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Need tips for 'Why This Program' essay

Hey guys, I'm working on my college apps and I'm struggling with the 'Why This Program' essays. Any advice on how to make my essay stand out? Would love to hear from people who've written successful e …

2 years ago

Best research programs for high school students?

Sup y'all, I've been wanting to dive into some cool research programs near me, but I'm not sure where to start. Does anyone have any recommendations for some good research programs they've participate …

2 years ago

AP Micro Pass Rate

Hi! I'm considering taking AP Microeconomics next year and I'm curious about the pass rate for the exam. How many students typically pass, and what are some study strategies for increasing my chances …

2 years ago

NYS Regents Exams: How to prepare?

Hey, I'll be taking NYS Regents Exams this year and I'm feeling a little bit stressed about them. Can anyone share some effective study techniques and resources to help me prepare in advance? Thanks!

2 years ago

What is considered a Tier 4 college?

I'm in the early stages of my college search, and I saw the term 'Tier 4 college' thrown around on some forums. Could someone kindly explain what it means, and perhaps provide examples of such college …

2 years ago

Pre-Med Coursework Advice

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've recently become interested in pursuing a pre-med track in college. I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice on what kind of coursework I shou …

2 years ago

Looking for summer writing camps!

Hi there! I love writing and would really like to participate in a summer writing camp to hone my skills. Any suggestions on which ones I should check out?

2 years ago

When do Harvard interviews happen?

Hey everyone! I submitted my application to Harvard and I'm wondering when the interviews take place. Does anyone have an idea of when Harvard conducts interviews? Any tips for preparing? Thanks in ad …

2 years ago

Western Undergraduate Exchange schools?

Hey guys, I'm looking into the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Can anyone provide a list of the WUE schools or give me advice about participating in the program? Any experiences would be …

2 years ago

Best summer programs for high school juniors?

Hey friends! As a junior, I want to make the most of my upcoming summer before senior year, and I'm looking for a cool summer program to apply to. Any recommendations on summer programs specifically g …

2 years ago

Any Vanderbilt students here? Need help with scholarship essays!

Hey, I'm applying to Vanderbilt and I want to apply for scholarships as well. Can anyone give me some advice or pointers for writing the scholarship essays? What have you guys done to make your essays …

2 years ago

AP Art Exam Questions

Hey everyone, I'm getting ready for the AP Art exam and I was wondering what kind of questions I should expect. Could someone give me an idea of the types of questions on the exam and any advice on ho …

2 years ago

ucla essay questions

Hey guys, I'm working on my UCLA application and need some help with the essays. Can anyone who applied recently share what sort of questions were asked? I could use some guidance here.

2 years ago

Converting Unweighted GPA to Weighted GPA

Hi, guys! Quick question: is there a way to accurately convert an unweighted GPA to a weighted GPA? I want to compare my GPA with my friends', but our schools have completely different weighting syste …

2 years ago

AP Physics Passing Rate

Hello! I'm considering taking AP Physics, but I'm a bit worried about how challenging it is for most students. Does anyone know the passing rate (scoring 3 or higher) for AP Physics?

2 years ago

Stanford supplement examples?

Hi folks, I'm struggling with my Stanford supplement and was wondering if anyone could share some solid examples that got accepted? It'd really help me understand what schools like Stanford are lookin …

2 years ago

Fastest path to becoming a doctor?

Hey guys! I'm really interested in becoming a doctor, and I've heard there are accelerated medical programs out there. Can anyone speak to the quickest way to become a doctor, including these programs …

2 years ago

How does a 3.9 GPA look for college applications?

Hey guys, my GPA is currently a 3.9. I'm proud of it, but I wanted to know how it looks in the eyes of college admissions officers? Is it competitive enough for top schools?

2 years ago

Thoughts on NYU essay?

Hey everyone! I'm starting to work on my 'Why NYU' essay and I'm curious to find some tips or maybe some sample essays that have worked well in the past. Anyone have any advice for me or can point me …

2 years ago

When are December ACT scores usually released?

Hey guys! I took the December ACT and I'm eagerly waiting for my scores. Do you guys know when they typically release the scores for the December test? Thanks for your help!

2 years ago
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