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MIT counselor recommendation requirement

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!

2 years ago

Help with ACT Geometry Formulas?

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!

2 years ago

Details about Brown's Fly-In Program?

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 …

2 years ago

UChicago Superscoring Policy

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 …

2 years ago

Where can I find free help for my college essays?

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 …

2 years ago

AP Lit FRQ 2 examples?

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 …

2 years ago

Main Themes in AP Spanish Literature?

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 …

2 years ago

Cornell Waitlist

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!

2 years ago

Looking for an Engineering camp for High School Students

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 …

2 years ago

What's the impact AP scores have on the college admissions process

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?

2 years ago

Getting report cards in college?

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?

2 years ago

Dartmouth vs. Brown - which one should I choose?

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 …

2 years ago

Barnard essay prompts and strategies?

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 …

2 years ago

Elon University Supplemental Essay Advice?

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? …

2 years ago

AP Chemistry test dates?

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 …

2 years ago

Reusing Essays for Multiple Scholarships

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?

2 years ago

Looking for great college essay examples

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 …

2 years ago

Diversity Fly-In Programs: How Do They Work?

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?

2 years ago

Competitive Biology Competitions for High Schoolers?

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 …

2 years ago

Citizenship grades and college admissions

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 …

2 years ago
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