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Hey all, I'm starting to feel the pressure of junior year and have been thinking a lot about my Common App essay. I've heard getting an essay advisor can make a big difference, but how do you go about …
I've been a part of my school's competitive cheer team for years and I'm starting to look into colleges. Does anyone know how cheerleading is viewed by admissions or for scholarships? Do many schools …
Starting to freak out a little about college essays - any Yale admits willing to share advice on how to tackle the supplemental essays? What makes them stand out?
Hey all, I’m a junior thinking seriously about applying to HBCUs. I've heard a lot about the community and unique experiences they offer. Can anyone who's gone through the process share what to keep i …
So, Dartmouth's 'introduce yourself' essay is making me second-guess everything I know about myself. Any juniors here who are applying and can share some approaches on how to showcase personality in t …
So I’m a bit worried I might not have enough leadership experience. What are some examples of leadership positions that colleges like to see? How do you guys go about securing such roles, especially i …
I need some advice! I was slacking off a bit during freshman year, and now my cumulative GPA isn’t as high as I’d like it. Does anyone know how much weight colleges put on the cumulative GPA versus im …
Hey everyone! I'm just starting to look at the UC applications and I'm kinda confused about the personal insight questions. Can someone who's applied to the UCs before break down the essay prompts for …
Hey guys, I'm considering taking some dual credit classes next year to get ahead. Does anyone know how they affect your college GPA, or if they're included at all once you're at university?
I might be a bit early with this, but I'm trying to plan ahead. Has anyone jumped into an HBCU masters program in either education or human resources after undergrad? I'm curious about the quality, ne …
I'm brainstorming for the CMU essays and feeling a bit stuck on topics. What kind of topics have past applicants written about that really stood out? I want to make sure my essay is memorable but stil …
Hey everyone, I'm working through my college list and just got to Syracuse University. For those who've applied before, do you have to write supplemental essays for Syracuse? If so, how do you tackle …
I want to start a new club at my high school that's both engaging and unique. Any suggestions for fun club ideas that would stand out on college apps?
I've always been passionate about music and performance, and the energy of HBCU marching bands is legendary. Does anyone have personal experience with them? How tough is it to get in, and what's the c …
Super stressed because my SAT test center just closed and I have no idea what to do. Has anyone dealt with this? How do you find a new center last minute or what are the alternatives? Any advice would …
I’m starting to think about my schedule for next year and I want to make sure I’m making the most out of my electives. What are some good high school electives that colleges like to see, or that may p …
This might be a bit niche, but does anyone know if there are HBCUs with strong programs in fashion and design? I'm really passionate about fashion and want to incorporate that into my college experien …
Hello everyone, I've been researching HBCUs and came across Fisk University. Does anyone have insights into their academic reputation, specifically in the sciences? I want to make sure I'll be challen …
I'm kind of freaking out because I feel like my IB GPA isn't high enough for the ivies and other top schools I'm considering. Does anyone know how colleges evaluate an IB GPA? Is there any scaling or …
Hi y'all, I'm exploring my options for college and am getting more interested in nutrition programs. I've been looking at HBCUs but I'm not sure how their nutrition programs compare. Does anyone have …