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Hey everyone! I'm currently working on my college applications and I was wondering if MIT requires a counselor recommendation as part of their application process. Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone, I'm struggling a bit with geometry on the ACT. Can anyone recommend some essential geometry formulas I should know for the test? Thanks in advance!
I recently came across Brown University's Fly-In Program and it sounds really interesting. For those who have attended or know about it, could you please share some details about what it's like and wh …
Hi everyone, I just wanted to check if anybody knew whether the University of Chicago uses superscoring for the SAT or ACT? I've taken both tests multiple times and want to make sure my highest scores …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to feel a bit stressed about my college essays and could really use some guidance. Are there any (free) resources out there where I can get some help with brainstorming, edi …
Hey y'all, have any of you seen or worked on some really good examples of AP Lit FRQ 2s? I'm looking for some inspiration to polish my own response. Bonus points if your example feels approachable and …
Hello! I'm going to be taking AP Spanish Literature soon, and I've been hearing that it's important to understand the major themes of the works we'll study. Can anyone share a list of the key themes w …
Does anyone have experience being waitlisted at Cornell? What's the process like, and is there anything I can do to increase my chances of getting in off the waitlist? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone! I'm currently a high school junior interested in engineering. I've been looking for an engineering camp to attend during this summer. Can anyone recommend any great programs or camps for …
So, do AP scores have a significant impact on college admissions? Are they considered when reviewing my application, or are they more for college credit and placement purposes?
Just a quick question – do we still receive report cards or some sort of grade summary once we're in college? How is our academic progress communicated to us and our parents?
I'm super lucky and got accepted to both Dartmouth and Brown, but I'm struggling to decide between them. Can anyone provide some insights or personal experiences that might help me make up my mind? Th …
Hey peeps, I'm thinking of applying to Barnard College and I want to know if any of you have tips or experiences you could share about the essay prompts? How did you come up with a unique idea and wha …
Hey everyone! I'm starting on my application for Elon University and I'm wondering if anybody has any tips or suggestions on how to approach their supplemental essay. What do they typically look for? …
Hey fellow high schoolers! I'm registering for the AP Chemistry exam, but I'm having trouble finding the test date. Can anyone help me out by telling me when the exam is taking place this year? Thanks …
Hey everyone! Can I use the same essay for different scholarship applications, or would that be frowned upon? If I can, any tips for tweaking it to suit each individual scholarship?
Hey peeps, I wanna start working on my college essays, and I'm looking for really good examples to get some inspiration and guidance. Can you recommend any websites or resources with high-quality coll …
Hey everyone, I've heard about these diversity fly-in programs that some colleges offer for prospective students. Can anyone explain how they work, and what I need to do to apply for one?
Hello, I'm really passionate about biology and I'm looking for some competitive biology competitions that I can participate in as a high school student. Any suggestions on prestigious or well-known bi …
Hi there! I was just wondering, do colleges take citizenship grades (like conduct and stuff) into account during the admissions process? I'm just a little bit nervous because I don't have perfect citi …