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Hello friends! I'm currently self-studying Japanese and was wondering if doing an online course for school credit is seen as good on college apps, or should I stick to my high school's offerings?

Feeling a bit anxious because I haven’t taken Spanish and I’m not sure if it’s a must-have for my college app. Are colleges expecting to see Spanish on my transcript, or is any language fine?

I’m a junior interested in majoring in computer science. What kind of computer science courses should I be looking at in high school if I want to prepare myself for a CS degree in college?

I've got a bunch of hobbies that I'm really passionate about, like digital art and writing. Should I include these on my college applications, and if so, how can I frame them to highlight my skills an …

Okay, so here's the deal: because of scheduling conflicts, I'm considering taking Algebra 2 online. Is it generally seen as credible by admissions officers if I take it through an accredited program? …

Stressed junior here! I want to take an AP course or two this summer to get ahead. Any tips on which AP courses are the best to take during the summer, and where I can find reputable programs that col …

UMass Amherst is high on my college list, and I want to take some CLEP exams. Does anyone know if UMass Amherst accepts CLEP exams for college credit? If so, which ones are most commonly accepted?

I've heard that the PSAT can qualify you for scholarships, which sounds pretty cool. Can anyone share their experiences or knowledge on how scoring well on the PSAT might lead to scholarship opportuni …

Hey everyone, I've seen that some colleges require freshmen to live on campus for their first year. What are the main reasons behind this policy? Also, are there any advantages or disadvantages to thi …

Hey everyone, I'm looking into ways to earn college credit before I even get there and stumbled upon CLEP exams. Does anyone know how Arizona State University handles CLEP credits? Are they generally …

Hey folks! I'm in the prep stage for the CLEP Macroeconomics exam and a bit unsure on how to start. Does anyone have any good study tips or resources that would help me nail this exam? Also, if you've …

Guys, I’m a little worried about the transition from high school to college academics. What study habits should I be developing now to make sure I can handle the tougher college coursework?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and a gymnast looking to continue my athletic career in college. I really want to attend an HBCU, but I'm not sure which ones have gymnastics teams. Could anyone tell me if …

I've got a ton of interest in subjects that fall under Career and Technical Education (CTE), but I'm a bit worried about how taking CTE courses might look on my college application. Do adcoms see thes …

Hi everyone, I've been reading up on CLEP exams and how they can save time and money on college courses. I'm trying to find out if there are any programs or scholarships that offer CLEP exams for free …

I've got a solid grip on a second language and heard that you can take CLEP exams to prove proficiency. If I ace a CLEP Foreign Language exam, will admissions folks be impressed, or is it not that big …

Alright, so I've been trying to figure out my cumulative GPA for a while now, but I just get lost with all the different scales and stuff. Do I just add up all my yearly GPAs and divide by the number …

Hey friends! So, Florida's kinda like a second home to me, and I'm scoping out colleges there. Anybody got the 411 on which HBCUs in Florida are killing it in terms of campus life or academic reputati …

Is it beneficial to research and refer to specific HBCU names in my college essays or interviews, or is it more about demonstrating my understanding of the HBCU culture as a whole? Just curious about …

I'm currently a junior starting to look at scholarship options and I saw that some HBCUs offer full ride scholarships. Does anyone know where I can find more info on these scholarships? I want to make …