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Hi friends! I recently found out my high school offers nail tech classes, and I'm considering it an option. Would colleges look favorably on this if I'm interested in starting a small business or expr …
I’m aiming to take the highest level of math offered at my school before I graduate, but I’m kinda nervous about the difficulty. Has anyone taken it and can share their experiences? Is it a major step …
Could someone explain why colleges have gen ed requirements? I’m looking at potential majors and I'm wondering how gen eds will fit into my schedule. Is there a reason they're a big part of the colleg …
Class of 2024 here! 🙋 I’m trying to be proactive about college costs, so I’m wondering what scholarships I should be looking at now as a junior. Any tips on where to find scholarships for high school …
As I plan out my next year's schedule, I’m a bit unsure about my science classes. What combination of science classes would look most impressive for a high school student aiming for top-tier colleges? …
I'm a freshman this year, and I'm already thinking ahead about college. What classes should I be taking now to make sure I have a strong foundation? Any specific subjects that are must-haves? I want t …
OK, so my school offers home economics, and I’m kind of interested, but I’m worried it won't look as impressive as other electives. How do colleges view home ec classes? Could taking home economics be …
Photography is a big hobby of mine and I want to develop it further. Does anyone know of online photography classes I can take that my high school will give me credit for? Do colleges value these type …
Hola friends! I’ve taken Spanish 1 and 2 at school and am thinking about doing Spanish 3 online this summer. Would this be a smart move for showing language proficiency, or should I stick to the tradi …
I'm a bit concerned here. I've really improved my grades and extracurriculars lately, and I'm wondering—if I've met the requirements now, can I still apply to NHS as a senior, or did I miss my shot?
I just received a 1200 on my PSAT. Could anyone tell me how good this score is and how colleges view it? Also, is this a good indicator of how I might score on the actual SAT, and what are the chances …
Feeling a bit stressed and need advice! I'm considering taking online classes for extra high school credits. Will colleges view this favorably, or is it seen as less impressive than in-person courses? …
Hey everyone, I've been thinking about enrolling in some college courses while I'm still in high school. I'm trying to get a feel for how it might strengthen my college applications or if it'd help pr …
Hey guys, I'm a junior looking into pre-med and wondering what kind of classes I should be taking to be a strong applicant for med schools. Are there any specific courses that they look for in your hi …
Hey everyone! So, I'm trying to map out my high school math curriculum and want to make sure I'm on the right track for college admissions. What sequence of math classes would be considered rigorous e …
Hi there! I'm applying for scholarships and I've heard about the National Honor Society Scholarship. Could someone who has applied give me the lowdown? How much can you get, and what sort of things do …
Hey everyone! Starting to look into the financial aid process and I found out about the CSS Profile. I'm a little bit stressed about the cost of applying to college, so do you know if all colleges req …
Hey everyone, I'm planning out my high school courses and wondering about history classes. Considering that I’m leaning towards a major in Political Science, what different history classes in high sch …
Hey everyone! I'm looking into the University of Chicago and I understand it's a pretty intense academic environment, but I've heard there are some quirky traditions or lesser-known facts that make it …
Hello everyone! As a junior prepping for college apps, I'm kinda puzzled about how to report my SAT scores through the Common App. I've taken the SAT multiple times and want to superscore them to maxi …