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I've been cheering for most of high school and am starting to look at colleges. I heard some schools offer cheer scholarships. What does it take to get one, and can you guys recommend any colleges kno …
Considering business as a major, but I'm curious about the difficulty level. How hard is it to maintain a good GPA in a business program? Would love to hear perspectives from current business majors, …
What's up, I'm a junior girl super into coding and I heard there might be specific scholarships for girls in computer science. Has anyone got information on this? Trying to find ways to pay for colleg …
Could use some advice! Carnegie Mellon's supplementals are giving me a hard time. How do you guys approach writing essays that stand out for schools like CMU that have a strong emphasis on them?
Hey guys, just wondering how should I address my ethnical background (half Asian half Middle Eastern) in my college applications? Is this something you think would stand out or should I focus more on …
I’ve just heard about Columbia's fly-in program and it sounds like a fantastic opportunity. Does anyone know how selective it is or what they look for in applicants? If you got in, could you share a b …
I really want to dive deeper into creative writing this summer. Ideally something that might stand out on my college app. Any of you know good summer camps or programs that focus on creative writing?
Trying to craft a diversity essay that stands out. Anyone willing to share a sample or their experience with what made their essay successful?
Our high school debate team is prepping for nationals and we're brainstorming potential topics. What are some compelling and current debate topics that have worked well for you guys in the past?
Hey guys, with applications coming up, I’m really curious about what types of essays resonate with Columbia’s admissions. I'm not asking for the essays themselves, but rather the themes or approaches …
I'm planning out my application schedule and BC is on my list! Does anyone here know what the supplemental essay prompts for Boston College are for the 2023-2024 cycle, or where I can find them?
I'm trying to get my head around this whole college admissions thing and I can't figure out how my cumulative GPA is calculated. Does it include every single class I've taken in high school from fresh …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and playing football in college is super important to me. However, I'm looking at D3 schools for a more balanced college experience. Any of you know which D3 schools have re …
I've heard of full ride scholarships at HBCUs and the idea of graduating debt-free is a dream. Can anyone share their experiences with applying for these scholarships? What are the steps I should take …
Hey everyone! I’ve been looking into HBCUs lately and I’m really excited about the cultural and educational opportunities they offer. Does anyone know about scholarships specifically for students atte …
Hey folks, I'm kinda stressing here trying to figure out my chances. If I apply to Columbia ED and don't get in, what are the odds they'll defer me instead of rejecting outright? Any stats or insights …
I'm applying to colleges soon and my counselor mentioned using Parchment for sending out my transcripts. I'm kinda lost—how does this site work and is it trustworthy? How early should I get this set u …
Feeling a bit anxious here — does anyone know when the SAT results from December 2nd are typically released? Just want to plan ahead for my next steps.
I'm totally into economics and considering it as a major. Anyone knows what the highest paying jobs are with an economics degree? Just trying to figure out my future career prospects!
Hey everyone, I'm a bit anxious about starting my college essays and I want to get a jump on them before senior year hits. Could anyone tell me what are the typical prompts for the Common App essay? K …