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Hello peeps, I'm trying to map out my senior year classes and I'm torn between stacking up on APs or honors. Do colleges prefer AP over honors? I've got a decent mix of both but I'm aiming for some se …
Roll Tide! I'm interested in attending the University of Alabama and have a few CLEP exams under my belt. Does anyone here know how the University of Alabama treats CLEP exams for incoming freshmen? L …
Hey fam, with summer around the corner, I'm thinking of taking extra classes to get ahead. How do you even go about finding and enrolling in summer classes for high school credit? Also, for those who’ …
Hey everyone! I'm in the process of narrowing down my college list and I'm realizing that I'm not sure if the schools I'm interested in require 4 years of high school science. Does anyone here know ho …
Is the University of Maryland a part of the Common Application process, or do they have a separate system? Gotta make sure I'm prepped with the right info!
Hello! Junior year electives are calling my name and I’m super into Greek and Roman myths. There's a Mythology class offered at my school, but I'm not sure if it would be seen as 'rigorous' by college …
I'm curious about how important it is to use all 650 words for the Common App essay. Is it better to be succinct if I've said everything I need to, or do colleges expect us to use up all the space pro …
As a high school junior, I'm starting to get a little stressed thinking about where to apply. I came across Iowa University in my search but couldn't figure out what majors or programs they're most pr …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my Common App essay and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. What strategies did you guys use to choose a topic and structure your essay effectively? I wan …
Hi folks, I got invited to join both the National Honor Society at school and the National Society of High School Scholars, but I'm unsure about how they're different and which one is more respected i …
Temple University stands out to me for its urban environment and the diverse student body. I'm into the whole city campus thing, so I'm looking for schools that give you that 'in the heart of the city …
Hey everyone, I'm planning out my high school courses and I'm not sure about the order of math classes I should take to be a competitive college applicant. I really like math and might want to study s …
Current junior pulling my hair out over APs, but I want to earn some college credit through CLEP exams. Which study books did you find the most helpful? I’m on a tight budget, so I need the most bang …
So I just signed up for the SAT and I've got 2 months to prepare. I'm aiming for a pretty competitive score. Do you guys think 2 months is sufficient to study for it? I'd welcome any study plan sugges …
Kind of stressed about the amount of writing I'll need to do. Does anyone know how many essay prompts the Common App has, and if you have to write an essay for each one?
I’m in the running (no pun intended) to be one of the top high school running backs for the class of 2024, and I’m wondering how much my athletic achievements should be emphasized versus academics in …
Might be a weird question, but do colleges care about more traditional classes like home economics anymore? I took a home ec class sophomore year and actually picked up life skills. Is this something …
Feeling a bit overwhelmed with the workload, and I want to improve my time management and retention. Does anyone have advice or resources on developing good study skills specifically for high school?
Hey guys! I'm into chemistry and thinking about taking an extra course this summer. Does anyone know if taking a chemistry course during the summer looks good on a college app, especially if I'm looki …
I've heard that good writing skills can make a big difference in both college apps and college itself. I'm thinking of taking an online writing course to improve. Have any of you tried this, and did y …