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Hey fam, I'm trying to decide between taking a biology or physics class next year. I was wondering which one you personally enjoyed more and why? Which one would be more helpful for my college applica …
I'm a junior in high school and I've started thinking about my college applications. I was wondering, what's considered a good class rank to be competitive for top schools? I know it's not the only fa …
Hi everyone, my PSAT score wasn't as high as I wanted it to be. I want to know if this will negatively impact my college application process or if colleges even consider PSAT scores. Any info would he …
Hey y'all, I'm trying to get better at the SAT Writing section, specifically the improving paragraphs questions. Any techniques or tips to help me out? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I’m considering applying for a promotion at my part-time job. My supervisor really values me, and I think a letter of recommendation could help seal the deal. How would I …
Hey everyone! So I've been fortunate enough to be accepted to both UCLA and Berkeley, but I'm having a tough time deciding between the two. Can anyone share their experiences, pros, and cons of each s …
Hey y'all, I'm doing pretty well on the other sections of the ACT, but the Science section keeps tripping me up. Any tips from people who've improved their Science scores significantly?
Hi everyone! I want to make the most out of my junior summer, and I'm looking into college summer programs for high school students. What are some recommendations for reputable and worthwhile programs …
I have a friend who says they have a 3.0 GPA. Can someone please explain what that means in terms of their academic standing and how competitive it is for college admissions?
So, I'm about to start my senior year and I just realized that I haven't been involved in any extracurricular activities throughout high school. Is there anything I can do now to improve my college ap …
Hi all! I'm applying to Notre Dame and I'm currently working on the supplemental essays. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on what specific aspects of the school or my personality/experiences I s …
Hey, everyone! I'm working on my application for UT Austin, and I've hit a bit of a roadblock with the 'Change the World' essay. I'm struggling with ideas that sound interesting and impactful. Got any …
Hey friends, my ACT Math score is lagging, and it's bringing down my composite. Anyone got tips from a perfect scorer that could help me?
Hey everyone! I'm getting serious about ACT prep and I'm wondering if any of you have recommendations for the best ACT prep websites? Please share ones that you found helpful or think are worth checki …
Hey, I'm a homeschooled student and was wondering how to register for the SAT. Is the process any different for us compared to regular high school students? Thanks!
Hi, I'm a high school junior and I'm interested in biomedical engineering. Are there any internships or summer programs out there that cater to high school students with this interest? If so, could yo …
Hello fellow students! Just out of curiosity, what's the hardest question you've ever encountered when studying biology? I love a good challenge, and I'm interested to see what crazy stuff you guys ha …
Hi, I'm thinking about applying to Brandeis University and was wondering if any of you have tips for their supplemental essay. What should I focus on to make my application stand out? Any advice is ap …
Hey there! I'm gonna be applying to UNC Chapel Hill soon and I was wondering about their merit scholarships. What are some scholarships I should be looking into and what's the application process like …
Hey everyone! I was wondering if there's any sort of chart or ranking system that compares the difficulty level of various AP tests. I'm trying to plan my course load for next year, and I want to make …