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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 …
Hey guys, I'm applying to the University of Maryland, and I'm unsure about their financial aid requirements. Do they need the CSS Profile to assess my financial needs, or is FAFSA enough? Thanks!
I've got an AP exam today, and I'm feeling pretty stressed out. Any last-minute tips to help me stay calm and focused during the exam?
Hey everyone, I'm planning on taking calculus next year and I was curious if knowing trigonometry is necessary for doing well in the course? Can I manage without a strong background in trig?
Hi everyone, I'm a bit stressed about hearing back from the colleges I applied to. Does anyone have a general idea as to when most admission decision dates occur? Thanks a ton!
Hey y'all, I've been taking American Sign Language (ASL) classes and I absolutely love it! Would it count as a foreign language for college admissions? I want to make sure I'm fulfilling any language …
Hello! I'm taking AP Computer Science Principles and I was wondering if there's a score calculator or a guideline to help estimate my potential score based on my performance in the class. Any help wou …
I've been wondering about cumulative GPAs in college and how they work. Are they simply the average of all your college class GPAs? Are they different from term GPAs? How do I maintain a high cumulati …
I've been stressing out about the FAFSA 10 school limit. I want to apply to more than 10 colleges, but I don't know how I can manage this with the limit. Is there a workaround, or should I just narrow …
Hey, I'm a high school junior trying to plan my senior year schedule. Is it necessary to take pre-calc before moving on to calculus, or can I jump straight to calculus if I've got good algebra skills …
I've been researching universities lately and narrowed down my top choices to Brown and Cornell. Can anyone share their insights or experiences on the differences between these two schools, especially …
Hey! I'm a junior who's really into fashion and I'd like to explore this interest over the summer. Are there any summer fashion programs for high school students out there? What kind of things will I …
A little stressed about calculating my A-G GPA for my UC apps. Can someone briefly explain the process, or link me to a reliable calculator?
I've done a lot of volunteer work throughout high school and was wondering, is volunteering considered an extracurricular activity when it comes to college applications? Would appreciate any input on …