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Hi folks, I'm a junior and I'm looking for online summer internships designed for high school students! With everything being remote nowadays, what are some opportunities that I should look into? Than …
Hi everyone! I'm looking for some fresh and intriguing research topic ideas that would be appropriate for a high school project. Ideally looking for humanities as that's what I'm more interested in.
I'm really into computer science, and I would like to apply for a summer internship to gain hands-on experience. Does anyone know any resources to find internships specifically for high school student …
Hey, I'm currently a junior and I'm looking to build up my application. What are some awards that look good on college applications? Are there any that I should specifically target within my field of …
Took the June SAT and I'm starting to feel jittery while waiting for the results. Does anyone know when the results are usually released? Would greatly appreciate some info!
Hey everyone! I'm applying to WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) and am curious about the supplemental essay. Can anyone offer some tips or advice on how to approach it in a way that'll make me sta …
Hey all, how do I know where I stand based on my PSAT score? Is there a score distribution chart or something that I can use to figure out where I compare to other students? Thanks for the help!
Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've been assigned to come up with a research topic for a project in my AP class. Just a bit stressed because I want to choose something interesting and unique. Do you have …
Hey! So I'm applying to colleges soon and I was wondering how important it is for me to choose an intended major. If I'm undecided about what I want to study, will that negatively impact my admissions …
AP testing week is coming up and I'm freaking out a little. How do you all handle the stress and manage your time during that week? Any tips or strategies would be appreciated!
I'm currently working on my UC applications and would like some inspiration. Where can I find examples of accepted UC essays? Any tips on what makes a successful essay?
Hey everyone! I've seen some colleges that offer a Bachelor's of Art in Biology degree, which caught my attention. I was wondering what exactly differentiates a BA in Biology from a BS? Would this pro …
I've heard people talking about having a 'spike' in their college applications. What does that mean exactly? Is it something that can help you stand out during the admissions process?
Hey! I'm planning to apply to the University of Chicago and I've heard that their application essay prompts can be pretty creative. Where can I find the current essay prompts? Also, does anyone have a …
I'm thinking of majoring in engineering, but I want to know what I'm getting myself into. What are the top 5 hardest engineering courses you guys have encountered? Why do you think they're so challeng …
Hi all, I was wondering if UCLA offers a pre-business economics program for undergrads? I've heard that business econ is competitive, so is there something like a pre-business track I should know abou …
Hey folks, this might be a silly question, but I've been seeing the term 'AB' used a lot when discussing school classes. I'm not exactly sure what it means. Can someone please explain it? Thanks in ad …
Hey everyone, I'm applying to Rutgers Honors College and I'd like some help with the essay. Any examples of successful essays or tips on writing them would be super helpful! I really want my applicati …
Hello everyone! I'm currently a junior and really passionate about science. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any prestigious science awards or competitions that high school students can participate in …
Hey, I'm in the process of writing my UC personal statement and could really use some inspiration. Are there any good examples out there that I can look at to get a feel for what's expected? Your help …