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Hey everyone, I noticed on some college applications the term 'high school or equivalent' is used. What's the difference between the two, and what situations would they apply to?
I'm trying to decide which AP History class to take next year. Can anyone provide a ranking of all AP History classes in terms of difficulty and workload? It would be really helpful in making my choic …
Hey everyone! I'm starting to make a list of colleges to apply to and Columbia University caught my attention. I want to know what aspects of Columbia make it special compared to other universities. W …
Hey everyone, I'm really passionate about poetry and I'm curious if there are any scholarships available for students who participate in poetry competitions, clubs, or other related activities. Any in …
Hi everyone, I'm really interested in the Penn State BS/MD program. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for this program or have any information about it? I'd love some advice on how to improve my ch …
Hi there! I'm trying to locate my class rank for college applications, but I'm not sure where to find it. Could anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance!
Hey all, I'm prepping for the ACT and I know the Math section can be a bit tough. What are some strategies to make educated guesses when I'm unsure of an answer? How can I increase my chances of getti …
Hey everyone! I'm currently preparing for the AP Lit exam and was wondering if you guys have any tips on tackling the prose essay prompts. What should I focus on and how should I approach these prompt …
Hi, I'm considering applying to both Vanderbilt and Northwestern. Can anyone help me list out the pros and cons of each school to make a more informed decision on which one is a better fit for me?
Hello peeps! I'm curious about intramural sports in college. What are they, and how are they different from varsity sports? Could someone also share some common intramural sports and how they work at …
Hi guys! I've seen the term 'applied ED' being used around here, but I'm not quite sure what it means. Can anyone explain what 'applied ED' refers to and how it impacts the college application process …
Hi everyone! I'm currently studying for my AP Physics exam and got stuck on a particular question. Can anyone help me understand how to approach this problem and the best way to solve it?
I've started to work on my UPenn essays and was wondering if anyone could share some successful examples of UPenn essays they've come across? It would be really helpful to see what works! Thank you!
Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about how AP applications work. Do all high schools require you to submit an application to take an AP class, or is it more of a registration process? What should I expect …
Hey guys, I'm taking a public speaking course and need to come up with a persuasive speech topic. Any ideas for relevant, interesting topics that would work well for college students? Thanks in advanc …
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some suggestions on volunteer activities that'd be great for high school students like myself. What experiences have you had, and what would you recommend for someone loo …
I know that some schools request additional financial aid documentation through the IDOC service. Could someone provide me with a list or resource where I can find out which colleges require the IDOC? …
Hey guys, I've heard colleges sometimes allow self-reporting of SAT/ACT scores during application, but what does that entail? Will I need to provide official score reports later in the process? Any ad …
Hey guys, I'm thinking about going into medicine and I keep hearing about 'pre-med degrees,' but I'm not really sure what that means. Is it just a major focused on preparing students for medical schoo …
Hi! I've seen some people mention the term 'Z-list' when talking about college admissions. Can anyone explain to me what exactly it means and how it's relevant to the college application process?