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Hey everyone, I am a practicing Catholic in high school and I'm looking for college scholarships. Are there any scholarships specifically for Catholic students available? I'd appreciate any suggestion …

Hey guys, I've signed up for the SAT in a month but something unexpected came up and I'm not sure if I can make it. What's the cancelation policy for the SAT? Can I get a refund or reschedule?

Hey, I've been hearing mixed opinions about the College Board AP program lately. I'm considering taking a few AP classes next year, but I want to know about potential drawbacks or problems with the AP …

Hi everyone! I'm taking the IB Geography SL/HL course and I'm wondering if you have any study tips or resource recommendations to help me prepare for the exams. What did you guys find most helpful for …

I'm trying to figure out what to write for my scholarship application essay where I have to answer 'Why are you applying for this scholarship?' What are some good reasons to include that would stand o …

My school just announced that they're accepting applications for the National Honor Society (NSHS). Was it worth it for any of you who joined? I'd love to hear about your experiences and if you think …

What's the process for sending free SAT score reports? I know that there's a time frame to send them for free, but I'm not exactly sure how it works. Any help would be appreciated!

Hey everyone. I've been working on calculus and sometimes find myself getting stuck on some really hard questions. Can I get some advice on how to approach difficult calculus problems? Are there any o …

Hey guys! I've been reading up on the new SAT scoring and I'm curious about how it can benefit students. Does anyone have any insights or analysis on what potential advantages this new system has comp …

Hey there! I'm a high school junior and I'm really interested in applying for the Gates Millennium Scholarship. If anyone here has had any success with the application or knows someone who has, I'd ap …

Okay, so I'm really struggling with the statistics-related questions on the SAT. Any tips or resources to help ace those questions? It's my weakest point right now...

Hi guys! I keep hearing rumors that APUSH is the hardest AP class out there. Is this true, or are people just exaggerating? What's your opinion, and if you don't think APUSH is the hardest, which AP c …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide between taking the PSAT 10 and the PSAT/NMSQT. What are the main differences between the two tests and which one would be more beneficial for me as a high school stu …

Hey guys, I'm not sure if it's better to guess on the SAT when I don't know the answer, or just leave the question blank. I've heard that guessing might lead to negative consequences, but I'm not sure …

I'm working on a narrative essay about overcoming a challenge in my life, but I'm struggling with how to focus it and what details to include. Can anyone on here give me some advice on how to approach …

Hi, I'm planning to apply to Lehigh University in the future and I heard there's a supplemental essay as part of the application. What kind of questions do they usually ask? Any advice on what to focu …

Just out of curiosity, can anyone tell me what some of the most difficult exams in the world are? I know there are some really challenging tests out there but I'm curious to see what others think!

Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I'm interested in the Nevada Millennium Scholarship for college. Does anyone know the requirements and eligibility criteria for this scholarship? Any tips on …

I haven't been able to get involved in many extracurricular activities during high school, and I'm worried it might hurt my college applications. What can I do to make up for this gap and still presen …

Hey everyone! I've been thinking about joining a volunteer abroad program during one of my summer breaks. Has anyone here done that before? What was your experience like and did it help your college a …