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CU Boulder Supplemental Essay?

Hey all, I'm applying to CU Boulder and I've heard there's a supplemental essay involved. Can anyone share their experience with this essay and some examples that worked for them? Please and thank you …

2 years ago

Advice for writing a diversity and inclusion essay?

Hey there! I'm working on my college applications and one of the prompts is about diversity and inclusion. I'm having a hard time figuring out where to start. Can anyone share their experiences or tip …

2 years ago

Colleges Accepting a 2.8 GPA: What Are My Options?

Hey everyone! So, my GPA is currently sitting at a 2.8 and I'm a bit worried about applying to colleges. Can anyone suggest some decent schools that might accept a student with my GPA? Thank you, frie …

2 years ago

Best resources for AP Chinese review?

Hi there! I'm starting to study for the AP Chinese exam. What are your favorite resources or websites for review materials? I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Submitting SAT scores after application deadline?

Hi everyone! I'm a little stressed because my SAT score will come out after the application deadline for some colleges I'm applying to. Will I still be able to submit my scores to those schools? Any a …

2 years ago

Taking AP classes vs. regular classes?

I'm looking ahead to my schedule for next year and wanted to get some insight on whether I should take more AP classes or stick to regular classes. What are the benefits of taking AP classes and how d …

2 years ago

Application activity ideas?

I'm a junior and starting to think about my college applications. Can y'all suggest some meaningful activities that would look good on my application? I'm into sports, but also want to try some new th …

2 years ago

Princeton Interviews - Availability

Hey guys, I was wondering if Princeton offers interviews to every applicant, especially for those of us who might have weaker extracurriculars? I was hoping to have an interview and increase my chance …

2 years ago

Degrees for aspiring digital artists?

Hey everyone! I'm really into digital art and I'd love to pursue it in college. What kind of degrees should I be looking into? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

2 years ago

What to expect in AP Computer Science classes?

Hey! I'm thinking about taking some AP Computer Science classes next year but I'm not exactly sure what to expect. Can someone share their experiences with AP Computer Science A or AP Computer Science …

2 years ago

AP exams 2024 preparation tips

Hey! I'm planning to take a few AP exams in 2024, and I would love to hear some tips or advice on how to best prepare for them. What resources should I use or what study habits do you recommend?

2 years ago

Gov School Summer Programs

Hey guys! I've been looking into various Governor's School summer programs, and I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight on how beneficial they are for the college admissions process? Have …

2 years ago

Does anyone have experience with FutureDocs?

Recently, I came across the Future Docs events online. I'm thinking about participating, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Can anyone who attended the events share their thoughts and experiences? Are …

2 years ago

What Makes a Standout 'Why Us' Essay?

Hey everyone, I'm working on my college applications and I'm struggling with the 'Why Us' essays. I know it's important to show genuine interest in the college, but how do you write an essay that trul …

2 years ago

Common App parent info: Necessary?

Hi, can someone help me understand how much detail I need to provide about my parents in the Common App? They're a bit hesitant to share some information, so I want to know if all of it is necessary o …

2 years ago

Chemical engineering major advice?

Hey peeps, I'm seriously considering majoring in chemical engineering, but I've got a lot of questions. Can anyone break down what a typical course of study looks like? Are internships and research op …

2 years ago

How do I get my AP scores sent to colleges?

Hi everyone! I need to submit my AP scores to the colleges I'm applying to, but I'm not sure about the process. Can someone explain the steps to send my official Advanced Placement scores to the colle …

2 years ago

How valuable is AVID for college applications?

Hey everyone, I'm considering joining AVID in my school. Just wanted to know if it actually looks good when applying to colleges or if it's not that important. Thanks!

2 years ago

Typical College Interview Questions & Answers?

Hey guys! I've never been through a college interview before and I'm super nervous. What are some common college interview questions and possible answers I could give? I'd love to hear about your expe …

2 years ago

Is taking AP Capstone impressive to colleges?

I've been thinking about taking the AP Capstone program at my school, but I'm wondering if it really looks impressive to colleges. For those who have taken it, did you feel it added value to your coll …

2 years ago
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