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Hi everyone! I was curious if anyone knows how UNC Chapel Hill takes legacy into account during the admissions process? My dad went there and I'm considering applying. Thanks for your input!

Hi folks, I came across the term 'single-gender college' and I'm curious about what it means exactly. How does it differ from regular coed colleges? What are the pros and cons of attending a single-ge …

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and doing some research on online service opportunities. Are there any reputable online service initiatives that are looking for high school students?

Hey guys, I was just talking to a senior and they mentioned something about being 'waitlisted' for a college class. What does that mean? If I get waitlisted for a class in college, how can I increase …

Hey guys, I'm working on this essay for my English class about 'What does it mean to be educated?' and I want to relate it to the college admissions process. Do you have any insights or examples from …

I've been thinking about doing an independent research project before I graduate. But with so many possible subjects, I'm not sure where to start! Does anyone have advice on choosing research topics i …

Hey guys, I'm about to start applying for scholarships and I'm wondering how to approach answering scholarship essay questions. What are some tips and strategies to make my essay stand out and maximiz …

Hi everyone! I've heard that colleges look for diversity, and I have some Hispanic heritage. What criteria do they use to determine if someone is considered Hispanic for admissions purposes?

Hey y'all! I'm applying for Ohio State's Morrill Scholarship and I need to write an essay for it. Does anyone have some successful examples or good tips on how to approach the essay? I want to make su …

Hi! I'm interested in finance and I've heard about some high school investment competitions. Could anyone recommend some good ones to join? Also, how can participating in these competitions potentiall …

Hey guys, I'm currently applying to become a member of my school's National Honor Society chapter and I have to write a personal statement. I'm not exactly sure what I should focus on in my writing. C …

My ACT is tomorrow morning and I'm feeling a little stressed out. What are some effective last-minute study tips and relaxation techniques I should consider to perform my best on the test?

Hey everyone! I just got my ACT score back and got a 29. I'm not sure if that's a good score or not. Can anyone let me know if this is considered a good score for college applications? Thanks in advan …

Hey everyone! I'm working on my Brown PLME essays, and I'm wondering if any of you have tips on making them stand out. What should I include to demonstrate my genuine interest in the program and my de …

I have a 3.5 GPA in high school and I'm starting to think about college applications. How is a 3.5 GPA generally viewed by admissions officers? Is it competitive enough for most schools?

I'm a high school student looking for an online job that doesn't require any experience. I want to start earning some money, but I'm not sure where to look. Any suggestions for online jobs for high sc …

Hey guys! When I'm preparing to talk to colleges at college fairs or admissions events, what are some unique and thoughtful questions that I could ask to stand out and genuinely learn more about a col …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I want to become a dentist after college. What steps should I take right now and throughout college to make sure I'm on the right track? Are there any specific courses or ex …

Hey everyone! I'm a current junior looking into future career paths and heard about 7-year medical programs (BS/MD and BA/MD). Can anyone please recommend some schools that offer strong combined medic …

Hi all! I live in New Jersey and I'm looking for some summer academic programs or schools to boost my college application. Does anyone have recommendations for interesting summer programs or classes i …