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I'm applying to UC schools, and I was wondering how important senior year grades are for admission? Do they look at senior grades closely, or are they more focused on earlier high school years?

I recently received the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award, and I'm wondering if it's worth attending or if it would look good on a college applications? Has anyone attended this program before …

What's up, guys? I've decided to self-study for some AP exams, and I was wondering if this would look good on my college applications? Would admissions officers value my self-discipline and initiative …

I'm trying to figure out my performance in AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles, and I've found two Albert.io score calculators. Which one is more reliable? Has anyone used both an …

Hi everyone, I heard that Chick-fil-A has a scholarship program, but I'm not sure if it's only for their employees. Is it possible for non-employees to apply for these scholarships, and if so, what is …

I'm applying to Columbia and struggling a bit with the supplement. Could anyone share their own experience writing the supplement or some examples they found helpful? I really want to make sure I show …

Stressed out junior here ✌️ I'm working on my Brown supplemental essay, and totally stuck. Can you guys share any examples or tips on brainstorming ideas for this essay? Your help is much appreciated!

I'm taking the PSAT during my junior year, and I want to be as prepared as possible. What resources have you guys used to study, and do you have any tips on balancing PSAT prep with other school work …

Hey everyone, I'm trying to find some club affinity ideas to help create a sense of community within the clubs at my school. Any suggestions on activities or bonding experiences that promote a sense o …

Hi everyone! I'm really into business and I want to participate in some competitions while I'm in high school. Does anybody know of any regional or national business competitions for high school stude …

Hey everyone! I just found out that Brown University allows applicants to submit a video introduction as part of their application. I'm curious to hear your experiences with this. How important is thi …

Hey guys! Quick question: when applying to colleges, do they ever look at your middle school records or is it just your high school grades that count? Thanks for any info!

Hey guys, I've heard some conflicting information recently, and I just need a straight answer. Does Harvard actually consider superscored SAT/ACT scores during the admissions process? Anyone with expe …

I recently got accepted to Duke, but I've been considering taking a gap year before starting college. Does anyone have any experience with Duke's gap year program? What kind of opportunities are offer …

I'm applying to Cornell and was wondering if anybody had any tips or advice on how to approach the university supplement essay? I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and could use some guidance.

Hi everyone! I'm really interested in both Brown and Yale, but I'm having a difficult time deciding which one would be a better fit for me. Can anybody who is more familiar with the two schools give s …

Hi, I'm currently a sophomore and I just received my PSAT score. I was wondering what's considered a competitive score at this level? Do colleges look at our sophomore PSAT scores or is it just prepar …

Hi everyone, I'm considering pursuing a major in Cell and Molecular Biology, but I'd like to get some real life insights before I commit. Can anyone here who is majoring or has majored in Cell and Mol …

Hey everyone, I'm a bit stressed about the upcoming AP Calc AB exam, especially the FRQs. Any tips on how to approach these questions or resources to practice them as effectively as possible? Thanks f …

Hey guys! I've been studying for the SAT math section and am kinda struggling with circle equation problems. Can you recommend any resources or tips to help me understand and practice them better? I'm …