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Notre Dame supplemental essay help?

Hi there! I'm applying to Notre Dame and I need some guidance on their supplemental essays. Can anyone share their experiences or any advice on what kind of topics are well received? Thank you!

2 years ago

Looking for political internships in high school

Hey everyone! I'm a junior who's really into politics, and I've been trying to find internships that could give me some experience in the field. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find polit …

2 years ago

Hardest AICE Classes—What to Expect?

I'm planning on taking some AICE classes next year, but I've heard that some of them can be pretty tough. Can anyone share their experiences with the hardest AICE classes and what I should expect in t …

2 years ago

Best STEM competitions for high school students?

Hey everyone! I'm really into STEM and I want to get involved in some competitions. Can anyone suggest some great STEM competitions for high school students that I should be considering? Please and th …

2 years ago

Writing a composition about myself?

Hey, everyone! I need to write a composition about myself, but I'm struggling to figure out what to include. Any ideas or experiences on how to showcase my personality, achievements, and goals without …

2 years ago

Internships for recent high school graduates?

I'm about to graduate high school and I'm looking for internships before starting college. Any ideas for internships that recent high school graduates can apply for? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Getting into Caltech

Hey, what's up everyone? I'm really interested in applying to Caltech, but I'm a little lost when it comes to the application process and what they're looking for in a candidate. Can anyone provide so …

2 years ago

Best ways to boost GPA?

My GPA isn't exactly where I'd like it to be. How can I make the most of my remaining time in high school to raise my GPA? Any advice would be really useful, thanks, guys!

2 years ago

Finding overall GPA

Hey everyone! I'm trying to find my overall GPA, but I'm not sure how to go about doing it. Can anyone guide me through the process or let me know the best resources to use to calculate my GPA accurat …

2 years ago

Writing a Harvard deferral letter?

Hey guys, I got deferred from Harvard SCEA and I'm wondering what should be included in the deferral letter to increase my chances during the regular decision round. Any advice would be super helpful. …

2 years ago

Loyola Chicago response time

Hi folks! I applied to Loyola University Chicago and I'm really eager to hear back from them. Can anyone tell me how long does Loyola Chicago typically take to respond to undergraduate applications? T …

2 years ago

Tips for GW Supplement?

Hey everyone, I'm applying to George Washington University, and I want to make my supplement essay stand out. Does anyone have advice on what to focus on or how to approach the essay? Any help is supe …

2 years ago

How long should I study for the ACT?

Hey, I'm planning on taking the ACT soon and was wondering how long you guys think I should study for it. What's a good timeline to follow, and did anyone feel it helped them achieve their target scor …

2 years ago

Harvard second interview?

Hey guys, I just finished my first Harvard interview and they mentioned the possibility of a second interview. Is this common? What should I expect in the second interview? Any tips or experiences?

2 years ago

How do I write a good essay about myself?

I'm struggling with writing my college essay. How can I write a compelling and genuine essay about myself without it sounding boring or braggy? Any tips would really help!

2 years ago

Penn State merit scholarships for OOS students

Hello! I'm an out-of-state student applying to Penn State. I've heard that they offer merit scholarships, but do they provide these to out-of-state students as well? Thanks for any info!

2 years ago

How is GPA calculated on the Common App?

Yo, I'm a bit confused about filling out the Common App. I'm not sure how my GPA gets calculated on there since my school uses a different scale. How does it work on the Common App, and should I conve …

2 years ago

Cornell's 'any person...any study' essay - how to approach it?

Anyone who applied to Cornell have any tips on the 'any person...any study' essay? It feels kind of broad and I'm not sure how to approach it.

This is the prompt: In the aftermath of the U.S. Civil War …

2 years ago

Experience with AP German Language and Culture?

I'm considering taking AP German Language and Culture next year, but I'm not sure what to expect. Can anyone who's taken the class give me some insight on the difficulty, workload, and overall experie …

2 years ago

Northeastern and yield protection

Hi everyone, I've heard a lot about yield protection and I was wondering if Northeastern employs this practice during admissions. Any insight or experiences with this? Thanks!

2 years ago
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