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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 …
Hey everyone, I'm really considering applying to UCLA with the intention of majoring in Anthropology. Can anyone share their experiences with the Anthropology Department at UCLA? How are the professor …
As a junior in HOSA and really passionate about the medical field, I wanted to ask if being a member of HOSA (or even an officer) looks good on college applications. Does it show dedication towards pu …
Hey fellow baseball players! I'm looking for a college in Texas where I can play D2 baseball. Can anyone recommend some schools I should check out? Thanks a million!
Hey everyone, I'm trying to decide which AP classes to take next year. Can anyone provide a general ranking of AP classes by difficulty? I know this might be subjective, but I'd love to get an idea of …
Hey guys, I'm from New York and I'm wondering if colleges care about your Regents exam scores when considering your application? I've already got a lot on my plate and need to know if this is somethin …
Quick question for everyone who has gone through the UC application process: does the order of listing activities on the app matter? I want to make sure I'm presenting my achievements in the best way …
Hello! I'm applying to Bowdoin College and I'm a bit stuck on their supplemental essay. Does anyone know of any examples or resources where I can see successful Bowdoin supplemental essays? It would b …