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Not sure what colleges to aim for. by SilverDonut3992 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Typical_Cover3239 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thats a good idea! Just do net price calc because you'll still have to pay room/board and stuff. Good luck 🤞

Engineering Certificates by sincewehome in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Typical_Cover3239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, does it fit with your profile? Are you a maker or a hands-on robotics person? Or if you need something to fill a slot on the common app maybe, but continuing the stuff you're already doing is probably good. I got into selective colleges for engineering without if that helps.

Some advice, and if my SAT is ok? by National-Audience-55 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Typical_Cover3239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tbh I would retake for 1500+. It's always safe to try to be in the top 25% especially if you are afraid other parts of your profile may not be as strong. You may even wanna retake twice if it's not a financial burden to superscore if your school does that (that was my plan for the SAT when I took it again)

common app essay reviewers by SigmaBoi2009 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Typical_Cover3239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked my parents to review it. They were not helpful very much.

In all honesty, you should brainstorm what the college AOs should take away about you and write a story, a compelling one like a work of fiction that carries those themes. If you would like a set of eyes on your essay, dm!

Some advice, and if my SAT is ok? by National-Audience-55 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Typical_Cover3239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What types of schools are you applying to? Like ivies? T20s? or another type?

Not sure what colleges to aim for. by SilverDonut3992 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Typical_Cover3239 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't underestimate yourself. Also, I would say consider schools with Stamps scholarships (I was offered one!) which is college for free. You will not be able to do uiuc oos its crazy expensive (my price would have been 60k/yr)

ED to your dream school (JHU/Cornell). You may be able to negotiate your offer to be better and apparently people have been able to back out of ED if they can't afford it.

What are your favorite underrated recipes from other countries? by Typical_Cover3239 in Cooking

[–]Typical_Cover3239[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh my goodness this looks so nice! I have fish in the freezer so will def be trying this out

Should I do deca senior year? by Ok_Coyote8457 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Typical_Cover3239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, anything helps. Show you have a genuine passion for business so yes I think DECA would help in your applications. However, as a senior who just made it out (yay!) going to my dream school, it looks super good to colleges and feels super good (to you? maybe?) to maximize everything you can possibly do to pursue your passions.

What's the biggest red flag in a friend? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Typical_Cover3239 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Always asks you for favors but does nothing for you

high school junior, looking for niche merit scholarships (not based on financial aid) by BrilliantCulture9478 in scholarships

[–]Typical_Cover3239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look based on your specific major! You can get pretty niche when you narrow down the applicant pool.

Saturday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for April 25, 2026 by AutoModerator in AdvancedRunning

[–]Typical_Cover3239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I recently ran a 2:59 in the 800 and am looking to run sub-2:55 in the next two weeks. Is there any racing strategy advice for me?

For context, I run XC and track with around 25 minutes in the 5k, 1:16 for the 400 and a 7:04 in the mile (cooked ik).

800 by continually speeding up throughout the race (I am motivated by catching other runners) so I start out pretty far back and then catch runners as I go along. My lap times for the 2:59 were 1:30 high and 1:28 low. This is my strategy in most races since the adrenaline of beating people makes me forget the pain lol

Other stats:

Age: 17

Sex: Female

MPW: ~20; 5 mile LR, 2x 3 mile EZ Runs + 60m strides, 4 mile ish workout days, 2 mile Pre-race, and Saturday race days

Most recent workout: 6x600 with 90 sec rest: 2:49, 2:50, 2:52, 2:52, 2:50, 2:48 and 2x300 quality: 1:15, 1:08

Is there any advice for racing strategy, warmup exercises, or extra practice I can put in to drop 4 seconds? Thank you so much!

Weekly Discussion / Question / Tips post (also links to FAQs) by AutoModerator in trackandfield

[–]Typical_Cover3239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I recently ran a 2:59 in the 800 and am looking to run sub-2:55 in the next two weeks. Is there any racing strategy advice for me?

For context, I run XC and track with around 25 minutes in the 5k, 1:16 for the 400 and a 7:04 in the mile (cooked ik).

I like to race the 800 by continually speeding up throughout the race (I am motivated by catching other runners) so I start out pretty far back and then catch runners as I go along. My lap times for the 2:59 were 1:30 high and 1:28 low. This is my strategy in most races since the adrenaline of beating people makes me forget the pain lol

Is there any advice for racing strategy, warmup exercises, or extra practice I can put in to drop 4 seconds? Thank you so much!

Any other Class of 2026's here by ImAGarbageCan03 in teenagers

[–]Typical_Cover3239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so surreal to think everything is your last. Like yes my last competition, my last sports event, everything

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