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What's up, everyone? I'm a bit confused about when mid-year reports are typically due for college applications. Can anyone shed some light on this deadline? It's my first time applying and I don't wan …
Hi everyone! I'm curious about what a good class rank percentile would be. Are there any general guidelines or benchmarks for a competitive class rank?
I'm considering a cross-campus transfer into the Ross School of Business at UMich. Does anyone have any experience with this process or any advice on improving my chances? I really want to get into Ro …
Hey, quick question: How is the AP Biology exam scored? What do I need to get a 5? Feeling a bit anxious and I wanna know what I'm aiming for!
Hey, I was considering applying for the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) programs. Can anyone share their experience and if they found it helpful? Any input on which specific programs wer …
Hey everyone, I took the SAT and received a 1490. I was curious about the percentile that corresponds to this score - basically, where I stand when compared to other test-takers. Could anyone provide …
Hey everyone, I'm currently choosing my classes for next year and I've been debating whether or not to take AP Biology. I'm interested in majoring in something science-related, but I've heard mixed re …
Hi all! I've been seeing the abbreviation 'RD' quite often in the context of college admissions. Can someone please help me understand what it stands for and how it's different from other admission ty …
As a high school junior, I'm starting to think about college apps. Can anyone provide insights or share experiences about writing a personal statement that will help me get into my dream schools?
So I have this opportunity to skip a grade, which would mean I could graduate high school earlier. On one hand, I'm really excited about the prospect, but on the other, I'm worried if it could hurt my …
Hey guys, I got a 980 on my PSAT and I'm wondering how this might translate to my SAT score.
Is there some kind of formula or an estimate of what my SAT score might be based on this PSAT result?
Hey everyone! I'm aiming to become the valedictorian of my senior class, and I was wondering if any of you have advice? What do you think it takes to stand out academically and be recognized as valedi …
Hello peeps! So, I was wondering, what are some of the easiest majors to get into at most universities? I'm trying to figure out my best options for my upcoming college applications. Any opinions or s …
I've been struggling with subject-verb agreement questions on the SAT Writing section. Can someone provide some tips or resources to help me improve in this area?
So I have a 3.6 GPA, but I'm not entirely sure how good that is in the grand scheme of things. Can anyone here give me some insight into what a 3.6 GPA really means for college admissions?
Hi everyone, my school uses a weird GPA scale, and mine is a 101. Does anyone know how to convert this into the more common 4.0 scale for college applications? Thanks in advance!
Hi all! I'm a current junior and I'm starting to look into some prestigious summer programs for high school students to help strengthen my college applications. Can anyone suggest some well-regarded, …
Hey, I'm a junior and I've been exploring different majors for college. One field that caught my attention is telecommunication. Can anyone give me more info on what a telecom degree involves and what …
Does anyone have any experience using UC Scout for taking AP Biology? I'm considering it as an option to prepare for the AP exam. Any recommendations on whether or not it's a good resource?
Hey everyone! For those of you who applied to Purdue, can you help me with some ideas for the 'Why Purdue' essay? If you're comfortable sharing your essay as an example, that would be super helpful to …