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I’m drawn to Haverford College because of its Honor Code, small class sizes, and dedication to the liberal arts. What are some other colleges that offer a similar community and academic philosophy?

Hey folks, I've been grinding away at math practice but I feel stuck. What are your top tips for leveling up my PSAT math skills? I'm after specific strategies or resources that helped you. Thanks in …

So I've been going to a charter school, and I'm interested in how this might impact my college applications. Are charter schools considered rigorous or innovative by admissions committees, or is it se …

Rising junior here, feeling a bit uncertain about my schedule for next year. I’m wondering, when admissions officers see your transcript, how much more do they value honors classes over the regular on …

Feeling a bit anxious here. I come from a really small high school where the graduating class is probably going to be around 50 students. Does the size of my graduating class matter to colleges? Will …

So, I'm a high school junior with a keen interest in pursuing business in college. I have an option to take business classes at my school like Marketing and Intro to Business. Are these classes really …

Hey guys, quick question as I'm looking to beef up my extracurriculars, especially for National Honor Society. I know community service is a big component, but I'm a bit lost on what counts. Does it h …

So I'm filing out my college apps and was wondering, do admissions view National Honor Society as an extracurricular activity, or is it seen more as an academic honor? Not sure where to list it on the …

Hello fellow high schoolers, as someone aiming to strengthen my extracurriculars, I'm curious about National Honor Society. How exactly are students selected for NHS? Is it just based on grades, or do …

So, I'm from a pretty standard public school and I'm starting to stress a bit about how my school's reputation might impact my college apps. Do colleges take into account the type of school you come f …

I read something unsettling about colleges using AI to detect whether essays were written by the applicants or not. It made me wonder—does the Common App have any similar AI checks in place that look …

Sup folks! I've been checking out colleges in Texas and wanted to get the lowdown on Texas Tech. What kind of programs or majors is Texas Tech University super strong in? Do they have any signature sp …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and starting to look at colleges seriously. I’ve heard that the Honors College at UCF offers some unique classes. Can anyone tell me whether taking these UCF honors classes …

Feeling a bit down because I just got a C in an honors course... Can someone tell me how bad this is? Will colleges see past the grade if they know it's an honors class? Also, what's the impact on my …

Sup y'all! In the midst of planning my college apps and I'm trying to figure out if it's a common thing for colleges to require a counselor recommendation. How should I prepare for this if it's necess …

Could someone enlighten me about what taking a yearbook class in high school entails? Is it considered an extracurricular or part of the curriculum?

Struggling here to brainstorm for my college essay. I want to stand out but also be true to myself. What are some unique angles or topics you guys think can make a college essay pop? Any advice on how …

I've heard that taking college classes over the summer can be a good thing for high school students, but I'm a bit lost. How do they actually help? Do colleges look at them favorably, or is it more ab …

Okay, so I'm trying to understand this whole high school credit system. Can someone explain how many credits I need to graduate? Also, do certain classes have more credits than others? I want to make …

I'm in my junior year and starting to really narrow down my college list. Does anyone know what Colorado State University is best known for, academically speaking? What are their top programs or areas …