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Hi everyone! I'm starting my USC application and was wondering what kind of short answer questions they have? Are they more fun and unique or more straightforward? Any guidance on this would be amazin …
Hello all! I'm planning on applying to UMass Amherst next year, and I'd like to get a head start on working on the essays. Could anyone share what types of essay prompts they've seen for UMass Amherst …
I'm currently 16 and extremely interested in pursuing a nursing career. Is it possible for me to start working toward a nursing degree at this age or should I wait until I'm older? Also, can anyone sh …
I'm a low-income student looking for scholarships to help make college more affordable. Does anyone here know of any opportunities I should apply for or resources to find scholarships tailored for stu …
As a 9th-grade high school student, what are the most important things I should focus on to better prepare for college? Should I be focusing more on academics or on extracurricular activities? Any adv …
I'm considering taking the AP African American Studies course next year. Can anyone give me an idea about what topics are covered in it, and how it might look on my college application?
Hi everyone! I have a 3.5 GPA and I am starting to create my college list. Can anyone recommend schools that are known to be friendly towards applicants with a 3.5 GPA? I'm open to any suggestions!
I've always wanted to experience Hawaii, and I think a summer program would be just the thing. Do you guys know of any exciting or unique summer programs for high school students in Hawaii?
I'm beginning my college research and I'm looking for schools that offer strong merit scholarships. I want to minimize student loan debt and maximize my chances of getting a good education. What are s …
Hey everyone, I'm applying to Brown University and they have an essay prompt asking why I want to attend their school specifically. I was wondering if any of you have any tips or suggestions for answe …
Hey there! I applied to some Ivy League schools for regular decision, and I'm pretty anxious about the results. Does anyone know when the Ivies tend to release their regular decision notifications? Is …
Hey there! I was hanging out with my brother who got a 2100 on the old SAT years ago. Now I'm curious how his score would translate to the new SAT format. Any idea what that'd be equivalent to? Just f …
Hey guys! I'm starting to work on my Apply Texas essays and I'm having a difficult time choosing which topics to write about. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to decide on the best topic for …
Hi everyone, I'm curious about AP Psychology and whether it's a class worth taking. Can anyone who's taken it share their experience or advice? What can I expect in terms of content and workload? Any …
Hi everyone! I came across something called the NSLC (National Student Leadership Conference) and I'm curious about it. Can anyone explain what this program is about and whether it's worth attending? …
Anyone here familiar with Syracuse University's Bandier Program for music and the entertainment industry? Just curious about the acceptance rate and the competitiveness of admissions. Any insight or p …
I live in California and want to attend a summer program either close to home or somewhere else within the state. Can anyone suggest any top summer programs based in California for high school student …
I'm currently working on my application for Villanova, and I'm feeling a little stressed about the supplemental essay. Could anyone who has gone through the application process provide some insights o …
As a sophomore, I just got my Pre-SAT scores back, and I'm not really sure what's considered a good score. Can anyone give me an idea of what a solid Pre-SAT score is and how to use that info to prepa …
I'm lucky enough to have been accepted to both UC Berkeley and Stanford. Can anyone share their experiences or opinions about these schools, so I can make an informed decision?