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I'm a 15-year-old high school student, and I want to gain some real-world experience. Are there any internships or opportunities available for someone my age? I'm interested in STEM and open to any ty …

Hey everyone, I took the ACT with Writing Test not long ago, and I was curious about when the score reports for the writing test are usually released? I hope I did fine, but I'm getting anxious while …

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out what kind of skills colleges look for in their applicants. Could someone provide me with some examples or insights? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I'm an incoming freshman at USC and I need to choose housing soon. Can current or former students share their experiences and recommend which dorms or housing options are best for freshme …

So, I've been saving up and working on becoming financially independent from my family. When it comes to applying for college and financial aid, do you know if I'd be considered an independent student …

Hey, I'm a bit stressed out here. I recently got accepted into a college, but my grades slipped this semester. Does anyone know when colleges could potentially rescind acceptances? What should I do?

Hey guys, I have a BC Calc practice exam coming up and I'm feeling a little bit stressed. Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare, study, and approach the test to get the best possible score? Than …

Hey folks, I've been wondering how different are the roles and content of valedictorian vs. salutatorian speeches at graduation ceremonies? Like, how can I make my speech stand out if I end up being e …

Hey fellow juniors! I'm really into STEM and I'm currently researching colleges for next year's application process. What are some of the best STEM-focused colleges in the US? I know MIT and Caltech a …

Hey everyone! Next year I'll be a rising junior and I'm hoping to find an interesting summer program to attend. Do you folks have any suggestions on programs that are particularly suited for students …

Hey, everyone! I'm looking to expand my vocabulary before I start applying to colleges and writing those essays. Can you recommend a list of impressive (but not too obscure) vocab words, like maybe a …

I'm a bit confused about GPA conversions right now. My high school uses a 100-point scale, and I'm worried it might be confusing for colleges during the application process. How can I accurately conve …

Hello! I'm 15 and I want to gain some work experience over the summer. What are some good internships for high school students my age? I'd appreciate advice on how to find and apply for these internsh …

Hey guys, I'm working on my University of Washington application, and I'm kind of stuck on the short response section. How do I make my answers stand out? Any tips or strategies you used to write your …

Hi there, my school calculates both regular and weighted class ranks. I understand that weighted rank takes honors and AP classes into account, but could someone provide a clearer explanation of how i …

I live in Florida and I'm looking for summer camps that would be ideal for high schoolers. It can be anything from academics to extracurriculars, I just want something engaging and helpful. Any sugges …

Hey everyone! I could use some inspiration for writing my university application essays. If you don't mind sharing, could you please post some successful university essay examples that helped you? I'd …

I'm a junior trying to juggle classes, extracurriculars, and college prep. Does anyone have any tips on how to maximize my studying productivity and make the most of my limited time?

Hey all! I'm preparing for my AP Physics exam and am looking for a good sample exam to practice before the real thing. Does anybody have any recommendations for where I can find reliable sample exams?

Hey guys, I'm really into art and considering going to college for it, but I'm not sure whether to pursue a BA or a BFA. Can anyone explain the main differences between the two and how to decide which …