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Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm exploring different summer opportunities. I've heard UVA has some great summer programs geared toward high school students. Can anyone share their experi …
I'm trying to understand how my 91 GPA translates to the 4.0 scale that colleges use. Anyone knows how to convert this or where I can find a conversion chart? Thanks!
Hey guys, I've been hearing a lot about the importance of volunteer hours for college admissions. Can someone break down what it's all about? Are there any requirements or recommendations for the numb …
Hey guys! I was wondering what sets Dartmouth apart from other Ivy League universities? I'm trying to build my list of colleges and I'd really appreciate any insights on what makes Dartmouth stand out …
I'm currently exploring different fields of study, and I'm torn between biochemistry and biomedical engineering. Can you guys help me understand the differences between them and how you think they cou …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior trying to understand the college admissions process and I'm a little confused. What's the difference between cumulative GPA and overall GPA? Is it just a different name for …
Hi, I'm really interested in UPenn's Leadership in the Business World (LBW) program. Could someone share their experience with LBW or any insights about the program? What did you like or dislike about …
Hey! I'm applying to UC schools this year and I'm having a bit of trouble with my essays. I'm looking for examples of successful UC application essays to get some ideas and see what has worked for oth …
Hey everyone! I'm applying to WashU and have started working on my supplemental essays. For those of you who have already applied or are currently working on it, could you share some advice on how to …
Hey everyone! I'm starting to make my college list and I'm really interested in studying engineering. What are some of the best engineering schools in the southeast region? Any suggestions would be mu …
Hi everyone! I'm thinking about claiming financial independence from my parents for college purposes. What are the implications of this decision, and what should I consider before making this choice?
Hello! Does anyone have any examples or tips on the essays for UW Madison? If you got accepted, what do you think helped you stand out in your essays? Cheers!
Hi guys, so I have an unweighted GPA, but some colleges only look at weighted GPAs. Is there some kind of converter or tool to convert my unweighted GPA to a weighted one? I'd appreciate any help on t …
Hi all! I would love to attend a STEM-focused summer program before my senior year. Can anyone suggest some of the best STEM summer programs for high school students? I appreciate any help!
Hey guys! I recently took the SAT and ended up scoring in the 97th percentile. To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what that means. Could someone explain what the percentile ranking represents and how …
Hey, I'm considering pursuing a career as a radiologist and was wondering what kind of education is needed for this profession. Would anyone be able to provide some guidance on what degrees and certif …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been considering a career in law. I know that there isn't a specific 'pre-law' major, so I'm wondering what undergrad majors would best set me up for success in law …
Hey y'all, I'm trying to research colleges and I want to know which university has the highest graduation rate. I feel like this is important to consider because it might indicate the support they off …
Hey fellow math nerds! I'm working through some AP Calc problems and I've hit a roadblock with a few of them. Is there anyone who'd be willing to help me out or point me towards some resources that ex …
Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to the University of New Orleans, but I'm having trouble finding information about their tuition per semester. Can someone help me out with this? Thanks in advan …