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I'm in the process of applying to the National Honor Society, and I need some guidance on writing a strong essay. Can you guys share some examples of successful NHS essays or any tips that you've foun …
I'm stumped on the Columbia supplements 😅. Do you guys have any advice on how to approach them? What do they look for in a strong answer?
I've noticed a good number of NFL players come from HBCUs. Does their success have any effect on how these colleges are viewed in the admissions process? Curious if their athletic reputation helps wit …
Hi all! I'm applying to Tufts and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what qualities successful essays to this university had. What were the standout factors that made these essays unique …
I'm filling out my college applications and came across the option to waive my FERPA rights. Can someone explain what it means to have a FERPA waiver and the pros and cons of doing so? I'd really appr …
I didn't think much about it before, but now I’m considering joining the National Honor Society, and I'm already a senior. Is it too late for me to join, and even if I can, will colleges care since it …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm considering applying to college through either Early Decision I or Early Decision II. What are the main differences between ED I and ED II? Is there a signif …
Hey everyone! My school doesn't make class ranks readily available, so I'm wondering how I can find out my class rank? If it's not on my transcript, is there someone at my school I should ask?
Hey everyone! As a junior, I'm starting to feel the pressure of college applications approaching. I was wondering if any of you have advice on extra opportunities in high school that can boost my resu …
Hello, y'all! As a junior starting to think about college, I heard about the Malcolm Bernard HBCU Fair. How useful is attending something like this? Do you think it could boost my chances of getting i …
Hey everyone! As I'm preparing for my SAT, I'm finding the geometry portion to be particularly challenging. Do you have any recommendations for resources, tips, or strategies to tackle these questions …
I'm a junior interested in pre-med. I've found some high school medical summer programs that are pretty pricey, so I'm wondering if they're actually beneficial for college admissions or should I just …
Hey guys! Currently prepping for the AP Lang exam, and I could use some advice on writing the rhetorical analysis essay. What's the best way to approach the text and analyze the author's choices effec …
Just got waitlisted at one of my top choice colleges. It's honestly a little overwhelming. How should I approach this situation? Should I be writing a letter of continued interest, or is there a bette …
Hi all, I'm currently working on my Harvey Mudd application, and I'm feeling a little bit stressed about the supplemental essays. Any tips or advice on writing these? What do they want to see in a str …
Hey everyone! I'm applying to Harvard and considering writing the optional essay. Does anyone know how long it should be? I don't want to make it too short or too long!
Hi everyone! I was wondering, which AP exam do you think is the hardest to score a 5 on? I want to make sure I'm well prepared for my upcoming AP exams and would appreciate any insights.
Hello! I've been considering the Georgetown Summer Academy program and was wondering if anyone here has attended it? If so, what were your experiences, and do you think attending this program positive …
Super interested in some HBCUs and thinking of reaching out to current students. Kinda stressed about it though – what are some respectful and insightful questions I could ask to really learn about th …
I have to write a research paper for one of my classes, and I'm kind of struggling to come up with a topic that I'm both interested in and that would be suitable for a high school assignment. Can anyo …