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Looking for Summer Finance Programs for High Schoolers

Does anyone have tips on finding summer programs focused on finance for high school students? I’d love to get more experience in the field before I start applying to colleges, and a summer program see …

2 years ago

ACT English relevance questions - how do I excel at them?

Okay, so English is not my best section on the ACT, and I always get stuck on the relevance questions. Does anybody have tips on how to approach these types of questions? Are there any strategies that …

2 years ago

How is GPA calculated out of 4?

This might seem basic, but I'm still somewhat confused about the GPA system. How does my school calculate a GPA out of 4, and what does each point represent?

2 years ago

Does Indiana University Bloomington require supplemental essays?

I'm planning out my workload for college app season, and I need to know if I should prepare any supplemental essays specifically for Indiana University Bloomington. Anyone know if they ask for extra e …

2 years ago

Help with SAT Score Report Fee Waivers?

So I’ve heard that you can get fee waivers for sending SAT scores to colleges, but how does that work exactly? Is there a code or something? If anyone has experience with this, some advice would be su …

2 years ago

Pre-Med Tracks at HBCUs

Hi folks, I'm currently a high school junior exploring my options for pre-med in college. I'm leaning towards attending an HBCU and was curious, which HBCUs are known for strong pre-med tracks? I'm lo …

2 years ago

What's the highest GPA score achievable in the US high school system?

Hey guys, just curious, what's the absolute highest GPA you can get in high school? Is it the same for every school or do some schools offer higher GPAs due to weighted classes?

2 years ago

What are some fun research topics for a high school project?

Hey everyone! I gotta pick a research topic for one of my classes, and I'm looking for some fun and engaging ideas. Has anyone done a project on something they really enjoyed? Or can you suggest somet …

2 years ago

What differentiates great college essays from the average?

Hello! As someone who's decent at writing, I'm trying to figure out how to elevate my college essays. I want to understand what qualities distinguish the essays that get praised by admissions from the …

2 years ago

How important are college application samples for crafting my own application?

Hi folks! So, as I'm getting started with my college apps, I've heard some conflicting advice about looking at samples of successful applications. On one hand, I feel like they could provide solid gui …

2 years ago

Where can I find authentic and inspiring college essay examples?

I'm starting to draft my college essays and feeling a bit stuck. Does anyone have recommendations on where to find some solid essay examples that got people into their colleges of choice? I'm looking …

2 years ago

How can I make my college essay stand out if my life has been pretty mundane?

So I've been brainstorming for my college essays and feeling a tad stressed. My life's been pretty standard: school, a few common hobbies, family stuff, but nothing earth-shattering. How can I spin my …

2 years ago

Can you get two degrees with a double major, or is it one degree with two concentrations?

Breaking my head over this - if you double major, does that mean you graduate with two separate degrees, or is it technically one degree with two majors listed? Thanks for any insights on this!

2 years ago

What's the atmosphere like at HBCUs for someone interested in pursuing medicine?

Hey fam, seriously considering HBCUs 'cause I've heard some produce a lot of successful doctors. What's the environment like for pre-med students? Are the supports strong? Curious 'cause I wanna make …

2 years ago

What are some strong approaches to tackle PIQ 6?

Hey everyone, I'm working on my Personal Insight Questions and PIQ 6 is really giving me a tough time. It's asking about my favorite academic subject and why. Does anyone have strategies on how to ref …

2 years ago

Collating Examples of Davidson's Supplemental Essays

I just finished drafting my Common App essay and next on my list are the supplements for Davidson. Does anyone have insights or examples of successful essays they're willing to share, especially on ho …

2 years ago

Best schools for aspiring Clinical Laboratory Scientists?

I'm all in on becoming a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, but I'm not sure which schools have strong programs for it. Can anyone recommend colleges that are known for their Clinical Laboratory Science m …

2 years ago

Necessities for Harvard academic preparation?

Hello! I’m currently a junior and Harvard is my dream school. I’m trying to figure out what I need to focus on academically to prepare myself. What courses, extracurriculars, or other academic experie …

2 years ago

Do colleges with gap year programs look at your application differently?

I’m curious about taking a gap year before college for personal growth and maybe some travel. Do colleges that support gap year programs view applicants planning a gap year in a different light? How s …

2 years ago

CUNY vs. SUNY - What’s the difference in the application process?

Hello! So I'm in the midst of college planning and I’m trying to understand the difference between applying to CUNY and SUNY schools. Is there a difference in the application process, or is it all thr …

2 years ago
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