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Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to CSU schools, but I'm not sure which ones I should focus on. Can you help me out by providing a list of all the California State University campuses, so I can …
Hey guys! I'm a junior trying to understand the financial aid process. Can someone explain what the Student Aid Index is, and how it affects my eligibility for financial aid through FAFSA? Much apprec …
I've been considering applying to Wellesley, but I'm curious about what the housing situation is like for students. Can anyone fill me in on their experiences or any info regarding the dorms and campu …
I'm looking into the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's B.S./M.D. program and I'm curious about how competitive it is. Does anyone have any info on the acceptance rate or the types of students that ge …
Hey, guys! So, when it comes to applying to colleges, where do our teachers submit their letters of recommendation? Does it go through the Common App or some other platform? A bit confused, so any hel …
Hey everyone! I'm just wondering what the AP Calculus exam (both AB and BC) covers in terms of content. What's the breakdown of topics, and how should I best allocate my study time for each section?
Hello! I live in New York, and we have this thing called the Regents tests where we take standardized tests for certain courses. How do colleges consider these scores, if at all, in the admissions pro …
I'm a bit stressed out right now, because my SAT test date is coming up and I'm worried about something happening on the day of the test and I can't make it. What would happen if I miss the SAT test d …
I have a student interview scheduled with an admissions rep from my dream college, and I'm feeling a little bit nervous. What are some insightful questions I should ask during this interview to show m …
I've got a school assignment where I need to deliver a soapbox speech. I'd like to come up with something engaging and unique. Can anyone suggest some interesting topics that I can explore? Thanks!
I live in a state bordering Wisconsin, and I've heard something about reciprocity for college tuition. Can someone explain how the reciprocity works between Wisconsin and neighboring states? Thanks!
What's up guys! I'm considering taking the PSAT as a sophomore to get a feel for it and see where I stand. Is it worth it, or should I wait until junior year? Any advice would be much appreciated. Tha …
I'm a bit confused about what counts as an extracurricular activity when it comes to college admissions. Can anyone provide some examples or help me understand what types of activities are considered …
Hey guys, I have a 3.5 GPA and I'm looking for some colleges that are likely to accept me with this GPA. Can you suggest a few options? Thanks in advance for any help!
Hey, I'm applying to UT Austin and I want to make my essays stand out from the rest. Can anyone share specific examples or tips they incorporated in their essays to make them memorable and unique?
I have an upcoming New York State civil service exam and I'm kinda lost on how to prepare. Any helpful resources or study tips you guys can recommend to ace this exam?
Hi guys! I've been researching college options and came across something called 'tuition reciprocity.' What exactly does that mean? Is it a way to save money when attending schools out-of-state? Thank …
Hello! I'm starting to write my Apply Texas essays, and I'm focusing on prompt A right now. Does anyone have any tips or advice for tackling this prompt? I'm a little stuck and could really use some g …
Hey everyone! I just took the ACT and I'm kinda nervous about my scores. Does anyone know how long it typically takes for our scores to be released? I've heard it's usually a couple of weeks, but I wa …
I recently got my SAT results, and I scored a 1530. I'm starting to think about scholarships I could apply for - are there any specific ones that I can apply for with this score, or is it generally hi …