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I'm aware that Ivy Leagues typically don't offer merit scholarships, but I've heard some snippets about merit aid at Dartmouth. Anyone out there who's received merit scholarships from Dartmouth or kno …
I've been hearing a lot about internships for high school students, but I'm not sure how they work. Could someone explain how to find these opportunities and what the expectations usually are? Are the …
Hey everyone, with everything moving online these days, I was wondering how to find community service opportunities that I can do from home? I need to rack up some more service hours for my applicatio …
I've seen HOBY mentioned a couple of times on college apps threads. Could someone fill me in on what it is and what it stands for? Is it something I should look into participating in before senior yea …
I can't decide between Dartmouth and Cornell for my ED application. I'd love to hear from any current students or alumni—how did you pick, and what are the standout differences between the campuses, s …
Hey friends, I'm interested in possibly double majoring at UCLA. But I'm not really sure how that works. Does anyone have any experience with that, or know how flexible they are with letting students …
Hey guys, I just got an interview invite from Harvard and I'm kinda freaking out (in a good way tho)! Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is post-interview? Just trying to manage expectations an …
Has anyone tackled Common App Essay Prompt 6 before? It seems a little daunting because it's so open-ended. For those who used this prompt, what topics did you write about, and how did you make sure i …
Hi guys! I'm heavily involved in clubs at my school and was thinking, do colleges value club participation as legit extracurricular activities? How should I best present this on my applications?
Is it cool if I submit my college apps before all of my letters of recommendation come in, or should I wait for everything to be ready? I don’t want to mess up my application by being too early or too …
I’ve seen some conflicting opinions online and I'm just curious, what's the deal with WGU? I heard someone label it as a 'diploma mill', but is that true? Can anyone explain?
Kinda stressed here, folks. My school does weighted GPAs and a lot of colleges ask for unweighted. How do you guys convert your weighted GPA to an unweighted one? Is there a formula that most people u …
I'm applying to Hofstra and there's a supplemental essay. Is there anyone who's gone through this process who could give me some advice or tips on what they're looking for? I want to make sure my appl …
I'm a little embarrassed to ask, but can someone break down the basic stuff I'm supposed to know about applying to college? What are the must-know deadlines, terms, and items on my to-do list?
I'm working on my Duke application essays and feeling a little stuck. To those who've written successful Duke essays, could you please share some tips or what worked for you?
What math concepts should I absolutely know before taking the SAT? I want to make sure I have all my bases covered since math isn't exactly my strong suit.
Alright, I might end this semester with a C in one of my classes, and I'm freaking out a little. How bad will this hit my GPA on a 4.0 scale, and do you guys think colleges will see past it if my othe …
Hey guys, I'm in the process of making my college list, and I've noticed some schools have a 'core curriculum.' Could someone explain what that entails and how it might shape my college experience?
Currently looking at College of the Holy Cross and trying to figure out financials. Does anyone know if they offer merit scholarships, and what the criteria might be for those? Just trying to get a se …
I'm trying to figure out if playing sports in college is right for me, but I'm not sure I understand the differences between D1, D2, and D3 schools. Could someone clarify the commitment level, scholar …