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Hey guys, I'm trying to fulfill my community service requirement but I'm short on time. What are some fast and efficient ways to get those hours in? Any suggestions are appreciated!
Hey everyone, I've been thinking about majoring in nursing as a pre-med student. Is nursing a good pre-med major? Would it help prepare me well for medical school? Do med schools view nursing majors f …
I've been told that colleges really focus on junior and senior year grades. Is that true? Should I be more concerned about my GPA during these years in high school? Any advice would be appreciated!
I'm trying to fill out my college applications, and I'm a bit confused about what counts as 'honors received in high school.' Can anyone give me some examples or clarify which achievements can be cons …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm planning on going the pre-med route. I'm trying to decide between taking AP Stats and another AP science class. How helpful is AP Stats for someone who wants to go in …
Hey everyone! I've been trying to find out my class rank but I'm having a hard time getting that information. How do you guys figure out your class rank at your schools or is there a way to find it ou …
I'm a high school student who took a college class and got a C. How badly will this affect my college applications? Should I try to explain it in my application or just focus on improving my other are …
Hi guys, I'm currently a junior planning to take the SAT, but I'm also considering taking the ACT. I wanted to know if taking the ACT is mandatory for all colleges, or if there are some that only requ …
Yo! I'm looking for some cool and competitive summer programs for high school students to boost my college applications. Any recommendations on which ones are worth applying to and how to get in? Than …
I have to write a paper on a research topic for my English class, and I'm kinda stuck. How should I go about selecting a strong and engaging topic that I can explore in-depth over the course of a seme …
I know MIT is a top-tier school for STEM, but are they only known for that? Can someone help break down which subjects MIT is more focused on or what they're particularly famous for?
Hey guys, I'm planning to apply to NYU Stern's undergraduate business program. Does anyone know what the average SAT scores are for admitted students? If you got in, what were your scores like? Thanks …
I'm considering a career in dentistry. Which classes should I take in high school to best prepare myself for a pre-dental track in college? Are there any extracurriculars or clubs I should join to bui …
Hi! I'm starting to work on my application for Harvard and I was wondering if there is a strict word limit for the supplemental essays or if it's more of a general guideline. Any insight would be help …
Hi all! I'm considering attending the National Youth Forum on Medicine. Has anyone participated in it before? I'd love to hear about your experiences and know if it's worth the money and time.
Hey, I'm a junior and I'm thinking about starting a high school research project but I have no idea where to begin. Can someone give me advice on how to start and find a mentor? Like, what should I lo …
I'm applying to colleges soon and I need to write a 'Why this Major' essay for some of them. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach this essay? Should I talk about personal anecdotes, future c …
Hey guys! I'm working on the Harvard application and I want to nail the extracurricular essay. Any advice on what makes a strong EC essay? Should I focus on one activity or mention a few?
I'm taking AP Physics 1 this year and I've heard that some units are more difficult than others. Any current or former students have advice on which unit is considered the hardest? Any tips on tacklin …
I'm taking APUSH this year and finding it challenging to keep up with all the material. Any advice on how to effectively study and prepare for exams? I really want to do well in this class!