about academic subjects, is business typically included in that list? I want to major in Business Administration, so I'm trying to figure this out! Thanks …

Hey everyone, I'm a little confused on how AP scores are calculated. I know they're on a scale of 1-5, but what goes into determining the final score between the multiple-choice section and the free-r …

Hi everyone! I'm considering applying to some schools in the California State University system and I was wondering about the largest campus size-wise, and what that means for student life. Can someon …