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Hey there! I'm in the process of applying to colleges and I've come across some that offer room and board scholarships. Does anyone know the criteria for getting those scholarships? Also, are there an …
Hello everyone! I'm an international junior planning to apply to MIT next year. Does anyone know the minimum TOEFL score MIT requires for admission? Thanks for your help!
Hey everyone, I've been looking into the NYLF Medicine Program and I'm wondering if any of you have participated in it before. Could you share your experiences and thoughts on whether it's worth atten …
Hey everyone! I'm in the process of filling out my FAFSA and I'm trying to figure out how to add more than 10 schools to it. I've heard that it's possible, but I'm not exactly sure how to do it. Can s …
Hello! I'm looking to apply to Arizona State University's Barrett Honors College, and I'm wondering about the essay prompts for their application. Can anyone share their experience or any tips for pre …
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some real-life examples of leadership within a school setting. What are some ways you've demonstrated leadership in your school, either through extracurriculars or in the …
Hi everyone! I'm trying to figure out how many extracurricular activities I should be involved in for college applications. Is there an ideal number I should aim for or is the quality of activities mo …
I came across the term 'intellectual heritage' while looking for college courses, could someone help me understand what it means? Does it have something to do with a specific field of study or is it m …
Hey fam! I'm torn between taking AP classes or sticking to honors. Can anyone help me understand the pros and cons of each? Is one significantly more impressive to colleges than the other?
I've been looking into colleges with open curriculum, where there are fewer core requirements. Can anyone recommend some good open curriculum schools?
I'm working on my application essay for nursing school and feeling a little stuck. What are some important topics or points that I should definitely cover in my essay? Any tips or advice would be grea …
Hey, I'm planning on taking AP Seminar next year and I'm curious about how the exam is structured. Can anyone please share the different sections, their format and weightage in the overall score? Than …
Hey guys, I'm looking to get more involved in national competitions during my high school years. Can anyone recommend some popular national competitions for students like me? I'm open to various subje …
Hello, fellow students! Just curious if anyone could give me some ideas on non-scholastic distinctions worth pursuing. I'd like to build up a diverse list of achievements and accolades that can help m …
Hey there, I've seen people talking about 'SAT Scholars' online, and I was just wondering what exactly that term means? Is it some kind of award or recognition for high-scoring students? Please enligh …
Hey, I'm a junior girl really into STEM fields, and I'm currently researching scholarships for college. Do you guys know any good scholarships specifically for girls in STEM? I'd appreciate any advice …
Hi everyone! I was considering taking AP Physics C next year and I heard it's pretty challenging. What are some of the prerequisites I should have covered before attempting the class? Also, if you cou …
Hey guys, I'm wondering if taking AP classes is better than honors courses. Are colleges more impressed by students taking AP? What are your experiences with balancing the workload between the two?
I'm a junior and I've started to worry about how I'll pay for college. Does anyone have any advice on finding scholarships that could help me out? I'd love to know which resources and websites have be …
I've seen a few people questioning the legitimacy of the National Honor Society. Can anyone here provide some insight? Is it worth joining or is it just a waste of time and money?