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Hey! Can anyone share successful Penn State essays? Like essays that worked? I'm struggling to put together mine, and I could really use some inspiration/examples from others.
Hi everyone! I'm a junior who's interested in pursuing a career in medicine. I'd really appreciate if anyone could share some suggestions for medical extracurriculars that I can get involved in during …
Hey guys! I want to create a research project in my high school, but I'm not sure where to begin. Does anybody have tips on how to start, recruit participants, and get everything organized? Also, what …
Hey, guys! I have a Princeton University interview scheduled, and I'm both excited and nervous. Can any of you share advice or insight on potential questions they might ask and what I should be focusi …
I'm trying to decide between taking the SAT and the ACT, but I'm not sure which one would be better for me. Can someone give me a brief comparison and which one might be more suitable for different ty …
Hey everyone! I'm really interested in political science and I'm trying to find opportunities to explore it further during high school. Does anyone know about any internships or programs specifically …
I'm really interested in MIT and want to make sure I'm doing everything right during the application process. Does anyone have any specific advice for applying to MIT that might be different from othe …
I'm a junior and starting to think about college applications. How did you guys figure out what major to choose or what subject to study in college? Any advice appreciated!
I've been researching colleges, and Barnard has caught my attention. I know it's a prestigious all-women's college affiliated with Columbia, but can anyone give me more insight into what makes Barnard …
Hey, everyone! I'm looking into applying to Pepperdine University and I was wondering if any of you could share the essay prompts for the upcoming application season? Thanks in advance!
Hey, everyone! I have a Princeton alumni interview coming up, and I'm kind of nervous. Could you guys please let me know some questions they might ask or any tips for the interview? Thanks!
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior who comes from a lower-income background. I was wondering if there are any scholarships out there for disadvantaged or low-income students like me?
Hello! I'm just starting my PSAT preparation, and I was wondering about the format of math questions on the test. Are they different from the SAT's math section? Any recommendations for resources to p …
Hi all, I took the SAT in November and I'm kinda stressed about when I'll receive the scores. Can anyone tell me when to expect them?
Hey, I've come across the term 'pre-med track' quite often lately. Can anyone enlighten me on what this actually means? Is it a major or just a set of classes I need to take? Really appreciate the hel …
I just got my class rank, and it's in the form of a quintile. Can someone please explain what a quintile class rank means and how it might affect my college applications? Are quintile ranks as importa …
Hey guys! My parents want to support me in prepping for the ACT, but they're not sure how to start. Any advice or resources you could recommend for parents or tutors to teach the ACT effectively? Much …
Hey, I'm considering pursuing cognitive science in college and I was wondering if it's considered a STEM major. If it is, would it qualify me for STEM-related opportunities, internships, etc.?
Hey everyone! I recently got my PSAT score and it was an 1110. How well does this score predict what I might get on the actual SAT? I'd really appreciate any insight or advice you could provide!
I've been trying to find some reputable youth leadership programs that cater to high school students, but there's so many out there! Have any of you participated in one you'd recommend? I'm looking to …