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Hello! I'm thinking about following a pre-law track in college. Can anyone tell me what the requirements are for pre-law students and any recommended courses I should take in high school to gain a sol …
Hi everyone! I'm considering going into the medical field, and I was wondering what classes are usually required for pre-med or med school admissions? Thanks in advance!
Hello! I'm a bit confused about the number of community service hours needed to graduate high school. How many hours should I aim for? I've heard different things from my peers, so I figured I'd ask h …
I'm a junior in high school and I'm super interested in getting an athletic scholarship for college. Can someone explain the process of obtaining scholarships as a student-athlete? Also, any tips on h …
Hello! I'm looking to improve my essay writing and would love some advice on how to use more academically appropriate vocabulary. What are some tips or resources to help me build a stronger vocabulary …
I'm a junior and thinking about joining a pre-college summer program at UCLA. Does anyone have any recommendations for impactful programs they've attended or heard about? I'm open to various subject a …
Hey, I'm a junior planning to take a few AP tests for the first time and I'm a bit curious about their length. About how much time should I expect to spend taking each AP exam? And are some tests long …
Hey y'all! I live in New York and I was wondering how many different Regents exams are there? Do I need to take them all or just specific ones for my classes? Any info would be super helpful!
I've heard upperclassmen mentioning 'senioritis' a lot. What is it really? Is it just a term for being stressed out or feeling unproductive in senior year?
I'm in the process of writing my USC application essays, and I'm pretty stressed. Does anyone have any examples of essays that worked or tips on how to write a successful USC essay? Any help would be …
Hey friends, I just took the ACT and I'm wondering how long it usually takes to receive the scores. Can somebody let me know what the typical wait time is? Thanks in advance!
Hey guys, I'm starting to look at colleges and wondering how much I should trust those college ranking lists. Can anyone share their thoughts on whether they're accurate, helpful, or should be taken w …
Hi all, I'm working on improving my score in the Math section of both the SAT and ACT. I'm having some trouble with solid geometry problems. Can anyone suggest any resources like guides or videos that …
Is it common for there to be only one valedictorian in a school, or multiple ones depending on the number of students? How is this usually determined? Just curious about the process!
Hey guys! So, I got a B+ in one of my classes, but I'm not entirely sure how that translates to a 4.0 scale. Can anyone help me figure that out? Thanks!
I've heard about the AVID club at my school, but I don't really know what it does. Can anyone explain the purpose of an AVID club and what kind of activities it usually involves? Would it be beneficia …
Hey guys! So I'm currently brainstorming ideas for the Brown supplement. Do you have any suggestions on unique topics or perspectives I could use to showcase my personality and values?
Hi everyone! I'm looking to apply for some art contest scholarships to help with college costs. Any suggestions for contests I should be entering? Thanks in advance!
What's up, guys? So, I'm planning to take the AP Gov test soon, but I'm not quite sure about its duration. Can someone who has taken the test before tell me how long it is? Thanks!
Hey there! I'm trying to create a balanced college list, and I'm not really sure how to find or categorize my target schools. What factors should I consider when determining which schools are my targe …