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Just got my PSAT score back and I'm at a 1060. I'm a freshman and feeling a bit anxious. Should I be happy with this? What can I do over the next couple of years to boost my score? Does anyone have ti …
Chatham University seems interesting, but I can't find much from students' perspectives. What are Chatham’s highlights or key things a high school junior should be aware of during college hunt season?
Sophomores in my school are taking the PSAT soon, and I'm sweating a bit. Does anyone know what a good PSAT score looks like for us?
Just wondering, when can you start applying for National Honor Society? Is it only for juniors or can sophomores get in on this too?
Alright folks, doing my college research and I'm a bit curious—does anyone know what UC Irvine is most reputable for? What strengths should I consider if I’m thinking of applying there?
It's junior year, and the college search is officially on. I'm impressed by Carnegie Mellon University and their tech rep, but what specifically should I look at? What departments or majors are they f …
I'm super into musical theater and I heard AMDA is great for that, but I wonder what other schools offer robust performing arts programs especially focused on theater arts? Any recommendations for ins …
Hey guys, so here's the thing – I’ve battled with an eating disorder, and it’s been a significant part of my high school experience. Should I write about overcoming this challenge in my essays, or wou …
I'm starting to feel the pressure of getting my college application materials together. I've seen that some schools require letters of recommendation. How can I find out which colleges require them, a …
Quick question, everyone: I’ve heard that a counselor recommendation might be part of the application requirements on the Common App, but I'm not entirely sure if it’s something every college needs. I …
So, I’ve heard bits and pieces about Westminster College but I’m curious about the details. Does anyone know what Westminster’s known for or what life’s like on campus? Any standout departments or ext …
I'm interested in joining NHS and I've heard it's not just about having good grades. What else do I need to do to get in? Are there specific community service requirements or leadership positions I ne …
So here's the deal—I've been considering switching to online schooling cause of personal reasons, but I'm kinda worried about how it might look to colleges. Does anyone have experience with exclusivel …
I've been doing some major research into my prospective colleges and the University of Illinois really stands out. I'm knee-deep in my Common App right now and was wondering, is U of I on there or do …
Aspiring art student here with a question—do art colleges require math as part of their curriculum? I want to focus solely on my creative skills, and math isn’t exactly my strongest suit. Will I be ab …
I'm trying to figure out my chances for getting into a decent business program, and I've heard some things about Monmouth University. As a junior with a lot on my plate, I don't have a lot of time to …
I’m a high school junior looking to major in engineering and I'm stressed about my course load. How critical is it to have a strong foundation in STEM classes from high school to appeal to top enginee …
Yo, I've just visited Quinnipiac and really dig the community vibe and their health sciences program. I gotta find more schools similar to this gem—schools that aren’t too large and have solid program …
I'm currently a junior and starting to feel the pressure of senior year looming over me. Does anyone have tips or personal experiences on how to own this school year? I'm looking for ways to excel in …
Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out how much weight being in an honors math class will have on my college application. Does it make a big difference compared to regular classes? How do colleges vie …