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I'm stressed out about the Harvard roommate essay part of my app. How personal should I get? Should I be creative or stick to the basics? I could use some advice from anyone who's been through the rop …
Hey all, I'm a junior and stressing a little about crafting the perfect Cornell supplemental essays for my application. Anyone know where I can find examples of essays that worked to get a sense of wh …
Hey folks! So I'm drafting my college essay and I'm kind of stuck on the intro. I want to grab the admission officer's attention right away. What are some effective strategies or examples for hooks th …
I'm a junior starting to look at colleges and I'm super interested in medicine. I want to support HBCUs too, so does anyone know which HBCUs have strong medical programs?
Hey y'all, just wondering, is it possible to start applying for scholarships before I even get my college acceptance letters? I want to get ahead in the financial game but don't know if that's allowed …
Hey everyone, I’m getting a head start on my Common App essays and Prompt 2 is really tripping me up. I’m just not sure how to approach writing about an obstacle I’ve faced and how I’ve overcome it wi …
Haverford's vibe seems super collaborative and their honor code is fascinating. For those who wrote the supplemental essay, what angle did you take to convey that you're a good fit?
I'm worried about student loans and I’ve read about colleges that help students graduate with less debt. Does anyone have a list or know of any colleges famed for their financial aid packages or low t …
Hi friends, just trying to get a realistic picture here. With a 3.5 GPA, what kind of schools should I be looking at? Are there any particular colleges known to accept students with a GPA in this rang …
So I'm working on my Wash U application and pretty stressed about nailing the supplemental essays. Any tips on what they're looking for or examples of prompts that have come up in the past?
Hi everyone, I was wondering if Penn State requires the CSS Profile for financial aid. I know FAFSA submission is crucial, but I'm not quite sure about CSS Profile. If anyone could answer this, I woul …
What's up, everyone? I'm trying to get a sense of HBCU rankings – specifically how Savannah State University ranks among HBCUs.
Does their ranking influence admissions competitiveness? I'm super inter …
I recently heard about BU's Guaranteed Transfer option, and I'm intrigued. Could someone explain to me a bit about how it works? Like what exactly is guaranteed, and what do I need to do in the meanti …
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?