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Yo, I'm thinking of studying something in the Agricultural field, and Delaware Valley University caught my eye. Can anyone suggest what kind of ag-related extracurriculars or summer programs colleges …
Hey guys, I'm kinda stressed because I've never actually seen a high school transcript before. Could someone describe what goes on there? Like, what does it include besides your grades, and how do col …
Hi friends! Quick question - do all colleges require a personal essay? I’ve got some safety schools on my list, and I’m wondering if essays are always a part of the admissions process or if some colle …
Current junior here. I'm planning out my senior year schedule and I'm a little confused about the English requirements. How many English classes do we actually need to graduate and stay competitive fo …
Hello folks! As I'm setting up my schedule for next year, I'm a little stressed about choosing the right electives. I've got a bunch of interests but I'm not sure how colleges view electives. Should I …
Junior here trying to get a handle on everything for college apps 😅. I have teachers in mind for rec letters, but I'm not sure about my counselor. We haven't interacted much. Do all colleges require a …
Hey everyone, junior here considering a future in medicine. I'm curious about how taking a health science class would look on my high school transcript when applying for a pre-med track in college. Do …
Hey everyone, I've been weighing whether or not I should put time into trying to join the National Honor Society. I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel the pressure with college apps looming over the …
Hi folks, I'm currently a junior, and my school’s English offerings are a bit meh. I’m considering enrolling in an online English course to challenge myself and explore literature more deeply. I'm sli …
So I’ve heard about a lot of schools going test-optional, but are there any colleges these days that have completely dropped the SAT requirement? And if so, do those colleges look more at your GPA or …
There’s a business management class at school that I'm interested in, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Does it help with getting into business programs in college? Or is it something that looks good …
I've received a few awards and honors throughout high school and I'm filling out the honors section in the Common App. Can somebody give me a rundown of what's expected to be reported here? Just wanna …
So, I've been hearing a lot about NHS, but can someone explain exactly why it's considered important for college apps or high school in general? Is it just the prestige or are there other benefits?
So I’ve been part of NHS for a while, and I'm working on my Common App activities section. I’m a bit confused though - where do I put National Honor Society on the Common App? Is it an honor, or is it …
Psychology really interests me and I’ve heard that taking it can look good for college apps. Has anyone taken a good psychology course online that caters to high school students? I'd love to hear how …
Okay so I’m a junior and considering adding a technology class to my schedule next year. Do colleges care about tech classes? I’m not planning on a STEM major, but I want to show that I’m well-rounded …
I'm going through my college search and Belmont Abbey College's name came up a few times. Does anyone know what they're famous for academically or culturally? Any standout majors, clubs, or traditions …
So I love computing and want to take some programming classes offered at my school. But will colleges care about these classes, or are they looking for more APs and honors courses instead? Anyone else …
English isn't my strongest subject, but I really want to improve. Does anyone have suggestions for fun activities for English class in high school that helped you get more involved and maybe even enjo …
Hey guys, I'm planning out my schedule for next year and I'm kind of stressed about which AP classes I should take to impress colleges. Could you share your experience or advice on how to choose AP cl …