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Hey everyone, I recently heard someone discussing having an 'A-minus GPA,' but I'm a little confused. Are they just talking about having a lower A average or is there actually like a different scale f …

Hi there! Unfortunately, I received a rejection letter from UCI. I'm planning to appeal the decision. Can someone share any advice or guidance on writing an effective appeal letter? I'd really appreci …

Hey everybody! So, I've taken several AP classes during my high school career, and I've managed to score all 5s on my exams. How much of a role do you think my AP scores will play in the college admis …

I'm a little embarrassed to ask, but I've heard the term ACT thrown around, and all I know is that it's a standardized test. Could someone clarify what the acronym ACT stands for and what subjects are …

Hey guys! I really want to know how the AP Chem exam is broken down time-wise. Can someone give me a summary of the sections and the time allotted for each? Thanks!

Hey there! I'm working on the UMich community essay and I'm a bit stuck. Can anyone share a good example or some advice on how to approach this prompt? I want to make sure that my essay really stands …

Hey guys, I'm struggling to write my essay for Apply Texas Topic A. I was wondering if any of you could share examples or resources related to this topic to help me get started. Thank you so much!

Hi there! I'm interested in learning more about the University of Chicago and its campus. Does anyone know if they have any open house events for prospective students or if they do virtual tours? I'd …

Hi! I'm researching colleges and I'm curious about which school has the highest graduation rate. I think it's an important factor to consider. Can anyone help me out with this information?

I've been pretty consistent with getting A's and B's throughout high school. Just wondering how important is it to have straight A's rather than a mix of A's and B's when it comes to college admission …

I'm a bit stressed about the AP Computer Science exam coming up. Does anyone have some useful tips or resources for preparing for the exam? I'm not sure how to best study for it and I'd really appreci …

I want to spend my summer exploring my passion for art before applying to college. Can anyone recommend some cool art summer camps for high school students?

Hey, I'm applying to UMich Ross and I've come across their Business Case Discussion requirement. I'm feeling a little clueless about how to approach it. Can anyone provide me with some examples or gui …

I just got my PSAT score back and it's a 1050. Is this considered a good score or do I need to put in more effort for the SATs? How can I strategize my test prep to improve my performance?

I'm trying to get a sense of what strong essays for the UC prompts look like. Can anyone share examples of successful essays they've come across or written themselves?

Hey guys, I've been looking into Purdue University and I'm curious about what makes it distinctive from other universities. Could current students or alumni share some insights on what they think make …

Hey guys, I'm taking several AP courses this year and need to know the official AP exam schedule. Can anyone help me find this information so I can prepare my study plan accordingly? Thanks!

When can I expect my SAT scores to be released if I take the test in March? Is there a specific date that they'll become available?

I'm a student in California with a 2.0 GPA, and I've been trying to find colleges that might accept me. If anyone has any advice or knows of any California colleges that I have a shot at, please let m …

Hey everyone, I'm really interested in pursuing an MD-PhD after high school. Are there any top MD-PhD programs that I should be looking into? What do you think would be considered an 'elite' program, …