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Hey guys! I'm a freshman and I was kinda curious about taking AP classes this early in high school. Is it a good idea? Will it be too challenging, or will it just help boost my GPA and demonstrate my …

Hello! I'm in the process of writing my essays for UT Austin and I could use some inspiration. Are there any successful UT Austin application essays available that I can read to get a better idea of w …

Hey y'all, I want to take an AP Science class next year, but I'm not sure which one to choose. Can anyone tell me which AP Science class is considered the 'easiest' in terms of workload and content co …

Hey everyone, I'm currently in AP Lang and I'm looking ahead to the exam. Can you guys provide some examples or a general idea of what types of prompts or questions can be expected? Just trying to les …

Hey everyone! As I reread my personal statement after submitting my college application, I noticed a couple of mistakes. Is there any way to edit my personal statement and update the admissions office …

Yo! I've been hearing about colleges with an open curriculum and it sounds like something I'd really be into. Can you recommend some universities that offer open curriculum? I'd also appreciate any pr …

Hey everyone! So, Ivy Day is coming up, and I'm super anxious about it. Does anyone know when exactly they tend to release decisions? I'm aware that it's a big deal for lots of people, but this is my …

Hey guys! I live in the Los Angeles area and I'm looking for some summer internships as a high schooler. Does anyone know of some cool opportunities around here? Preferably something related to tech, …

Hey guys, I'm considering attending a writing summer camp as a way to improve my skills and make new friends who share my passion. Has anyone here gone to one or know if it's a valuable experience?

Hey guys, I'm planning my classes for senior year and I want to challenge myself. Which AP class do y'all think is the most difficult? I'm open to any subject, just looking to see what everyone else t …

Hey everyone, I currently have a 96 GPA in high school and I'm not sure how competitive it is.

Would having a 96 GPA help me get into prestigious colleges or should I focus on improving other elements …

Hi everybody! I want to join more clubs and organizations at my school. Can you share examples of some unique student orgs that you've come across? Thanks!

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior interested in pursuing a career in medicine. I'm a little bit stressed trying to figure out which colleges offer top undergraduate medical programs for pre-med stude …

I've heard people talk about the Common Data Set when researching colleges. Can someone clarify what it is, and how it might be helpful when looking at college stats and preparing my college applicati …

Hey fellow writers! I really want to showcase my writing skills and earn some recognition. Can you guys recommend any reputable writing awards/contests suitable for high school students? Much apprecia …

Hello! I'm applying to Syracuse and I'm curious about the essay prompts for the application. Can someone please share what the prompts are and perhaps even some tips for writing a strong essay? Thanks …

I'm thinking of taking AP Seminar next year and I've heard mixed things about its difficulty. Can anyone who's taken the class share their experience on how hard it is compared to other AP classes? Ar …

I'm working on my college essays and I want to leave a good impression on the reader. Do you guys have any suggestions on advanced words or phrases that I could use effectively in my essays? Thanks a …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior with a lower GPA than most (around a 3.0), and I'm wondering if y'all could help identify some colleges that might still be a good fit for me. I know there are always except …

So, I'm from a small town and I've always felt more comfortable in rural settings. I'm trying to figure out which rural universities have the best programs and campus life for students like me. Any re …