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Hey everyone, I'm working on my application for Brandeis University, and I really want to make sure my essay stands out. Does anyone have any general tips or suggestions for writing a stellar Brandeis …
Hey everyone! I seriously need some help upping my game in writing AP English rhetorical analysis essays. Any tips or resources for improving my writing? Highly appreciated.
Hey guys, I've just started looking into colleges and I'm really interested in Stanford. I've got a question though—does everyone applying to Stanford get an interview or is it just for some applicant …
Hey guys, I have to write a research paper for my English class, and I'm stuck on what topic to choose. Can anyone suggest some interesting and relevant ideas (preferably related to technology, societ …
Hey guys, I'm prepping for college applications and I could really use some help with personal statements. Do you know any good resources or examples of personal statements that you found helpful? Tha …
Hey guys! I'm applying to Duke and I want to submit a music supplement as part of my application. Can anyone tell me what the requirements are (e.g. length, type of music) and any tips for creating a …
Hey, so my GPA is currently a 3.50 and I was wondering how competitive of a candidate I'd be for colleges with more selective admission rates. Do you think this GPA is good enough for more competitive …
Hey guys, I'm a junior struggling to choose the right academic path for my senior year. I've noticed a debate between AP and AICE. What are the differences between them and which one do colleges prefe …
Hey, I'm preparing to apply to Carnegie Mellon University in the upcoming admissions cycle. Does anybody have information on the essay prompts for the CMU application?
Hey, I've been struggling to write college level essays and I could really use some advice. How do you guys make your essays more advanced? Any specific strategies or resources you recommend?
Hi fellow juniors, I'm trying to find some interesting and free programs for teens that would look good on college applications. Bonus points if they're related to STEM fields! Do you have any suggest …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a member of my school's Student Council. Does it generally look good for colleges? I'm hoping it will show strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
Hey everyone, I'm having a hard time deciding between Dartmouth and NYU. I'm considering factors like location, campus life, and academic offerings. Any thoughts or insights from current students or t …
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?