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So I didn’t do as hot as I hoped on my first attempt at a CLEP exam. I need to know if it’s possible to retake it, and if so, how soon can I do it? Also, would the retake policy affect my college appl …
Just curious, how much of a difference do AP classes make on your high school GPA? I've taken a few but I'm not sure if they're really giving me the boost I need. Can someone explain how AP classes ar …
Is there anyone who has tips on how to describe a sport in the activities section of the Common App? I played varsity soccer, but I’m not sure what to focus on and how to really show its importance in …
So, I’m curious about study skills classes offered in high school. Do you think they're actually worth taking? I want to improve my study habits and grades, but I don't want to waste a class period if …
I've heard there's a CLEP exam for speech, and since public speaking isn't my strongest suit, I was thinking it could be a way to get the credits without the stress of a live audience. Has anyone done …
As I'm gearing up for a CLEP exam, it'd be great to have some practice questions or materials. Where do you guys find quality practice content for CLEP exams?
I'm a junior starting to narrow down my college list, and Syracuse University caught my eye. For those of you who've visited or attend, what can you tell me about the campus life? Is it as vibrant and …
Does anyone know if CLEP exams are a bang for your buck kind of deal when it comes to earning college credits? I'm trying to figure out if the fees are worth the potential savings in college tuition. …
Hey guys, my class is debating what kind of senior gift we should leave to our high school. For those of you who have done this before, what kind of legacy do you feel these gifts leave, and do colleg …
Folks, I've taken the SAT a few times and am trying to figure out how many SAT scores I should report on the Common App. Is it better to report all scores or just the highest? Does it matter if there' …
Hello, friends. I have to take government class to graduate, and I'm thinking about doing it online so I can fit other classes into my day. Do you think colleges care if a required class is taken onli …
Hey friends, so here's the thing: my high school's course selection isn't the greatest and I wanna challenge myself more. I've been looking into online college credit courses that high school students …
Rising senior here, super swamped with APs and extracurriculars. I'm considering taking the Precalculus CLEP exam to get ahead but is it worth the extra study time? Could it actually benefit me for co …
Hello! I've been wondering, what's considered the highest score for the PSAT? I know it's out of 1520, but what score range should I be aiming for to stand out to National Merit programs or colleges?
Hi folks, as I'm sifting through potential colleges, Menlo caught my attention. Could anyone share what makes Menlo College stand out from the pack? Anything from academic strengths to the social scen …
I’ve been learning Spanish for a few years and I’m not sure how to rate my proficiency on the Common App. Do colleges expect fluency, or is conversational enough? How does this section affect my appli …
I just learned about the NSA High School Work Study Program and I'm kind of interested. Does anyone know how colleges view this type of program? Does it give an edge in admissions, especially for some …
Hey everyone, as a junior trying to plan out my senior year, how much should I be focusing on career-specific classes? Do colleges care if you've taken classes related to your intended major or career …
My school’s Spanish program isn't the best, and I really want to get solid at it. Are there free online Spanish courses that give high school credit and are actually good quality?
Hi everyone, I've been seeing some posts about people getting 'likely letters' from colleges, and I'm a bit confused about what they are. Does MIT send out likely letters, and if so, what does it sign …