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Recommended summer music programs for high school?

Hey, fellow musicians! I'm a junior and play the violin. I want to expand my musical skills over the summer—any recommendations for high school music programs? Let me know your favorites or the ones y …

2 years ago

Looking for awesome research essay topics for high school students

I need to choose a research essay topic for my English class, but I want to pick something unique and interesting. Any suggestions for cool topics that are appropriate for high school students?

2 years ago

Application fee refund?

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knows whether it's possible to get a refund for a college application fee after submitting it? I've changed my mind about attending a certain college, but I've alre …

2 years ago

Examples or tips for UF Honors essays

Hey folks! I'm applying to the UF Honors Program, and I'm looking for some guidance or examples of successful essays. Any advice on how to make my essay stand out and improve my chances of getting in?

2 years ago

How to be authentic in college essays?

Hey everyone! I'm working on my college essays and I want to make sure they're as authentic as possible in order to stand out. How can I achieve an authentic voice in my writing? Any tips are greatly …

2 years ago

MOSTEC Acceptance Rate?

Hi! I'm thinking about applying to the MIT Online Science, Technology, and Engineering Community (MOSTEC) program. I heard it's quite competitive, but I couldn't find any info on the acceptance rate. …

2 years ago

How much does legacy affect acceptance rate at UNC?

So my mom is a proud alumna of UNC, and I'm wondering if being a legacy applicant gives me any advantage in the admissions process. Can anyone provide info on the legacy acceptance rate at UNC? Thanks …

2 years ago

What are the best words to use in a college essay?

Hi! I'm working on my college essays and I want to make them stand out. What are some powerful and unique words that I can use to improve my writing and grab the attention of admissions officers? Than …

2 years ago

College essays—should they be double spaced?

Hi! I'm starting to work on my college application essays and I'm a little confused about formatting. Should college essays be double spaced or is it okay to keep it single spaced? Just want to make s …

2 years ago

UT Austin summer programs for high school students

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I'm looking for something productive to do this summer. I've heard UT Austin has some cool summer programs. Can you give me some info about these programs and ho …

2 years ago

AP Human Geography Score

Hey everyone, I just got my AP Human Geography exam score back and I am curious. What are the average scores for this test? And how do colleges usually view this score on applications?

2 years ago

720 PSAT Score - What Can I Expect?

Hey everyone! I just got my PSAT results back and scored a 720. Is this a decent score for a junior? Should I be concerned about my performance? Any tips or resources to improve my score for the actua …

2 years ago

SAT score converter to ACT?

Hi everyone! I took the SAT, but some of the colleges I'm applying to prefer ACT scores. Is there an accurate method or a reliable tool I can use to convert my SAT scores to ACT scores? Thanks in adva …

2 years ago

Yale admissions tips?

Hey guys, pretty determined to try my best for Yale, and I was wondering if anyone has any specific tips or tricks for getting into Yale? Like what kind of extracurriculars or achievements they value …

2 years ago

UCLA vs. USC: Which is better for me?

I'm trying to weigh my options between UCLA and USC. Could you share some key differences, like academic reputation, campus atmosphere, alumni network, and extracurricular opportunities? Your insights …

2 years ago

What's CP?

I keep hearing about 'CP' courses, but I'm not sure what they are. Can someone explain what CP stands for and how these courses differ from AP or honors classes?

2 years ago

Virtual community service ideas?

Hey everyone! With in-person events still affected in some places, I'm looking for some virtual community service ideas to bolster my college applications. Can anyone recommend some interesting and en …

2 years ago

Important SAT math formulas?

What are some crucial math formulas I should definitely know before taking the SAT? Can anyone recommend a comprehensive list or resource?

2 years ago

What should I know about seven-year medical programs?

Hey guys! I'm a junior thinking about a career in medicine, and I've heard about seven-year medical programs. Can anyone provide more information about what these programs entail and the advantages an …

2 years ago

How beneficial is the IB program for college admissions?

Hey guys, I'm considering joining the IB program at my school. I know it's a challenging program, but what's the real advantage of it when it comes to college admissions? Is it worth the extra effort?

2 years ago
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