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UC Essay: Significant Challenge Prompt

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 …

2 years ago

Asking a classsmate for a letter of recommendation?

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 …

2 years ago

Why do smart students sometimes score low on the SAT and ACT?

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 …

2 years ago

What should I include in my National Honor Society application essay?

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 …

2 years ago

Need advice on SAT trigonometry

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!

2 years ago

Notre Dame supplemental essays: Tips and advice?

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 …

2 years ago

Effective Supplemental Essay Strategies?

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 …

2 years ago

Advice for applying to the Coca Cola scholarship?

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 …

2 years ago

Standout Common App Essay Examples?

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 …

2 years ago

Tips for writing a prose analysis essay?

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 …

2 years ago

Difference between Need-Aware and Need-Blind Schools

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?

2 years ago

National Student Leader Conference Reviews?

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 …

2 years ago

Music production summer programs for high schoolers?

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!

2 years ago

October ACT scores release date?

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?

2 years ago

Thoughts on Being a Salutatorian?

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 …

2 years ago

Paid internships for high school students in NYC

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 …

2 years ago

Finding local scholarship opportunities

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!

2 years ago

Ideal word count for a college essay?

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!

2 years ago

Scholarships for adopted students?

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!

2 years ago

SAT Score Release Schedule

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 …

2 years ago
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