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I'm planning on taking the SAT subject test for math 2 and I'm not sure how I should study for it...Could someone give me some tips for books, websites, and other ways to practice?

I'm a high school sophomore, I have not yet taken my SAT but planning on taking my TSI soon.

i'm a high school sophomore looking into being a surgeon.

Hi, I'm a junior in the Boston ma area, interested in polysci and interning somewhere- does anyone know the best way to go about that? want to help with campaigning and be an intern, that sort of idea …

If I have 1450 SAT I, 35 ACT, nearly all 800 in SAT II, I am an A-level student with 4As in AS and expected 4A in A2, and 5A 3As in O levels. 75 to 100% ECs in tier A and B. With these stats what is m …

Hey, I am a Sophmore and my GPA is not the best, I have not taken my ACT or SAT yet, what is the best way to increase my chances. I'm not that athletic so I don't have many Extra-curricular activities …

Ok, I have a question and want to see what people's thoughts are. A few of my friends applied ED to some top schools and got accepted. I'm beyond happy for them! Luckily I don't feel jealous since I d …

I'm a sophomore and i just want to know what I need to do to become a doctor

I am a sophomore in high school and I go to the best school in Kentucky, I want to go to Florida State University, and also go to med school. I want to get a head start and I have no idea what things …

I am a tenth grader in the middle east with a high average 98% but i don't know if it can be calculated into other forms

I live in CA, is there any internships in the state for high schoolers involved in government/legal/political issues? What is the best way to research and find these internships?

i have already created an online art portfolio but i dont know how to get recognized by the colleges i want for my art accomplishments.

i have won at least 3 art competitions over the past year and ha …

Our son took physics 1 honors as a freshman and is currently taking chemistry honors.

He is debating what science class he has to take next year between AP Chemistry vs AP Biology.

He wants to take AP b …

My family has been saving up a bit and we're finally going on a road trip to tour some schools. I'm kinda nervous I won't know everything to look for when I visit. I've been reading some articles whic …

I’ve been seeing that colleges want you to show internships as one of the extracurricular activities on your application. Honestly though it seems impossible to find an internship that’ll actually tak …

I’m looking to do more things that show leadership, but my HS doesn't offer much right now. Are there things I can do on the internet instead of in person, especially things that are impressive for ap …

Hello I am a freshman in high school and we are picking our classes for sophomore year. I take my schoolwork seriously and do the best I can, One of my classes that I had this year was Physical Scienc …

I’m in community college right now hoping to transfer, I have about a 3.2

I go to [Name Removed] High School in Texas and I take my SAT on the 13th of March and the ACT on the 24th. I was hoping to get an estimate on when I should get my scores to start applying for college …

I’ve been in my HS orchestra for 2 years now (now a sophomore) and playing violin since 4th grade. I don’t like playing at school anymore but still like the instrument. Would it look bad if I drop an …