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George Mason University Engineering Program

Hey, I'm planning on applying to the NYLF Engineering program at George Mason University. Does anyone have any experiences or insights with the program? How was it overall, and what kind of opportunit …

2 years ago

Flexible Curriculum: Colleges with the Most?

Hey everyone! I've been looking for colleges that offer flexible curriculums so that I can explore my interests while I'm in school. Does anyone have any recommendations for colleges that have the mos …

2 years ago

AP Lit Exam: Essay writing strategies?

Hey! Does anyone have any tried-and-true tips for writing strong essays in the AP Lit Exam? Any help would be appreciated!

2 years ago

APES test length?

Hey everyone, I'm planning on taking the AP Environmental Science exam this year. Does anyone know how long the test is? Also, is there anything I should specifically be prepared for in terms of quest …

2 years ago

Seeking BC Calculus Practice Problems

Hey everyone! I'm studying for the BC Calculus exam this year, and I'm in need of some solid practice problems to really nail down the concepts. What're some of the best resources to find these proble …

2 years ago

Do you need to take pre-calc in college?

I've just started thinking about college math requirements, and I'm curious if pre-calc is usually required in college. If I've already taken it in high school, do I have to take it again in college o …

2 years ago

Need help with Dartmouth supplemental essays!

I'm working on my Dartmouth application, and I'm a bit stumped on the supplemental essays. Does anyone have any examples or advice that could help me in figuring out how to approach them? Thank y'all …

2 years ago

Salutatorian vs. Valedictorian?

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I was wondering if someone could clarify the difference between a salutatorian and a valedictorian. How do schools determine who gets these titles? Thanks for the help!

2 years ago

Case Western Reserve University BS/MD Program

I'm a junior interested in applying to the BS/MD program at Case Western Reserve University. Can someone explain the benefits of this program compared to a traditional pre-med path? Also, what are the …

2 years ago

Calculus AB free response?

Hi guys! I've been practicing for my AP Calculus AB test, and I'm specifically looking for more free response problems. Do you know any sources where I can find some good ones? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Do UCs require mid-year reports?

Hey everyone, I know some colleges require mid-year reports with updated grades and whatnot. Do UC schools also require mid-year reports, or do they just need my transcript from the end of junior year …

2 years ago

Advice for starting an LLC at UIUC?

Hey there, I'm a current high school junior and really interested in entrepreneurship. I've heard that UIUC is a great place for starting a business while in college. For those who have experience wit …

2 years ago

Best USC Housing Options?

Hey everyone! I got accepted into USC (yay!) and I'm really excited to start planning my life there. I've heard that there's a variety of housing options available, so I wanted to get some input from …

2 years ago

Reusing scholarship essays?

Hey! I'm applying for scholarships and was wondering... is it okay to reuse the same essay, especially if it fits multiple prompts? Would this be considered 'cheating,' or is it a smart strategy? Than …

2 years ago

Full list of AP tests?

I want to plan out my remaining years of high school, but I'm not sure which AP tests I should take. Can anyone provide a list of all the AP tests available, so I can decide what interests me?

2 years ago

Looking for colleges with strong digital art programs?

Hi, friends! I'm passionate about digital art and want to find colleges that offer strong programs in this field. Can anyone suggest good colleges I should consider applying to? Thank you for the help …

2 years ago

Tips for AP Exams (2020 versus Current)

I know that the AP exams in 2020 were quite different due to the pandemic. Can someone share their experience and tips from 2020 exams, and if they would still apply to current AP exams? Thanks, y'all …

2 years ago

Do AP Tests Really Matter?

What's the general consensus on the importance of AP tests? I'm trying to figure out if I should stress about them along with college applications, or if they're not a big factor in admissions.

2 years ago

PLME essay examples: where to find inspiration?

Hi everyone, I'm thinking of applying to Brown's PLME program and I'm struggling a bit with writing the essay. Can anyone point me in the direction of some good examples or give me some ideas on makin …

2 years ago

Do colleges care if you drop a class?

Hey everyone! So, I'm considering dropping one of my classes this year, and I'm a bit worried about how it might affect my college applications. Will colleges view this negatively? How much do they ca …

2 years ago
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