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Hello friends, I've heard some colleges are going test-optional these days and I'm curious if this trend has caught on with HBCUs as well. Do you know of any HBCUs that have dropped the SAT requiremen …

Hey everyone! I'm currently polishing up my Common App essay and I had this thought - since each college has a different vibe and what they're looking for in a student might slightly vary, do you thin …

Polite inquiry here: Do all colleges require two years of foreign language in high school for admission? I've taken one year of Spanish but I'm not sure if I should continue or focus on other interest …

I came across a community college in my area offering free classes to high schoolers. Has anyone tried these, and are they worth it for the college application process? I’m curious if they would give …

Okay, so my high school offers this Personal Finance elective, and I’m really interested in it since I plan on majoring in economics. Can anyone tell me if taking this course will make my application …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior trying to figure out my schedule for next year. AP courses are super stressful but are they worth it? Like, do they make a big difference when you're applying to …

Hey, I'm currently researching different colleges, and I'm really curious about the HBCU experience. To any HBCU students here: How's the sense of community on your campus? How do you all support each …

Hey everyone, I’m a bit stressed here because I just got invited to the National Honor Society induction ceremony and I have no clue how crucial it is. Does attending the ceremony impact your membersh …

Sports has been a HUGE part of my high school life (I'm on the varsity soccer team) and I'm starting to fill out my Common App. How can I describe this in a way that stands out? Should I play up the t …

Hey guys, I'm considering taking some classes over the summer to get ahead, and I'm curious if these courses will factor into my overall high school GPA. Does anyone know how this works? Do all high s …

I was recently inducted into the NHS and was wondering if it's appropriate to list it as an award in my college application, or if it's strictly viewed as an extracurricular activity?

I'm trying to get ahead in math to boost my transcript, but I've run into a scheduling conflict at school. Does anyone know a reputable place where I can take an online pre-calculus course that counts …

Hey folks! So I’m planning out my schedule and trying to figure out how much time college interviews take. How long are they typically, do I need to block out an entire afternoon, or are they just a q …

So, I'm trying to get my apps in early and I'm a bit stressed because my recommenders tend to do things last minute. Quick question: can I submit my Common App even if my recommenders haven't submitte …

Okay, so my high school offers dual credit classes and I'm trying to decide if they're worth the effort. Which dual credit classes would be most beneficial for me if I'm undecided about my major, and …

Okay, so I've been looking at my school's virtual course catalog and it's kinda overwhelming with options. How do I decide which virtual high school courses will benefit me the most, especially when c …

I've been hearing a lot about 'graduating with honors'. Does anyone know what GPA you need to hit in high school to be considered for honors? Is it the same for every school, or does it vary? I'm hopi …

There are topics like personal finance and coding that aren't currently taught at my high school but seem super important. What would be the best approach to get these kinds of classes included in our …

As an aspiring journalist, I stumbled upon these online journalism classes for high schoolers. Could these classes be beneficial for my college application, or should I focus on extracurriculars like …

Hey all, just wondering how blind these college interviews are. Like, do the interviewers get any info on you before they meet you? Or is it completely starting from scratch when you sit down with the …