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