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Hey everyone, kind of a random question, but I was wondering at what age do you typically complete high school and graduate in the US? Is it common for people to graduate early or maybe even later tha …
Hey there! I just finished taking the October SAT and I'm eager to see my scores. Can anyone tell me when the October SAT score release date is and what to expect when the scores come out? Much apprec …
Hey guys! So I just got my scores back, and I was wondering if there's any way to predict what my actual SAT score could be based on my PSAT results. What's the general correlation between the two? Th …
Quick question: Do I need to write supplemental essays for MIT? If so, do you guys have any advice on how to make them stand out and be successful?
Hey everyone, I'm currently a high school senior and I am looking for merit-based scholarships to help fund my college education. Can you help me find some reputable and worthwhile scholarships to app …
Hey everyone! I've been passionate about photography for a while now, and I want to enter some contests to gain more experience and maybe even win some prizes. Does anyone know of any photography cont …
I've recently heard about something called a 'PG year' (post-graduate year). Can someone elaborate on what this is, and what the benefits are of taking one?
Hey fellas! I'm a little stressed out because I just got a B on one of my courses and I'm afraid it will drop my GPA quite a bit. Does anyone know how much can a B affect my GPA? Thanks!
Hey y'all, I'm a student-athlete aiming to get a spot on a college sports team. How does the application process differ for athletes, and what can I do to strengthen my chances? Any advice is apprecia …
Hey guys, I'm struggling a bit with some of my classes in high school. Any tips or recommendations on how to maintain good grades throughout all four years? Thanks!
Hey everyone! So I was wondering, how do PSAT scores relate to SAT scores? If I do well on the PSAT, is that a good indicator that I'll do well on the SAT? Thanks all!
Hey everyone! I recently heard about MIT's WISE program (Weekend Immersion in Science and Engineering) and I think it'd be an interesting experience. Has anyone participated in it? How was your experi …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I recently got accepted into my school's NHS chapter. I was hoping to get some ideas on what kinds of activities or community service projects are usually successful or imp …
I'm considering taking an online summer school course to improve my academics. Are there any reputable online summer school programs for high school students that you guys recommend?
A bit stressed here, but do any of you know when the Brown video submission deadline is for this admissions cycle? I don't want to miss any opportunity to present myself as a well-rounded candidate.
Hey everyone! I'm challenging myself to tackle the hardest calculus questions out there. Do you have any suggestions for resources or specific questions to try? Looking for some brain teasers!
Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior and I've been considering going to med school in the future. Can anyone help me with some information on the classes that are usually required for med school admiss …
Hi there, my parents are immigrants and I'm always on the lookout for scholarships. Are there any scholarships specifically for children of immigrants? Any help would be amazing, thanks!
Hi, guys! How would you describe Cornell's engineering program in a few words? I'm thinking of applying and would like to get a better understanding of what it's like from someone who's been through i …
Hey there! I'm in the process of asking teachers for letters of recommendation and not sure if I should waive my right to review them. Would doing so make a difference in the college admissions proces …