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Hey guys! I'm working on a college application essay where I need to write about an academic subject that inspires me. I'm not sure how to start or choose the right topic. Can you share any advice or …
Hi there! My top choice is UC Berkeley, and I'm wondering if anyone can give me some insight into what they value in applicants. Like, do they care more about GPA, extracurriculars, or something else? …
Hello! I've just finished Spanish 3 this year, and I'm curious about the difficulty level of Spanish 4 in high school. Can anyone who has taken it weigh in on the workload and concepts we might cover?
Hi all! I'm applying to Vassar College and I need some ideas for my supplement essay. If you've gone through the process, what topics did you write about and what do you think worked well for you? Tha …
I'm working on my college applications, and I'm not sure how to effectively write about my extracurricular activities. Could anyone share their experience or suggestions on how to present them in a wa …
Hi, I could use some help with the macro logic part of the ACT English—specifically when it comes to sentence order. Just wondering if anyone could share some solid advice about it. Much appreciated!
Hey everyone! I'm really interested in biology and I'm looking for summer programs catered to high school students that could give me more hands-on experience. What are some recommendations for reputa …
I've heard a lot about the changes between the old SAT and the new SAT, but I haven't found a quick summary of the differences. Could someone give me a brief rundown of how they compare?
Hey everyone, I'm applying to colleges in the fall and wondering when I should expect to receive acceptance letters. Do all colleges have a set date for releasing decisions or does it vary by institut …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide between taking the SAT and ACT, and I'm curious if anyone has any statistics on how students typically perform on the math sections of these tests? Especially any tr …
Hi everyone, I have a 3.1 GPA and I'm a junior. Is this GPA considered good enough for university applications? If not, what are some ways I can improve my application to make up for my GPA?
Hey y'all! I found out I'm a National Merit Semifinalist (super excited!). I'm working on my application to become a Finalist, and I was wondering if any current Finalists or previous winners have any …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior considering majoring in math when I go to college. I was wondering if anyone can give me advice on which classes I should take to best prepare myself for a math major. Any t …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to plan ahead and get a jump on finding a summer internship for 2023. Can anyone recommend some internships specifically for high school students that I should apply to? Bonus …
Ugh, student loans... I might need one for college and I'm kinda overwhelmed. Does anyone have a simple, step-by-step guide on how to apply for a student loan? Any tips on managing them would be amazi …
Hello, I was wondering if AP Calc BC is equivalent to Calc 2 in college? I'm hoping to get a head start on college-level math, so just wanted to make sure I'm on track.
Hey everyone! I currently have a 4.6 weighted GPA and I'm wondering if it's considered good enough for competitive colleges. How does this GPA usually fare in the application process? Any personal exp …
I'm thinking about registering for the SAT soon but wanted to know—what time does the test usually start? Just trying to get an idea so I can plan my day accordingly.
Hi everyone! I'm starting to prep for the SAT, and I'm curious about how hard the English section is. What kind of challenges should I expect, and are there any tips to help me excel in this part of t …
Hey y'all! So I've got to write a term paper for my history class, but I'm having trouble coming up with a good topic. Do you guys have any suggestions for interesting topics that would be fun to expl …