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Hey everyone, quick question: How can I get a copy of my high school diploma? I graduated a while back and can't find the original anywhere. Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

Hey fellow students! I'm a junior and passionate about pursuing medicine in the future. I want to start a medical club at my school to bring together students with similar interests. Any ideas or reco …

Hey! I'm considering a career in the STEM field but I'm honestly not sure what's out there or what I'd enjoy the most. Does anyone have any advice on exploring STEM careers or any resources that could …

Hi everyone! I've got a 17 on my ACT, and I'm wondering what it would be equivalent to in the SAT scoring system. I've seen different conversion charts online, so I'm a bit confused. Can anyone help m …

Hey, I'm trying to figure out my schedule for next year and wanna know what the easiest AP class is. I wanna challenge myself but I'd like to start with something not too overwhelming! Any suggestions …

What's up, folks? I'm really stressing about college tuition, and I'm determined to get a full ride scholarship. Could anyone provide me with some solid advice or insight on how to get one? I'd really …

Ok, so I'm starting to get stressed about the cost of college. I know there are things like scholarships, grants, and financial aid, but what kind of strategies have you guys used to pay for college, …

Art is my passion, and I'm looking to apply to some top art schools. How can I make my portfolio and application stand out to admissions officers? Any tips or insights would be fantastic!

I'm a little stressed about my SAT scores. I've taken it twice already, and I'm not sure if I should take it again to try for a better score. Does taking the test multiple times look bad to colleges? …

Hey everyone, I'm torn between applying for Vanderbilt and Duke as my top choices. Can you guys give me some pros and cons of each to help me decide? Your opinions would be super helpful!

I'm considering applying to Johns Hopkins University through their ED2 program. Can someone who has gone through the process provide some insights, advice or suggestions? I'd really appreciate any hel …

Hey, I'm working on an essay for Rice University and I'm not really sure what to focus on. For anyone who is a current student or has applied there, what would you say are Rice's standout attributes t …

Hey everyone! So I'm working on the famous Stanford roommate essay, and I'm honestly struggling. Does anyone have any examples or tips for writing a standout roommate essay? I really want to make mine …

So I've been considering joining my school's Key Club, but I wanted to know if it's actually good for college applications? Will colleges see participation in Key Club as a positive thing or is it jus …

Hey guys, I'm feeling overwhelmed by the whole college application process and deadlines. Does anyone have a simple infographic or visual guide that can help me understand the process a little better? …

Yo, guys! I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to find a great summer program to participate in before applying to college. Any recommendations? It could be academic, creative, or anything in betw …

I've been looking into University of California, Irvine (UCI) and University College London (UCL), but I'm having a hard time figuring out their tuition fees. Does anyone know if there's a significant …

I'm not too familiar with the 4.0 scale, and I currently have a 3.4 GPA. What does that mean in terms of my academic performance? Are colleges likely to view this as a strong GPA?

I really want to get involved in research during high school. What resources are available for high school students who want to conduct research? Is it possible to get involved in research outside of …

I'm a bit torn on which math class to take this year. I'm considering either Calculus or Statistics, but I've heard mixed opinions on which is harder. Can anyone here share their experiences and insig …