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Hey fellow applicants! I was lucky enough to score a 36 on my ACT, but I'm not exactly sure what this means in terms of college admissions. How beneficial is a perfect score on the ACT for getting int …
If I get accepted into both Stanford and Harvard, how should I decide between the two? I'm interested in majoring in economics, but I'm also passionate about music and extracurriculars. Any input on t …
I have the option to take either accelerated or honors courses next year. Does anyone know the difference, and which one would be more beneficial for college applications?
Hey fellow students! Recently, I've been hearing a lot about the adversity score calculator. Honestly, I'm kind of confused about what it is and how it affects our college applications. Can anyone she …
I'm going to be taking the AP Calculus AB exam soon and I'm curious about its structure. Could someone please describe the various sections and how they differ from one another? Thanks!
Hey guys, I'm in my school's mock trial team and I'm struggling with objections. Can anyone share a list of common objections we could use during a trial and tips for mastering them? Much appreciated!
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I recently became the president of my school's astronomy club. I want to make it more engaging for the members, so I was wondering if anyone could suggest some fun and educa …
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some interesting topic ideas for a persuasive speech that I need to give for a class assignment. Can you guys suggest a few topics that are appropriate for high school st …
Hey guys, I'm taking AP World History this year and I'm trying to get ahead on studying for the upcoming exam. Can anyone share their experience with the essay prompts or give me any advice on how to …
Hey folks! I've been researching NYLF (National Youth Leadership Forum) programs, and I'd like to know if they're actually beneficial to college applications. Are any of the programs worth attending? …
Hey guys! I have to write a researched argument essay for my English class, but I'm having trouble coming up with a good topic. What are some interesting and debatable topics you've encountered in hig …
Hey, fellow high schoolers! I'm going to be a senior next year and I'm looking to make the most out of my last summer before heading off to college. Can anyone suggest any summer internships specifica …
Hey everyone, I was looking through my school's course catalog and came across AICE classes. I've heard of AP and IB classes, but this is new to me. What exactly are AICE classes, and how do they comp …
I came across a scholarship that requires a 3-sentence essay on a 'daring spirit'. How can I make an impact with such a short essay? Any tips for standing out and conveying my daring spirit in just 3 …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm considering pursuing a career in medicine. I live in Houston and I'm looking for medical internships for high school students in my area. Does anyone know of any opportu …
So I'm hoping for a Yale interview down the line. Can anyone enlighten me on the kind of questions they ask during the interview? And what kind of topics are best to discuss with alumni during these i …
Hey guys, I've been brainstorming ideas for my Apply Texas essays, but I'm having trouble coming up with ideas that fit the prompts well. Can anyone suggest any tips for approaching these prompts or s …
Hey everyone, just submitted my Early Decision application and I'm super anxious! When do schools typically release their Early Decision results? Any idea how long I have to wait? TIA!
Just got my PSAT results back and I scored a 1050. Is this considered a good score, or should I be worried? I'm not quite sure how to interpret these results and where I stand, so any help would be mu …
Hey peeps, I heard that Brown University has this optional video submission as a part of their application process. When is the last day to submit this video? Thanks in advance!