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Hey guys, I'm trying to map out my senior year classes and I'm not sure if I should take an art class. Do you know if there are any colleges that require an art credit for admission? I'm into STEM but …
Just finished sophomore year and thinking about junior year already – the supposed 'toughest year'. How do I adapt my study habits for high school to ensure I can maintain a strong GPA while juggling …
I'm currently a junior in high school and really into cosmetology. I'm curious about taking cosmetology classes before I graduate to gain more experience and potentially earn certification. Does anyon …
Just curious how other schools handle this. At my school, we need to take health to graduate. Is this pretty standard everywhere or do some schools not require it?
Hey guys! I'm super fascinated by the whole Hogwarts vibe (thank you, Harry Potter) and I was wondering if there are any boarding schools in England that offer a similar experience. I mean, in terms o …
Hey guys! Applying to Vanderbilt here and stressing a bit. I was wondering, what exactly is a Vanderbilt likely letter? And if they even exist, what does it mean for your admissions odds if you get on …
Hook em Horns! Im aiming for UT Austin and heard that CLEP exams could be a way to earn credit before enrolling. Does anyone know if UT Austin recognizes all CLEP exams, or are there certain ones they …
So I'm a junior and seriously considering majoring in psychology. I'm a bit stressed because I want to make sure my course load reflects my interest in the field. What high school classes would you re …
Hey friends! I'm setting my sights on a great PSAT score, but I'm a little stressed about how to get there. What strategies have you all found effective for scoring well on the PSAT? I'm all ears for …
Hey fam, brainstorming for my NHS application and feeling a tad stuck. How do you figure out what activities and achievements to highlight? Do you just list what you’ve got, or is there a smart way to …
Hi all, the waiting game is absolutely brutal, and I’ve been clinging to any hope for good news. I applied to Northwestern ED, and I’m wondering if anyone knows when they send out their likely letters …
I’m kinda stressed but hopeful, looking for universities similar to Rice where research is strong, but there’s also a clear focus on the undergrad experience. Rice's balance seems perfect but it's sup …
Santa Clara University's got my attention with their programs, but I'm still kinda clueless about what it's like to be a student there. Can anyone fill me in on its culture, social life, and how stude …
Hey folks, I saw some programs that offer high school students the chance to study abroad in Japan for free. Sounds too good to be true. Can someone drop some knowledge on this? Have you or your frien …
Hey everyone! I'm really into social studies and I was wondering what kind of extracurricular activities related to social studies could give my college application a boost? I'm also looking for activ …
Hi friends, I’m kinda confused by the Common App's 'class rank reporting' part. My school doesn't rank us, so I'm not sure what I should be putting down there. Does anyone who's had a similar situatio …
Hey everyone, I've got a bit of a situation here. During my sophomore year, I took a class that didn't really pan out how I expected, and my grade was pretty dismal. It's not reflective of my current …
I've got a question about the recommender section on Common App. How do I go about adding a recommender? Is it complicated? Any tips for making sure it goes smoothly with my teachers? Thanks for the h …
What's up, y'all? I'm setting my sights on UT Austin and was just curious if they're part of the Common App. It would make my life easier if they were, so hoping for good news.
Future doc here 👩⚕️✨! So, I'm super into the idea of going to med school eventually. I want to make the most of my time in high school and take classes that would give me a taste of what's ahead. Hav …