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Can you give me a list of Division 1 football schools?

Hi everyone! I'm really interested in playing football in college, and I'm currently researching schools with Division 1 football programs. Can someone provide a list or a link for the list of Divisio …

2 years ago

Summer Writing Programs for High Schoolers?

I'm looking for some summer writing programs for high school students, preferably residential programs where I can interact with others sharing my passion for writing. Any suggestions?

2 years ago

Leadership positions in high school

Hey guys, I'm trying to get more involved in school activities and I was wondering what leadership positions have you held or seen others hold during high school? I'd really appreciate some examples t …

2 years ago

How does a 4.0 GPA translate in terms of letter grades?

Can someone help me understand what a 4.0 GPA means in terms of letter grades? Like, is it all A's or a mix of A's and B's? Thanks!

2 years ago

Thoughts on UCLA single dorms?

Hey everyone, I'm kinda leaning towards UCLA for college and I'm curious about their single dorm options. What's the general opinion on them and how do they compare to shared dorms in terms of space a …

2 years ago

What makes a strong topic sentence?

Hey guys, I'm struggling with creating strong topic sentences for my essays. What are some key elements to consider while crafting them? Any guidance is appreciated!

2 years ago

Tips for getting into Princeton?

Hello! I've got my sights set on Princeton, but I wanna know if anyone has any tips or advice on how to really stand out in my application. What do they prioritize in applicants? Thanks for the help!

2 years ago

Where to find AP Spanish Language practice exams?

Hola amigos! I'm looking for some AP Spanish Language and Culture practice exams to help me prepare for the real deal. Does anyone know of good online resources or websites with free practice exams? M …

2 years ago

Best Journalism Camps for High School Students

Hey everyone! I'm super passionate about journalism and I want to improve my skills in the field. Could you guys recommend some journalism camps or programs for high school students to attend during t …

2 years ago

Best way to study for IB History SL/HL?

History has always been one of my favorite subjects, but I'm a little bit stressed about preparing for IB History SL/HL exams. Anyone here have advice on which resources to use and study strategies th …

2 years ago

Ways to enhance reading comprehension?

Hey, I'm having some trouble with reading comprehension, and I really want to improve. Any advice or techniques you guys used to get better at this skill?

2 years ago

How to pass the ACT?

Taking the ACT soon and I'm super anxious about scoring well. Can you guys share any tips or advice on how you approached your ACT prep and what to focus on in order to pass with a good score?

2 years ago

IB Biology Textbooks: Which ones are the best?

Hey fellow students, I'm starting IB Biology soon and I'm trying to find the best textbook for both SL and HL. Have any of you had success with certain textbooks or seen any good reviews? Please let m …

2 years ago

What's considered a good SAT score?

Hey, I'm kinda new to the whole college application process, and I was wondering, what's actually considered a good SAT score? I know it varies by college, but I'm looking for an overall ballpark. If …

2 years ago

Sending SAT scores to colleges

Hi everyone! I'm trying to figure out how to send my SAT scores to the colleges I'm applying to. Does anyone know how I can do this? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

How can I choose the best UC essays prompts for my application?

Hi everyone! I'm starting to work on my UC applications and I'm not sure which essay prompts to choose among the eight options. How did you guys decide on your prompts? Any tips or advice would be gre …

2 years ago

How to maximize my chances of getting into MIT?

Hey everyone, MIT is my dream school, and I'm wondering what I can do to maximize my chances of getting accepted. Do any of you have any tips or suggestions on what they look for in applicants?

2 years ago

How can I write an awesome ACT Essay?

I'll be sitting for the ACT soon, and I need help with the essay portion. Has anyone got a step-by-step example or tips on how to write an impressive ACT Essay? I could really use some guidance on thi …

2 years ago

How to Get a Perfect 36 on ACT?

Hey everyone, I wanna get that perfect ACT score. For those who scored a 36 or know how to, can you please share some tips on acing each section? What resources and study strategies did you use?

2 years ago

BU supplemental essays example?

Hey fellow applicants! I'm working on my BU supplemental essays and experiencing a bit of writer's block. Can anyone provide some examples or ideas on how to approach these prompts in an interesting a …

2 years ago
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