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I just got an email for an interview with UPenn, and I'm a little nervous. How formal should I be? What kind of questions can I expect? Any tips from people who have already had their interviews would …
Hi! I was wondering if it's possible to apply to a college through Early Decision while also applying to others through Early Action? Like, would that be okay, or do colleges frown upon that sort of t …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to look into potential colleges. I know extracurricular activities play a big role in college life and I wanna have some fun and be involved. Ca …
I'm trying to decide between applying to Stanford University and UC Berkeley. Can anyone share their experience or advice about what factors to consider when choosing between these two schools?
I've been invited to join my school's National Honor Society (NHS), but I'm on the fence about whether I should join. What are some advantages of being a part of NHS and how can it help me in the coll …
Hey, y'all! I'm thinking about self-studying for AP Psychology, as it's not offered at my school. Any advice on textbooks, online resources, or general study tips that you found helpful? Thanks in adv …
I know this is kind of a big ask, but I'm having a lot of trouble coming up with a topic for my Common App essay. Could anyone share some examples of strong personal statements they've seen (without c …
AB Calc peeps! I'm starting to panic about the upcoming exam. What are your favorite strategies or resources for studying for the AB Calculus exam? Are there any specific topics I should focus on? Tha …
Hey everyone! I've heard that there are ways to attend college for free or with significant financial aid. Can anyone provide some insights on where I can learn more about this or share their experien …
Hi everyone, I'm a freshman and have taken the PSAT recently. I wanted to know what the average PSAT score is for someone in my grade level, so I can determine how well I did and where I can improve. …
Hey, I'm trying to decide whether I should take the ACT with or without the writing section. What do y'all think? Are there any pros or cons to adding it on?
I'm getting ready for dorm life at UCLA and wanted to know the size of the dorm desks to buy the right organizers. Can anyone provide me with the desk dimensions?
Hey, I applied to a few Ivy League schools and I'm kind of freaking out. Does anyone know when these decisions are released? Is there a specific Ivy Day, or do the decisions come out on different date …
I'm in the process of applying to transfer to a UC school and I could really use some inspiration for my transfer essays. Does anyone have any solid examples or tips they'd be willing to share? Thanks …
I've heard about college waitlists and I'm kind of confused. Can anyone explain how they work and what it means if you're placed on a waitlist? Also, has anyone here been waitlisted at a college like …
Hi all! I'm starting to work on my University of Washington application and I'm a little uncertain about the community essay. What ideas or experiences would be good to include in this essay? Would lo …
Hi everyone, I've been hearing a lot about the concept of 'going D1' in college sports. What does it mean to go D1, and what are the benefits for student-athletes? Are there scholarships or other perk …
I'm considering applying to Purdue and I have some questions about the campus life, dorms, and food. Current students or alumni, are you satisfied with the overall experience? Is there anything you wi …
Hey guys, I've been fortunate enough to get into both UCLA and Harvard for college, and I'm having a tough time deciding which one to choose. Any thoughts on the main differences between the two or fa …
Hey folks, does anyone know about any colleges that offer automatic full ride scholarships based on GPA or test scores? I'm just trying to explore some options and it'd be great to know which schools …