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Welcome to the Juniors community 🎉

This is a place to learn how other juniors are talking about college admissions.

There are a few easy ways to participate:

1. Get started by checking out our guidance page for juniors. Here you will fi …

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Class decision

I have most of my class schedule for next year mapped out but there is one thing that I can't decide on. I have to choose one or the other, but next year I'll have AP Lit and AP Physics 1 definitely. …

 
AP Calc
65%
 
AP Physics 2
35%
Poll closed40 votes
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a year ago
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Alright guys.... I got a 1130 on my PSAT

I need to know if this is good or if my future is ruined. I live in New york if that makes a difference

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a year ago
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National Merit Cutoff

I got my PSAT/NMSQT back today and I did pretty well. My NMSC selection index was a 222. For most states I think I’d be a lock for National Merit Semifinalist, but I don’t know if that’s the case in M …

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a year ago
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What summer programs are open for high schoolers to apply?

I'm looking for programs to apply for right now so it would be great if I could make a list.

Anything related to stem/med/science/research/internships would be great!

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a year ago
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Job Experience

I've never had a job before, but I know that that's something college admissions like to see. I plan on majoring in music; I play clarinet. Would having a job that relates to music have more of an imp …

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a year ago
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volunteer hours

My school has our volunteer hours presented on our transcript if I participate in things outside of school how do I prove these hours? I have them on a spreadsheet but I am a little confused.

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a year ago
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in state or out state

hi I'm having a hard time picking colleges should I stay in state(Texas) I would know a lot of people or should I go out of state (Oregon)?

 
in state (Texas)
66%
 
out of state (Oregon)
33%
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a year ago
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How do you properly apply to college ?

Hi I'm an junior who is currently college hunting. I'm struggling with the process. I'm also a first generation college student. My mom is an entrepreneur who has student loans but has gone to college …

 
College applications are easy
11%
 
College applications are hard
8%
 
College applications are tricky
61%
 
College applications are extremely complicated
17%
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a year ago
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Do colleges really care about attendance?

I have straight A's and I've been taking Honors, AP, and Dual Credit classes. I plan on going to college for music - I play clarinet. But I have pretty bad attendance (I was absent 24 days last year). …

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a year ago
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Suggestions for student recovering from AP Trauma?

Well, as the title suggests, I'm preparing for AP Courses again (I go to online school so if the timing feels a bit off that's why). I'm new to doing school online and have only been doing it since fr …

 
Don't do AP!!
0%
 
Challenge Yourself. Give AP another try!
71%
 
Ask your counselor!
28%
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a year ago
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PSAT Troubles

Does anyone know how to change profile info on Blue Book? I need to change the ethnicity question. I am taking the PSAT today and had to make sure everything was set up properly with my high school co …

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a year ago
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Applying to Colleges

I have no intention in going to a community for two years then transferring to a four year. I'm currently a sophomore in highschool, but I am graduating next year. In spring 2024, I start taking gener …

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a year ago
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Gender Gap in Financial Literacy

Hey Everyone. Have you ever experienced gender inequality in financial literacy? If you have any experiences to share please do. I need this for my research.

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a year ago
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AP or Dual Enrollment?

would dual enrollment be more useful than AP? i plan to go to a community college after graduating and then transfer to a 4-year institute. my local CC has guaranteed-admission programs to specific un …

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a year ago
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Self Study Computer science or learn certifications?

Hello, should I Self Study Computer science or learn certifications? I want to get a headstart but I don't know which one to choose.

- There are certifications online in freecodecamp, and there are aro …

 
learn certifications
40%
 
Self-Study Computer science
60%
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a year ago
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Effect of Grades

HEYYYY

So I have barely passed math with a d my freshman and sophomore year... but I am currently passing with a 100... do you guys think that will bring my GPA up

- because really math was the only thi …

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a year ago
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HELP!!

I am a junior in high school, and I have no idea where to begin. I want to go to pre-med school to eventually become a physician / doctor. What is the first step? What should I be doing right now to p …

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a year ago
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How to Explain Bad Grades

I received a B in lacrosse in my freshmen year. This was COVID and the files I submitted got deleted. I was told I could make it up the second semester but I switched sports because it was too close c …

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a year ago
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Co-curriculars- Internships and research

I am interested in pursuing economics in college, are there any virtual internships or research opportunities (not too expensive) I can add to my portfolio?

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a year ago
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How will an F in middle school on a high school level class impact my admissions chances, and what can I do?

My unweighted GPA is a 3.739, weighted is 4.179. This is not taking into account my current classes, because my current school gives grades on a semester basis, not quarters. I retook the class in my …

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