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Becoming an HSF Scholar: What does it mean?

Hey all, I've heard about HSF Scholars and I'm kinda curious. What does it mean to be an HSF Scholar? Does it give you any advantages in terms of college admissions or scholarships?

2 years ago

UA or ASU: Which One Should I Choose?

I’m torn between the University of Arizona and Arizona State University. Could you guys share your thoughts on the academic and campus environments, and maybe reasons you chose one over the other? I'm …

2 years ago

Santa Clara University supplemental essays?

Hey, I'm planning to apply to Santa Clara University! Can anyone guide me on what the supplemental essays are for the 2024 application and any advice on how to approach them? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering

Hi everyone! I was considering signing up for the National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering program. Have any of you participated in this program? Can you tell me if it's a good experience and whet …

2 years ago

AP Gov worth taking?

Hey everyone, I'm considering whether or not I should take AP Gov next year. I have a decent course load and I'm interested in the subject, but I'm worried about the workload and balancing my extracur …

2 years ago

AP World History Tips: How to succeed in the class?

I'm taking AP World History next year and I'd love to know any tips that could help me excel in the class. Study strategies that worked for you? Essential resources? Just lemme know!

2 years ago

ut austin supplemental essays

Hi everyone, I'm starting to work on my application for UT Austin and I was wondering if anyone knows what supplemental essays they require for the 2023-24 application season? Any advice would be grea …

2 years ago

AP scores release date

Anyone know when the AP scores are supposed to come out this year? I can't seem to find a solid date online.

2 years ago

University of Miami Essay Examples

Hi there, I'm in the process of writing my essays for the University of Miami and I'm feeling a bit unsure about it. Does anyone have any suggestions or examples of successful essays for this school?

2 years ago

When do ED results get released?

Hi everyone, I'm really anxious about my Early Decision application results and I'm wondering roughly when they come out. Does anyone have a general idea of when to expect them?

2 years ago

NYLF Engineering Program Worth It?

So I got an invite to the NYLF Engineering program, and I've been thinking about attending. Can anyone who's been to this program tell me if it was a valuable experience for them? Is it helpful for co …

2 years ago

AP Calculus Exam Schedule Help

Hey guys, I'm stressing out a little bit about the upcoming AP Calculus exam. Do you have any tips on creating a study schedule that'll help me stay on track and make sure I'm prepared? Thanks in adva …

2 years ago

Survival tips for AP Lang - Q2 essays?

Hi, guys! I've been struggling with the Q2 essay portion of AP Lang. How can I improve my writing skills and streamline my thoughts for these essays? I'd really appreciate any advice.

2 years ago

What GPA Does a 79% Represent?

Hi! I'm trying to calculate my overall GPA, but I'm not certain about how a 79% grade should be represented on a 4.0 scale. Can anyone help me understand how to make the conversion correctly? Apprecia …

2 years ago

Qualifying for AIME: tips and advice?

Hey math whizzes! I'm trying to qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) this year, and I'd really appreciate any tips or advice y'all have about the qualification process. …

2 years ago

ACT test curve: how does it work?

Hey, can someone help me understand the ACT test curve? I've seen some different explanations and I'm a bit confused. Like, do they base it on how other students did on the test, or is it predetermine …

2 years ago

Tips for Stanford meaningful essay?

Hi, friends! I need help with Stanford's essay prompt that asks about an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning. I'm unsure about how to choose a topic that is truly meaningful to me …

2 years ago

Can you still get financial aid if your parents make 100k?

Hey guys! My parents make around 100k per year, so I'm not sure if I'm eligible for financial aid. What are the chances of me getting financial aid with my parents' income? Any personal experiences or …

2 years ago

Understanding D3 Schools

Hey guys, I've seen people talking about D3 schools, but I'm not quite sure what that refers to. Are these colleges that focus on a specific division of sports or something else?

2 years ago

What is the Tufts University fly-in program?

Hey everyone, I've heard about the Tufts University fly-in program but I'm not really sure about the details. Can someone give me more information on what it is and how I can apply for it?

2 years ago
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