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Hi there! I recently heard about the Novogratz Bridge Year Program. It sounds like a unique opportunity. Anybody out here who has been a part of it, or knows someone who has? Would you recommend it fo …
Hey everyone! I'm currently working on my college essays and planning to write for Common App prompt 5, the one about an event or realization that sparked personal growth. Can anyone who's experienced …
I'm planning to take the SAT in the coming months, but I'm not sure if some testing centers are still closed because of the pandemic. Does anyone have any info on this? It's important for me to know s …
I'm currently working on my college essays and I really want to nail them. Can anyone share a perfect college essay example or some tips/resources on how to write one?
I'm a junior with a 3.0 GPA (straight B's), and I'm starting to think about colleges. What type of colleges should I focus on in my applications? Do I still have a chance at getting into a good school …
So I got my SAT scores and I'm feeling a bit anxious. What would you consider a poor SAT score? I wanna know if I should consider retaking the test.
Hey guys! I've been working on my Stanford supplements and I'm a bit stressed. How much weight do they carry in the admissions process? Are there any tips for making them stand out?
Hey everyone, quick question about the UC application essays. Do we have a specific word limit for these essays, or is it a character limit? Also, would you recommend trying to max out the word limit, …
Hi! I'm applying to the University of Chicago and have seen a lot of people talking about the unique nature of their essays. Can anyone share some sample essays or creative ideas they used? I want to …
Hey fellow seniors, I'm planning to major in art and I'm wondering if there are art scholarships specifically for high school seniors. Any recommendations on where I can find scholarships for artists …
Hey, I'm trying to understand the difference between intramural and interscholastic sports. Can someone break it down for me, and do colleges view one more favorably than the other in the admissions p …
Hi, I'm trying to plan my summer before senior year! Can anyone recommend any top summer programs for high school students? I'm open to any subject area, just looking for exciting opportunities to lea …
Hello everyone, I'm not sure if I should apply to Harvard. My grades and extracurriculars are pretty decent, but I don't know if it's worth the application fee and time. Should I give it a shot or foc …
I've seen the acronym HYPSM mentioned a lot in college discussions, but I have no idea what it stands for. Can someone enlighten me? Thank you!
What's up y'all? I'm having trouble figuring out how to end my college essays. What are some effective and memorable ways to end an essay? Is there a particular structure or technique you'd recommend?
I came across the AP Art History course and I'm on the fence about whether to take it or not. Can someone share their experience or some insights about the curriculum and what to expect?
Hey peeps, I need some advice on the Washington University in St. Louis supplemental essays. What are some unique aspects of WashU that I should definitely include in my essays? And if you've written …
Hello everybody! I'm considering taking AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) next year. Does anyone know what the pass rate is like for the exam? I'm trying to figure out how manageable the workload w …
Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is for the Bank of America Student Leader program? I'm considering applying and I just want to get an idea of how competitive it is. Any advice or tips for ma …
Hey! I'm thinking of applying to college as a pre-med student. Can someone give me a rundown of what being a pre-med student entails and what to expect academically?