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Hey guys, I think I want to major in something related to STEM and I’m trying to figure out how to prepare best. From your experience, what's the toughest high school math class? And what makes it so …
I’m super into cars and I’m looking to do something productive over the summer that’s in that field. Does anyone know where I might find automotive classes for high school students, and do you think c …
Hi everyone, junior here trying to figure out the whole college interview thing. How crucial are these interviews for admissions, and how should I best prepare for them? I keep hearing mixed things ab …
So, I'm a junior and thinking ahead to senior year and college apps. I’m decent at math but I want to get really solid before applications. Has anyone taken summer math courses, and do you feel like t …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to plan my activities for next year and I'm wondering how much weight do colleges put on community service? Is it actually a requirement for some places? I want to make sure I …
Anyone else feeling a little stressed about choosing the best prompt for the Common App essay? How do you guys decide which one to go with? I want to showcase my strengths but I'm torn on which prompt …
I'm a bit worried here... I've been taking a mix of AP and honors classes across the board, but I don't really have a 'niche' or a specific field of study that I'm focused on. Will this hurt my colleg …
Feeling a bit stressed here. I hit a rough patch and now have to consider course recovery to stay on track for graduation. Has anyone gone through this and does it affect college admissions? Super wor …
Hello friends, I'm planning my junior year schedule and wondering about adding an AVID class to boost my college application. Is it worth it and what benefits have you seen from taking AVID in high sc …
I just got my transcript and realized that my cumulative GPA is hovering around a 2.8. I'm a junior and kinda worried about what this means for my college applications. Can someone explain how much th …
Yo, fellow juniors! So I need to pick up some extra credits this summer and I'm considering doing an online summer course. Anyone got tips on how to choose an online summer course for high school cred …
Hey everyone! I'm really into visual arts and wasn't sure how that's going to play into my college schedule since I’m not that keen on math. Can someone tell me how many math classes are usually requi …
So, I sent my Common App to a few schools already, but after rereading my essay, I think I can make it better. Can I update it for the next batch of schools, or is that against the rules?
Hi guys, I'm starting to feel a bit stressed out with gathering documents. Could someone explain how I'm supposed to submit my high school transcripts through the Common App? Is this something my coun …
Okay, so I’m not going to be an art major or anything, but I really enjoy my visual and performing arts classes in high school. What's the consensus on how much colleges care about these courses? Shou …
So, I just got a 'B' in one of my honors classes this semester. I'm a bit worried about how it looks for college apps. Is a 'B' in an honors class really that bad, or can it still be seen as a solid g …
I’m in the process of drafting my Common App essay and got stumped on formatting. Should I indent my paragraphs or just skip lines? What did you guys do? I don’t want to annoy the admissions officers …
Hey everyone, I'm an athlete looking to play sports in college and I need to take some online classes to meet my high school requirements. Does anyone know where I can find a list of NCAA-approved onl …
Hey everyone! So I've been staring at my screen for the past hour trying to figure out how to start my Common App essay. I have ideas in my head, but I'm really unsure about how to actually get them d …
Got a bit anxious about the CLEP Biology exam. Is it as hard as the AP Bio one? Also, any tips or resources you recommend for prepping?