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I've heard about 3/2 engineering programs at some schools, but I'm not exactly sure what they entail. Can anyone explain what these programs are and their benefits for students? Thanks in advance!

So, I'm taking AP Japanese and wanted to know if anyone has any recommendations for good study guides or resources? I get easily overwhelmed with all the choices out there, so any advice would be help …

Hi everyone, starting to work on my applications and was wondering if anyone knows what the University of Arkansas essay prompts are? Have they released the prompts for the upcoming admissions cycle y …

Hey everyone, I just got deferred from the University of Michigan and I've decided to write a Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI). Any advice on what I should include and how to make my LOCI stand out …

What's up, everyone? I'm trying to find some cool summer programs at UT for high school students, preferably related to STEM fields. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Are there any specific types of history passages that frequently appear on the SAT Reading section? How should I best prepare for these passages?

I'm planning on moving into a UCLA dorm and want to get appropriate bedding. Does anyone know the general bed size in their dorms? Is it a Twin or Twin XL size?

Hey! So I recently took the PSAT and scored a 900. I'm not really sure how this stacks up against what's considered a good score—should I be worried? Can anyone give me some insight into how well I di …

Hi! I'm starting to plan for next summer, and I'm curious about residential summer programs that are open to high school students. Which ones do you recommend or have you had a great experience in?

Hey guys, I'm an international student looking to study in the United States. What are some reasons you think studying in the U.S. is a good choice compared to other countries?

I've been hearing a lot about how AI can help with writing tasks. Is it ethical or even possible to use AI for writing recommendation letters from teachers or counselors? I'm super curious about the p …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm really interested in math and want to major in something related to it. Can anyone suggest some popular or unique math-related majors that I could consider? Thanks!

Hey! I'm a high school junior from Maine and I'm looking for scholarships specifically for students from my state. Anyone have any recommendations or resources/platforms where I can find these scholar …

I'm feeling a bit stressed about my AP exams coming up next year. What are the typical AP 5 pass rates? Is it a realistic goal to aim for a 5 on most of my exams, or should I adjust my expectations?

Hey guys, how much does being a valedictorian help in the college admissions process? Is it a significant advantage when applying to top tier schools? Thanks in advance!

I've been thinking about joining the Key Club at my school. Can someone help me understand what they do and what kind of activities or community service projects they're involved with?

Hey guys! I'm applying to Loyola Marymount University and I need to write a 'Why LMU' essay. Any pointers on unique aspects of the University I should focus on or how to approach this type of essay to …

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble coming up with a strong thesis statement for the rhetorical analysis essay in AP Lang. Any tips on how to create a clear and effective thesis that won't leave me rambl …

Hey everyone, I'm preparing for the ACT and was wondering if any of you can suggest essential math formulas that I need to know for the test. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and my school uses a 100-point GPA scale. I've noticed that sometimes it's mentioned that some colleges use this scale too. Can anybody help me understand how this scale wor …