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I've been working on my Yale application essays for a while now, and I'm struggling to come up with the perfect topic. Can anyone share some examples or tips on what made their essays successful? Plea …
Hey y'all, I've been hearing about how important the 'rigor of secondary school record' is during the college admission process. Can anyone help break it down for me and provide some advice on how to …
Hey guys, I'm prepping for the AP Art History exam and I'm trying to understand the breakdown of the test. Can someone give me a quick overview of the exam, like the sections, number of questions, and …
I'm planning to take AP Music Theory, but I'm a little stressed about the exam. Can someone help me understand the scoring guidelines? How are multiple-choice, free-response, and sight-singing questio …
My high school uses a different grading scale, and my GPA is an 83. How can I convert that to a 4.0 scale? I want to compare my GPA with others and understand where I stand.
Notre Dame is one of my top choice schools, but I know it's super competitive. Are there any secrets or tips for increasing my chances of getting in? If anyone has experience with Notre Dame's applica …
Hey there! I'm a little overwhelmed right now with all the standardized testing stuff. When do you guys think is the best time to take the SAT or ACT during junior year? Any advice would be greatly ap …
I've heard that colleges look at AP scores for admissions. How much weight do they actually hold? Should I be focused on getting all 5s, or are 4s good enough too?
Does anyone have any info on combined bachelor-MD programs? I'm really set on becoming a doctor and want to explore these accelerated options. Can you guys suggest some great programs and their admiss …
Hey! I'm starting my application to Washington University and would like to know where I can find their essay prompts for this year? I've searched their website but can't find them. Any help would be …
Hey folks! I'm prepping for the AP Computer Science A exam and was wondering if anyone knows how the exam is curved. What score on the multiple-choice and free-response sections do you need to get a 5 …
Hey guys, I'm currently working on my application for Umich and I was wondering if anyone has any examples of successful essays they've used for their application? I'm trying to get some inspiration a …
Hey everyone! I came across Fastweb recently and I'm kinda curious about how it works. Is it a reliable source for finding scholarships? If anyone has experience using it, please share your thoughts!
I'm getting started on my college applications and I want to apply to William & Mary. Any tips or advice on writing a strong essay for their admissions? Would love to hear your experiences or suggesti …
I'm trying to look into different majors for college, but I'm not exactly sure what the difference is between degree titles like 'B.A.' and 'B.S.' Can someone break it down for me?
Hello everyone! I'm trying to make my summer break productive and was wondering if there are any summer camps/programs for high school students that focus on various interests (like arts, STEM subject …
Hi everyone, I recently found out that I got a 900 on my PSAT. Is this a good score for a high school junior or should I be focusing on improving it more?
Will this PSAT score help me get some sort of …
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 …