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I'm a little worried because I might end up with a C in one of my college classes this semester. Is getting a C a considerable setback when it comes to my future prospects, like grad school or job opp …

Hey everyone! I've been asked to write a recommendation letter for one of my fellow students who's applying for the National Honor Society. What should I include in the letter? Are there any specific …

Hey everyone! I'm working on my MIT supplement essays, and I'm a little stressed about how to make them stand out. Any advice to make them more interesting to the admissions officers?

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Hey everyone! I'm applying to Princeton and want to know how much weight they give to their supplemental essays. Can anyone shed some light on what they're looking for and how important they are in th …

Hey everyone! I've been researching the PSAT and National Merit Scholarship process, and I'm curious about how the PSAT cutoffs are determined. Are they set in advance, or do they change each year bas …

Hey everyone! I'm looking for some online internships that are open to high school students. What are some reputable organizations or interesting fields I should look into? Please share your experienc …

Hi guys! I'm trying to understand the PSAT conversion chart. How does it convert the raw scores into scaled scores? And how should I use this chart to get an idea of where I stand in comparison to oth …

Hello! I'm working on my University of Michigan application and they have a 'community' essay prompt. I'm struggling to come up with ideas. Can anyone help me out with some tips or guidance on how to …

Hey everyone! I've been hearing a lot about college legacies lately and wondered how it could affect my college application. Can anyone explain to me what it means to be a 'legacy' and if it can give …

Hello everyone! As a junior in high school, I've been researching college degrees and came across the term 'baccalaureate degree'. What exactly is a baccalaureate degree, and how does it compare to an …

Hey guys, so I'm a rising junior and I need to select my classes soon. Can anyone give me a solid high school class guide, maybe shedding light on which courses are most useful for college admissions …

Hey, guys! I'm struggling with the SAT Writing section, and I need some good strategies for tackling it. Can anyone offer some helpful tips for this section? Anything would be appreciated!

I've been accepted to Georgetown and I'm considering living in New South Hall. Can anyone who's lived there share their experience? Are the rooms nice, and is the dorm overall a good place to stay dur …

Does anyone know if there's a significant difference in the level of competition between Division II and Division III college athletics? Trying to figure out which is the better fit for me.

Hi everyone! I'm working on college applications and I'm stuck on the University of Michigan essay about community. Could any of you give me some pointers on how to handle this topic? I want my essay …

Hello, I was looking into the social aspects of Princeton, and I found out about their dining clubs. Can someone please explain the differences between each of them? How do they fit into the campus ex …

I need to choose my classes for junior year and I'm not sure what to pick. Can anyone give some advice on which classes will be the most helpful or interesting? I'm leaning towards a STEM major in col …

Hi everyone! I need to improve my ACT English score and I'm looking for some great prep books. What books would you recommend for a thorough understanding of the concepts and practice tests? Thanks so …

I really want to improve my SAT writing score, but there are so many prep books available. Which ones should I invest my time in? If you have used any that genuinely helped you improve, please let me …