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Hello fellow applicants! I'm getting ready to apply to colleges and I know we have to send our mid-year transcripts. My question is, when is the best time to send them? Should I send them as soon as t …

Hi all! Just a quick question: what does SAT actually stand for? I know it's a standardized test that many of us take for college admissions, but what do the letters themselves mean? Thanks in advance …

Hey everyone! I recently joined the National Honors Society at my school, and I wanted to know if being a member would significantly help my college application. What do admissions officers think abou …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've heard people talking about how different senior year is compared to junior year, especially with college apps and all. Can you break it down for me? What should I e …

Hi everyone! I'm applying to Occidental College and I'm a little bit stressed about the supplemental essays. Does anyone have any tips or resources to help with writing these essays? It would be great …

I'm interested in pursuing a career as a psychiatrist, but I'm not sure if it's a tough path to follow. Can anyone provide some insight on the level of difficulty or challenges they faced in becoming …

Hello! I've noticed that the ACT Science section has a lot of reading involved. How should I approach it, and does anyone have any tips for handling the dense passages more effectively? Thanks!

Hey guys, I'm studying for the ACT and I'm struggling with the grammar section. Does anyone have a good ACT grammar rules guide or advice on how to improve my understanding of it? I'd really appreciat …

So, I'm trying to figure out which colleges are most likely to offer National Merit Scholarships. Is there a list of schools somewhere that partner with the program? If so, where would I find this lis …

Hi there! I'm trying to decide whether to take Biology or Chemistry next year. I'm wondering which subject is generally considered more difficult. If anyone has taken both, I'd love to hear your thoug …

Hey everyone! I need some help deciding what math classes to take during my remaining time in high school. What math courses do you think are most beneficial for college applications, and how importan …

I'm from a low-income background and worried about college finances. Can anyone recommend scholarships or financial aid programs I should look into?

Hi everyone! I was curious about the history of the ACT test – how it came about, its original purpose, and how it has evolved over time. If anyone has any information about this, I'd love to learn mo …

Hi everyone, I'm a little stressed about the toughest ACT reading questions. Could you guys please share some tips or methods you've used for these kinds of questions? Your experience could really hel …

Hey guys, I'm preparing to apply for nursing programs and I was wondering if any of you have any tips or suggestions on writing a strong nursing admission essay? What topics should I cover and what ki …

Hey everyone, I'm a current junior and I wanted to know if anyone could give me some guidance on how to apply for ACT accommodations. What's the process like and is there anything I should be aware of …

Hi all, I'm a junior working on SAT prep, and I'm having trouble with the vocabulary part. Does anyone have any effective tips or methods for studying and memorizing a ton of SAT vocab? Thanks in adva …

I'm thinking about taking an AP science class next year and can't decide between AP Biology and AP Chemistry. Which one is generally considered more difficult? Looking for some opinions from those who …

Hi all! I've decided to participate in the PhysicsBowl this year to challenge myself and maybe add to my resume. What tips or resources do you have for preparing for the competition? Thanks in advance …

Can someone explain need-blind admissions? How do colleges that claim to be need-blind actually practice this during the admissions process? Does it benefit or harm any specific group of applicants?