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Ayo! Just trying to keep my hopes up (and already stressing lol). Can anyone tell me what the Stanford acceptance letters are like? Maybe a description, or any little details you can recall? It's alwa …
Hey guys, I'm thinking about running for class president next year. Any tips or strategies on how to campaign effectively and win the election? What qualities do you think make a successful class pres …
Hi guys! I've heard that it's really tough to get into Stanford, so I'm trying to figure out how to maximize my chances. Any tips or knowledge about their admission criteria would be so helpful. Thank …
Hey y'all! I saw an infographic somewhere about tips for getting into your top choice college. Anyone else seen it or got any advice on this topic? Thanks in advance!
Hey y'all, I'm really interested in pursuing premed in college, and I'm kind of lost on what courses I should be taking in high school to prepare for that. Can anyone tell me what classes or activitie …
Hey guys, I've heard a lot about accelerated classes and how they're more challenging than regular classes. Can someone explain to me what accelerated classes are, how they differ from other classes, …
Sup y'all, I was wondering how much I could realistically raise my GPA in one year. I'm trying to get into a better school and I want to make a significant improvement. Can anyone share their experien …
Hey guys, my vocabulary is not as strong as I'd like it to be, especially with college essays and standardized exams coming up. Do you have any recommendations for spelling word games that could help …
Hey everyone, I'm applying for some scholarships, and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to express why I deserve the scholarship in my essays. Could you guys give me some tips on how to articula …
I've taken both the SAT and ACT, but I'm not quite satisfied with either of my scores. Should I retake one of them? How do I decide which test to focus on when retaking?
I've heard about some students taking the SAT or ACT in 7th grade. Is this really a thing, and if so, could someone explain the benefits of doing this? I'm curious to know if this could help me down t …
I'm interested in studying neuroscience, but I'm also considering medical school in the future. Is a neuroscience major a good choice for getting into med school, or should I pick a different major li …
Hi everyone, I'm starting the IB Diploma and I want to know which study resources are the most helpful for IB Math SL and HL. Any recommendations for textbooks, websites or anything else that helped y …
Hey everyone! I'm applying for scholarships and I came across a question asking why I deserve the scholarship. I'm finding it difficult to express my thoughts in an earnest and convincing manner. How …
I'm considering taking AP Computer Science Principles next year. How easy or difficult have you found the class? What's the workload like, and would you recommend it?
Hi all, I'm interested in potentially pursuing a career in pharmacy. Can anyone share what you typically learn in pharmacy school? Any insights would be appreciated!
Hey everyone! I've been trying to get more involved in my school and show leadership, but I'm not sure how. What are some ways to show leadership besides getting elected for a student council position …
I'm currently a junior and I'm worried that my lack of extracurricular activities will hurt me in the college application process. Are there any solutions or suggestions for what I can do now to impro …
Hey y'all, I'm curious about the timeline for taking the SAT and ACT. When would be the best time to start studying and when should I plan to take the tests?
Hey, I'm just wondering about what the average GPA is for American high school students. This would help me understand where I stand compared to my peers and what I should aim for.