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I'm a junior starting to think about college applications. What factors do colleges usually look for in applicants? Any tips on building a strong application would be super helpful!
Hey guys! I'm trying to brainstorm ideas for my UC PIQ 6 answer, but I'm feeling a little stuck. Can anyone share some successful examples or tips they've used for this specific prompt? It would be gr …
I've read about the montage-style college essay, but I'm not sure how to approach it. Can someone who has successfully written a montage essay give some advice or examples? Thanks!
Hi folks! I'm wondering what aspects colleges typically look for in their applicants apart from good test scores? Are there any key elements they prioritize, like essays, extracurriculars, or recommen …
Hey guys! I've been thinking about joining DECA at my school and I'm wondering if it's worth it in terms of boosting my college applications. Does anyone have any experience with DECA and its impact o …
Hey guys! I've been looking at the math requirements for some colleges I'm interested in, and I'm wondering if Pre-Calculus is a required course for most schools. I'm currently taking Algebra II, and …
I've heard that using personal examples in college application essays can make them more effective. What exactly should these look like? How can I make sure my personal examples showcase my best quali …
Hey guys! So, I've been doing some research and thinking about how much weight SAT scores hold in predicting academic achievement at college. What have you found about the correlation between SAT scor …
Hey guys, I've seen a lot of people talk about having a 'max weighted GPA,' but I'm not exactly sure what that means. Can someone please help me understand what a max weighted GPA is and how it's calc …
Hey guys, I'm planning out my course schedule and can't decide between AP Chem and AP Physics. Which one do you think is more challenging? I'd appreciate any advice on this. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone, could somebody clarify what a 'baccalaureate degree' is? Just want to make sure I have my terms right when looking into colleges and degree programs.
I'm interested in becoming a lawyer. What are some majors I should consider in college to prepare me for law school and a career in the legal field?
Hi everyone! I've been working towards the Seal of Biliteracy for my high school diploma and was wondering if it's considered a national award in the eyes of colleges. Is it something that can help me …
Hey y'all! I'm looking for some unique project ideas for my National Honor Society chapter at my school. The projects should focus on community service, leadership, or academics. Any suggestions would …
Yo! I'm working on my National Honor Society application essay and I'm kind of stuck. Can someone share examples or give me some pointers on what to include in the essay? Any advice would be greatly a …
I'm brushing up on my grammar skills for the SAT and I'm a bit confused about complex sentences. What is a complex sentence and how can I recognize or create one?
I'm trying to figure out which history course to take next year - AP Government or AP US History (APUSH). Can anyone share their thoughts on which class they found to be more challenging? Thanks for t …
Hi everyone! I'm in the process of applying to colleges and my school uses the NGA grading system. How can I convert my NGA to a GPA that colleges will understand and accept?
I'm feeling overwhelmed about deciding which colleges to apply to. Are there any guidelines or tools that can help me narrow down my choices? Any advice is appreciated!
I'm looking into MSTP (MD/PhD) programs for my future college goals. How do I find reliable rankings and comparisons between different MSTP programs? Any tips on what to look for when researching thes …