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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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …
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?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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?
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 …
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 …
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?
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 …
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!