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Hey everyone, I've been browsing through Fastweb for potential scholarships, but I'm a little skeptical. Can anyone vouch for the legitimacy of scholarships on Fastweb? Are the opportunities on there …

Hey everyone! I'm applying to UC schools soon and I'm curious, what's considered a good UC capped GPA? I want to know the range that would make me a competitive applicant.

Hi all! As I'm starting to work on my college application essays, I was wondering if there are any go-to online platforms where I can get some constructive feedback on my essays. Any recommendations?

Hi! I'm planning to apply to the University of Texas at Austin next year, and I'm curious about their essay prompts. What are some important aspects to focus on, or any tips to make my writing more en …

I'm applying for scholarships and some applications require a professional biography. What should I include and how do I write one that really stands out?

I'm a junior with a mix of A's and B's on my transcript. Are these grades going to hurt my chances of getting into top colleges, or can my extracurricular activities and strong essays make up for them …

Hey everyone! I'm looking for some ideas on what the most engaging and impressive academic extracurricular activities are that might help me stand out during the college admissions process. Can you gu …

Hey y'all! I'm thinking about pursuing a career in law and I'm curious about any prerequisites that law schools might have. What courses or experiences do I need to be prepared for before applying to …

This might sound a little basic, but I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on words or phrases to use in my college essays to make them sound more sophisticated and engaging? Any advice is app …

I've applied to several unis RD, but the notification dates are driving me crazy. Could anyone tell me when do RD decisions typically come out?

AP World History's LEQ seems like a challenge to me. Do you guys have any tips or tricks on how to practice and improve my LEQ skills? Maybe some resources or techniques? Thanks a bunch!

Hey, I'm working on my college applications and I was wondering if I should submit a resume along with my applications. What benefits does this have? Is it common for students to do this?

Hi there! My older sibling scored a 2100 on the old SAT, and I want to find out what that would be on the new SAT format. Does anyone know of a reliable conversion chart or tool I can use to figure th …

How hard is it to be an engineering major in college? I'm considering pursuing engineering, but I've heard some horror stories. Can anyone share their experiences or advice?

Hey, I just took my SAT and I can't stop thinking about my scores lol. When do we usually get our SAT results?

Hey everyone! I've been seeing these terms ugpa and gpa floating around when it comes to college admissions. Could someone explain the difference between the two? Thanks in advance!

I'm looking for clubs to join in high school, and I've heard people mention the UNICEF Club. What exactly does this club do, and how can I get involved? Is it good for college apps?

I'm a high school junior interested in becoming a pharmacist, but I'm not sure what to major in during my undergraduate studies. Can someone guide me on what majors would suit my goals?

Hey everyone! I've been doing some research, and I'm still a bit confused about the new 1600 SAT scoring system compared to the old 2400 one. Does anyone know how colleges view these scores now and if …

I'm a high school junior and my cumulative GPA is 97. Can someone explain how this translates to a 4.0 scale? I want to make sure I'm understanding my academic performance correctly for college admiss …