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I'm working on my UC application and I've chosen the prompt that asks about a significant challenge I've faced. Can anyone share some tips or advice on how to approach this essay topic? What are some …
Sup y'all! I've been working with a classmate on a school project, and they've mentioned how impressed they've been with my work. How should I go about asking them for a letter of recommendation for m …
I've noticed that some of my smart friends are scoring low on the SAT or ACT, even though they do very well in school. Why do you think this happens and what could they do differently to improve their …
Hey everyone! I'm currently applying to join my school's National Honor Society chapter, and I need to write an essay as part of my application. Can anyone give me some advice on what to include and h …
Hey everyone! I'm currently studying for the SAT and I could use some tips on how to master the trigonometry section. Any advice or resources you recommend would be greatly appreciated!
I'm working on my Notre Dame application and I'm kind of stuck on the supplemental essays. Can anyone offer some guidance or advice on how to write a strong response? Any successful examples would be …
I need to write quite a few supplemental essays for my college applications. Can anyone provide some sample supplemental essays or advice on how to tackle these essays and make them unique to each sch …
Hey guys! I stumbled upon the Coca Cola scholarship and it looks like an amazing opportunity. I want to give it my best shot, so I'm wondering if anyone who has applied before or knows someone who has …
Hi everyone! Can you recommend some sample college essays from students who got into top schools using the Common App? I want to see what worked for others, so I can get a better idea of how to approa …
As an English enthusiast, I absolutely love analyzing prose. But when it comes to writing essays, I sometimes struggle. Any tips or suggestions on how I can improve my prose analysis essays? What aspe …
I've been hearing a lot about need-aware and need-blind schools. Could someone please explain the difference between them? And how might this affect my chances of getting into certain colleges?
Has anyone here attended the National Student Leader Conference (NSLC)? I'm considering going, but I want to know more about it first. Can anyone share their experiences and whether it was valuable fo …
Hey all, does anyone know of any good music production summer programs for high school students? Looking for programs that teach audio engineering, songwriting, etc. Thanks in advance!
Hey guys, I took the October ACT and I'm pretty anxious to get my scores. Can anyone give me an idea of when they might be released?
Hey everyone! I just found out I'll likely be my high school's salutatorian. How much of an impact does this have on my college applications, and should I include it in my application somehow? Or is i …
So, I'm looking for a paid internship in NYC for high school students in the fall. Specifically, I'd prefer something related to science or tech, but I'm open to other fields too. Any suggestions on w …
Hey everyone! I'm hunting for some local scholarships to help pay for college. Does anyone have any tips on how to find these opportunities or resources on where to start looking? Thanks in advance!
Hi all! I'm starting to work on my college essays and I was curious about how many words I should be aiming for in my essay. Are there any general guidelines or suggestions? Thanks!
Hello! I'm an adopted high school junior looking for college scholarships. Does anyone know of any scholarships specifically for adopted students? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Hello, friends! I'll be taking the SAT this year and I'd like to know when the scores typically get released for each test date. Trying to plan out my college application process accordingly. Thanks f …