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Hey y'all, I'm working on my college apps and I'm stuck on the George Washington University essays. Can anyone share some tips or advice on how to structure them or what they're looking for in a stron …

So, I've had a few rough semesters, and my GPA has taken a hit. I used to have a 4.0, but now it's lower. Is it possible to raise it back to a 4.0, or am I stuck with the damage? What steps should I t …

Hey everyone, I stumbled upon something called the Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program. Has anyone here heard of it or know anything about it? I'm curious to find out if I could be eligible fo …

Hey guys, I'm aiming for Ivy League schools and I'm really stressing about my AP scores. Do AP scores matter a lot for Ivy League admissions or should I focus more on other aspects of my application?

I'm looking into economics summer programs for high school students to help me get a better feel for whether I want to pursue it as a major in college. Can anyone recommend some good programs to apply …

Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out how significant it is to score a 5 on AP exams. Do colleges view it as a major deal or is it more about the overall transcript? Thanks for the input!

I'm working on my UC application and I'm not sure if I should include my PE class in the courses section. Did anyone put PE on their UC app? If so, how did you list it?

I'm really interested in pursuing a career in education, but I'm not sure which classes I should take in high school to get a head start. Can anyone recommend some courses that would be helpful in pur …

Hey everyone! I'm thinking about taking AP Chemistry next year, but I've heard it's pretty hard. Can anyone share their experience with the class? Was it difficult for you and what kind of workload sh …

Hi everyone, I'm considering applying to colleges without fraternities and sororities. What are some alternative social clubs or organizations at these schools that could help me meet new people? I wa …

Hi there! I'm going to be a senior next year and I want to take a couple more AP classes. What are some of the best AP classes for seniors to take that could potentially help with my college applicati …

I'm struggling to write my personal essay, and I think reading examples could help. What are some websites or resources where I can find good personal essays written by other students to get ideas and …

Hey guys, I'm currently doing some college research and I'm particularly interested in the Midwest region. Can you recommend any top universities in that area that I should consider? Just trying to ex …

Hey guys! I'm considering going pre-med, but I'm not sure what classes are required in high school. What kind of classes should I take to make sure I'm well-prepared for a pre-med track in college? An …

I'm considering UIUC for college and wanted to ask current or former students about Florida Avenue Residence Hall. How was your experience living there? Are the rooms nice, and is it a good location o …

I got a B in one of my classes and I'm worried it'll affect my chances of getting into Harvard. Is it still possible to get accepted with a B on my transcript? How much weight do they place on a singl …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to plan ahead. Can anyone tell me when the standard deadlines are for Early Decision (ED) applications and when decisions are usually released? I' …

Hey y'all! I was wondering if Division III schools offer sports scholarships, or if it's only Division I and II schools that do? I'm really interested in continuing my sport in college, but I'm trying …

Hey everyone! I'm considering going into the medical field, and I'm wondering if taking physics in high school is necessary for med school applications? How important is it to take physics in high sch …

Hey everyone - I have an IEP in high school due to my learning differences, and I'm a bit nervous about whether it may affect my college acceptances. Can anyone share if having an IEP will negatively …