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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 …
Okay, so I get that GPA is important, but what do colleges see as your cumulative GPA? Is it just the average of all your yearly GPAs or do they take into account improvement over time? Feeling a bit …
Hey peeps, I'm beat from writing all these apps. For the Harvard optional essay, is it genuinely 'optional'? Does not submitting one look bad? How did y'all decide whether to submit an optional essay …
I've been invited to the Congress for Future Medical Leaders. How would this affect my med school application, and is it worth the time and money?
Feeling determined but slightly overwhelmed. I'm passionate about going into medicine and I've heard getting an internship can be a good step. Any advice on landing a medical internship as a high scho …
Hey friends, I’ve faced quite a bit of anxiety throughout high school, and I'm wondering if that's something worth mentioning in my college essay. Could this make for a powerful topic, or might it be …
So I’m trying to finalize my extracurricular list and I'm not sure whether to focus on having a ton of activities or just a few that I'm super involved in. What do colleges prefer, a wide range or dee …
Hey y'all, I'm starting to look into colleges and it's all a bit overwhelming. Could someone break down the college admissions process for me? Like, what are the steps from the beginning to the end, a …