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Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed about paying for college. What's the difference between student loans and parent loans? Which one should I choose? Thanks a lot!
I've heard about AP Calculus AB and BC, but I came across something called AP Calculus 3. Is it a real course, or maybe it's just another term for one of the usual ones? Can someone please clarify thi …
I'm starting to stress about the upcoming AP World exam. Can anyone share some info on the types of questions I can expect and any sources I should look into to study?
Hey guys! I'm applying to the University of Rochester and need some help with the supplemental essays. What are some ideas or things I should consider while writing them? Thanks for your help in advan …
Hey y'all, looking into financial aid options for Texas A&M, and I'm having trouble finding the CSS Profile code. Does anyone know what it is or where I can find it? Thanks in advance!
Hey y'all, I'm a little bit stressed about choosing my classes for junior year. What are some of the best AP classes to take as a junior to show colleges that I'm challenging myself academically?
My mom attended Northwestern, and it's one of my top choices. Does anyone know how much of an advantage being a legacy might give me in the admissions process? Also, are there any specific expectation …
So I've been seeing this term 'OOS college' floating around, but I'm not exactly sure what it means. Can someone clarify the meaning of 'OOS college' for me?
Hello, I'm applying to UC Berkeley and I've heard that they ask for an 'alternate major' on the application. Can anyone explain how this works? For example, if I don't get accepted into my preferred m …
I'm considering applying to MIT, and I'm curious about the experiences and activities that students enjoy the most there. For current students or recent grads, what have been your favorite aspects of …
Hey fam! I'm trying to decide between taking AP Physics or AP Chemistry next year. Which one do you guys think is more difficult? Would love to hear your experiences with each. Thanks!
I'm starting to think about my college applications and I know the personal essay is super important. Can anyone share tips or advice on what I should include in my personal essay to make it stand out …
Y'all, I really want to get into Yale, and I'm working on my application essays. Can anyone who's been through this process give me any tips or insights on how to address their essay prompts and stand …
I'm working on a personal statement and need to write an essay about myself for college applications. Kinda struggling to come up with some interesting topics to discuss. What are some good ideas to m …
I'm working on writing a 'overcoming a challenge' essay for one of my college applications. Does anyone have any examples or advice on how to approach this type of essay? I'd really appreciate some gu …
Hey guys, I'm working on my University of Florida application and I was wondering if anyone has any advice for tackling the essay? What should I focus on and how can I make it stand out?
Can someone help me understand what a 2.5 GPA looks like in terms of letter grades? How does having a 2.5 GPA impact college admissions chances, especially for schools that are considered mid-tier or …
Hey y'all, I just learned about the McDonald's scholarship and it seems like a great opportunity for me. I would love to know if there are any specific things the scholarship committee looks for when …
I'm considering transferring to Stanford and I'm curious about the transfer essays. What does Stanford look for in transfer applicants' essays, and what makes an essay unique or appealing to the admis …
Hello, I'm a high school junior seriously considering applying to Vanderbilt next year. Can anyone share tips and insights about the Vanderbilt essay prompts, or any essays that worked well for you? I …