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Hey everyone! I've been receiving mostly A-'s in my high school courses and I'm a bit unsure about the GPA scale. Does an A- count as a 4.0, or is it less than that? How does this affect my overall GP …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college essays and I could use some inspiration. Does anyone have examples of award-winning college essays that they can share, or any resources where I can fi …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm really interested in mechanical engineering. Are there any internships or programs out there specifically targeted at high school students? I'd love to …
I've started using Khan Academy to prep for the SAT. Any tips on how to get the most out of their resources? What worked best for you when you used the platform?
Hey everyone! I'm applying to some University of California schools this year and I was wondering if there's a specific word limit for the UC personal insight questions. Does anyone have that info? Th …
I'm currently taking AP US History, and I'll be taking the APUSH exam in a few months. For those who have taken it, how difficult did you find the exam? Do you have any tips on how to prepare for it e …
I applied to NYU and I'm anxiously awaiting my decision. Does anyone know what time the decisions are typically released or is it just an all-day waiting game? I'm really excited and just want to be p …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior looking to get more involved with medical-related activities. Can anyone suggest some medical competitions for high school students that I could participate in? I'd love to …
Hey everyone, I'm really passionate about engineering and want to find an internship for this summer. Are there any summer engineering internships that accept high school students? Thanks in advance!
I'm really interested in applying to UCLA for Biomedical Engineering. Can anyone shed some light on the program? How are the faculty, research opportunities, and the overall experience? Also, if you'r …
Hey guys, I'm planning on applying to the University of Florida next year. Can anyone share the current essay prompts they're using for their application? I want to get a head start on brainstorming i …
Hi, everyone! I'm extremely interested in law and I'm looking to get some experience during high school. Does anyone know of any legal internships or programs for high school students? I'm hoping to f …
Hey everyone, I'll be taking Pre-Calculus next year, and I'm a bit nervous about its difficulty. On a scale of 1-10, how difficult did you find Pre-Calc in high school?
Hey, I'm a junior and I'm considering a career in civil service after college. I was wondering if anyone has any tips for preparing for the New York State civil service exams that would help increase …
I've heard that for Brown University, an application video is optional. Has anyone submitted one, and if so, do you think it helped your application? Just curious about others experiences before I dec …
Are any of you familiar with what a mid-year report entails? What information does it include and how can I make sure it's submitted to the colleges I'm applying to? Thanks!
Hi, I'm working on my University of California application, and I'm not sure how many activities I should list. Can someone please tell me the ideal number? I want to make sure I'm doing this right. T …
As the AP exam season approaches, I could use some advice for tackling the Calculus AP questions. Has anyone found any effective study techniques or resources to prepare for the different question typ …
I'm interested in pharmacy, but I'm not sure if it is an actual major. Can someone clarify if I can major in pharmacy or if there are specific programs I need to look into?
Hi, does anyone know the process of qualifying and winning a National Merit Scholarship? I scored pretty high on my PSAT and I think I might have a shot at it. Can anyone share their experiences, any …