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Does anyone know if the Stanford essay prompts for 2023-24 have been released yet? If so, could you please share them here? I'd like to get started on brainstorming and drafting my essays. Thanks a lo …
Hi all! Does anyone have recommendations for summer programs or opportunities at Boston College for high school students? I'm open to exploring any field or subjects they offer. Thank you!
Does anyone have any recommendations for good architecture summer programs for high school students? I'd love to get some hands-on experience and explore if this field is the right fit for me.
Hi everyone! I've been wondering how competitive a 3.6 college GPA is for grad school or job applications. Should I be worried if I maintain this GPA throughout college? Any input would be appreciated …
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I want to work on my social skills. What are some key social skills that we should develop during high school to prepare us for college and beyond? Thanks!
I'm taking AP Literature this year, and I'm having a hard time writing coherent essays in the allotted time. Any tips, samples or resources you can share to improve my essay-writing skills?
Hi there! I'm working on my college essay and I want to integrate some of my personal values. But I'm struggling to figure out the best way to do this without sounding like I'm bragging or being too c …
Hey guys, I got a 990 on my PSAT, and I'm wondering how it might translate to an actual SAT score. How does the PSAT to SAT conversion work? Can you share any resources to help me with that?
Hello! I'm interested in attending a summer program in Rhode Island. Can anyone recommend some interesting options? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Hey guys, I recently received my PSAT score (219) and wanted to know if anyone has any info or predictions about the National Merit Scholarship cutoff scores? Fingers crossed I qualify!
Hi everyone, I'm working on my college essays and I want to make sure they're really impressive. Can anyone explain what elements make a college essay stand out? Any tips or advice appreciated!
Hi! My school uses a strange 15-point GPA scale. I'm a bit stressed because I want to understand how I stack up on the traditional 4.0 scale most US colleges use. Can anyone provide an easy way to con …
Hey guys! I just took the Pre-ACT, and I'm wondering what's considered a good score? What should I aim to improve and how does it compare to the actual ACT test?
Hello! I've found some prep materials for my AP exams, but I'm not sure if the formats are current. Can you guys suggest any sources to check for updates on the test formats across different AP exams? …
Hey there! I've been trying to find the exact length of the AP Physics 1 exam, like how many multiple-choice questions and free-response questions there are. Also, do both sections have time limits? A …
My current GPA is a 3.1. I'm working hard to raise it, but I want to know how this GPA looks in the eyes of college admissions officers? Is it good enough or should I be worried?
Hey guys! I'm thinking about studying engineering in college, but I want to start with a major that's relatively easier to manage. Which engineering majors are typically considered to be the easiest? …
Hey everyone! I'm having a hard time figuring out what I should major in when I go to college. How did you guys decide on your majors? Any advice or resources to help me make this decision would be mu …
Hey there, I heard that the SAT scoring has now changed to being out of 1600. So, I was curious about what the average SAT score is with this new system. This info would help me set a target score to …
I've seen GPA scales like 8.00, 8.07, and even 82 or 85 on a 4.0 scale. It's pretty confusing! Can someone help me understand how these scales work and how to convert them to the standard 4.0 scale? T …