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Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out the right way to report my dual enrollment classes on the Common App. I've taken a few courses at my local community college while in high school and want to mak …
Hello, with everything being online these days, I heard we can do the CLEP exams from home now. Has anyone tried this, and if so, what was your setup like? Were there any technical issues I should be …
I’ve been pushing to get good grades throughout high school, and I might be eligible for honor cords when I graduate. I’m proud of that, but do colleges care about these kinds of recognitions?
I’m planning out my summer and I want to take some classes to knock out credits. Is there such a thing as too many summer classes? I’m trying not to overwhelm myself but also want to make the most of …
I visited my friend at Bowdoin, and I absolutely loved the tight-knit community and the college's focus on undergraduate teaching. For a junior just getting into the admission process, what other scho …
Quick question, friends! Is UC Berkeley part of the Common App, or do I need to use a different application system for that school? Just trying to plan ahead and manage my applications smoothly.
As a junior starting to look for scholarships, I'm kind of stressed about how much my GPA will affect my chances. Do scholarships focus just on GPA, or do they look at extracurriculars and essays too? …
As a high school junior aiming for a tech-heavy college, I'm curious how critical it is to load up on STEM courses. Does anyone have insights on the balance between pursuing advanced STEM classes and …
Hey folks! Could anyone tell me when National Honor Society chapters typically kick off their events and activities during the year? I want to plan my schedule so I can be fully involved.
I need some help figuring out the best way to list my extracurricular activities on the Common App. How do you decide what order to put them in? And is it better to have a few really well-explained ac …
Is anyone here familiar with good resources for CLEP exam tutoring? I could really use some help to boost my prep.
Hey friends, just wondering if my regular bible study group would count as an extracurricular for my apps? We meet weekly, and it's pretty structured, but would colleges care about this kind of thing?
I've been thinking about majoring in business and I heard that having some background in accounting can help. Does anyone know if there are any good online accounting courses available that are suitab …
So, I’m mapping out my schedule for the rest of high school and I want to challenge myself but not overload. What are the hardest math classes in high school you guys have taken? How did you manage th …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior with an IEP, and I'm looking to set some study skills goals for next year. I want to make sure they're realistic and will actually help me do better academically. …
Hey everyone! I've heard that colleges look favorably upon students from schools with smaller class sizes due to more personalized attention. I'm kind of worried because my school has huge class sizes …
Cornell's one of my top choices, and I've heard rumors of likely letters floating around. Do they actually send these, or is it just a myth? What should an applicant look like to receive one? Hoping f …
Any tips on what computer science related classes would best prepare for me for a CS degree? Should I be looking for specific coding languages or software skills while I'm still in high school?
Hey guys, I'm planning to take the Humanities CLEP exam and I'm in search of the best study materials. Has anyone used the study guide or the materials on Quizlet and found them helpful? Give me a sho …
I just got my ACT scores back (phew!), and I'm trying to figure out the next steps. Can someone walk me through how to submit my ACT scores through the Common App? Is it automatic, or do I need to sen …