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Hey everyone, I’m a junior starting to plan out my summer and I’ve been considering joining a study abroad program. Do colleges value these experiences? I’m excited about the cultural immersion but I' …
Kinda worried I might not be doing this right... how should I be filling out the activity section of the Common App? There's not a lot of space, and I have a few activities that I really want colleges …
Feeling a bit stressed rn because I'm trying to figure out if what we're learning and doing in high school is setting us up well for the future. Like, are there certain classes or activities that are …
Hey everyone, I'm curious about alternative schools—what are they like, and how do they differ from the traditional high school environment? I'm exploring different options for my educational path and …
Hey all! As a history buff, I planned out my high school history classes across different grades. Just curious if colleges care about when you take certain history classes? Like, does it look bad if I …
I bumped into some online platforms like Coursera that offer courses for high schoolers. Do you think adding a few of these to my schedule would give me an edge in admissions, or should I focus on AP/ …
I keep seeing the term 'dual enrollment' on the Common App, and I'm not 100% about what that actually entails. Does it refer to college classes I took while in high school, or is it something else? Ma …
Feeling a bit stressed as I start to look at applications. Can someone break down the usual components of a university application? Besides the personal statement, what other materials and information …
Does completing high school courses from places like Harvard help improve our college applications, or is it more about the challenge and knowledge gained?
So, Im planning to take a few CLEP exams soon and I've been looking for some solid study guides. Can anyone recommend their favorite study guides for CLEP exams? Are there any you found particularly h …
I'm a junior considering CLEP exams and I'm curious if the content in CLEP exams usually lines up with what we learn in high school? Could I use my current class notes to study, or is the material vas …
Can anybody explain what you actually learn in high school economics classes? I'm trying to decide if I should take it as an elective next year. Is it worth it for college apps, or should I consider a …
Hey guys, I'm kind of worried about sending my mid-year report. How do I do it through the Common App? Do I need to talk to my counselor about this or is it something I can handle on my end? Little bi …
Feeling a bit under pressure with everyone talking about their AP classes and I'm here like... do you actually have to take AP classes in high school to get into a good college?
I'm thinking about taking an algebra course online since it fits my schedule better. Anybody else done this, and did you find that colleges still valued the course just as much as an in-person class w …
Hey everyone, as I start narrowing down my college list, I’ve been really thinking about majoring in business. But I'm not entirely sure what that entails. What’s the day-to-day like in business schoo …
Just curious about the grading process for CLEP exams. Does anyone know how the scoring works and perhaps what the passing threshold generally is? I'm trying to set a target score for myself but not e …
Hey peeps, I'm super into the idea of pursuing aerospace engineering in college. Could you guys suggest a high school course list that would prep me well for that major and make my application stand o …
Hi everyone! As someone who's really passionate about science, I'd love to be a part of the Science National Honor Society at my school. What do I need to do to get in and how competitive is it? Is th …
Hey everyone! I'm about to graduate and I'm part of the National Honor Society at my school. I'm really curious about what we're supposed to wear at graduation to signify our membership. Does anyone k …