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I just found out that my high school uses a 5-point GPA scale. How does it differ from the more common 4-point scale? What do colleges think about this when evaluating applications? Do they adjust it …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and planning to apply to Emory next year. Can anyone share any successful Emory essay examples? It would be really helpful to see how successful applicants approached their e …

Hi all! I recently discovered the George Mason National Youth Leadership Forum and it seems like an interesting and valuable opportunity. Could anyone who has attended this forum share their experienc …

I came across something called the Renaissance HBCU Opportunity Fund and I’m trying to figure out what it is. Does it provide scholarships or support for students at HBCUs? Could it help me with colle …

I'm super interested in going into law and I've heard some good stuff about the Southern University Law Center. It being an HBCU is a bonus for me. Could anybody let me know how strong their law progr …

Hey guys, could use some advice. I'm figuring out the whole recommendation letter thing on the Common App and I’m wondering what I should tell my counselor to focus on that could really make my recomm …

Hi everyone! I'm really interested in the field of petroleum engineering and I was wondering how I can pursue this career path. Does anyone know what the key steps are in becoming a petroleum engineer …

Hey everyone, I'm interested in pursuing a career in medicine and I've been looking into free medical summer programs for high school students that I could join. Does anyone have any recommendations f …

Hi! I'm a junior thinking about applying to Stanford and I need some advice. How many AP classes should I take to be a competitive applicant? Is it better to challenge myself more or focus on fewer cl …

I’m thinking ahead about my college options and really value the HBCU experience. Does anyone have insights or experiences with online degrees offered by HBCUs? How do they compare to traditional camp …

Hey guys, I've heard about the Legends HBCU Scholarship and I'm super curious. How does it work and what do I need to get in on this opportunity? Are there specific requirements or is it open to all m …

Hey guys! I'm looking to start a new club at school to boost my extracurriculars for college applications. Can anyone suggest some cool or unique club ideas that would be both fun and beneficial for m …

Hi there! I just received a 'C' on one of my college classes and it's got me feeling pretty stressed. How bad is a 'C' on a college transcript in terms of graduate school applications or job prospects …

Has anyone applied for the Splunk HBCU scholarship? I'm trying to figure out how much these kinds of scholarships help with the financial strain of college. Any advice or experiences would be super ap …

I'm choosing my high school foreign language classes right now, but I'm curious about what college language requirements generally look like. Does anyone know how many semesters of foreign language mo …

Hi everyone, I have a scholarship interview coming up soon. I'm a little stressed about it. Can you guys share some common interview questions that I should be preparing for? Thank you!

Hey everyone, I'm starting the whole college application process and I feel a bit overwhelmed. Can anyone help me out by letting me know about how much time it usually takes to apply to colleges? Than …

Hey everyone! I've seen the term 'intended major' pop up a few times when looking at college applications. Can someone explain what it means and how it might affect my application process?

I was just wondering, does participation in gym class actually count towards your overall high school GPA? Or is it considered separate from your academic grades? Any info would be much appreciated!

I've set my sights on attending an Ivy League school. Can anyone share advice and insights on what it takes to get accepted into these prestigious universities and how to stand out as a strong candida …