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Next year is my last year of high school and I’m a bit stressed about picking classes. What are some senior classes in high school that are essential for college applications? I want to ensure I have …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to look at colleges and I'm a bit confused. Do most colleges still require you to submit ACT scores, or has the trend moved away from standardized testing? Especially with a …
I found this free online psychology course and I'm wondering if it'll be helpful for me both in understanding myself better and in my college applications. Thoughts?
Quick question, I’ve been heavily involved in community service and was wondering if that will significantly impact my college applications? Are most colleges expecting applicants to have a certain nu …
Hello fellow students! I'm scheduling my classes and wonder if most colleges require us to have a fine arts credit. Does this hold any weight during the admissions process?
Alright, so I'll be a junior next year and I've heard that things have been changing a lot in high schools around the country. Anyone willing to share what high school life is really like right now in …
Hi everyone—I'm trying to figure out the steps to connect my Naviance account to the Common App. Our school uses Naviance for everything and I know they need to sync up somehow. Could you all explain …
Hi, peeps! Gotta start my NHS essay and feeling a bit overwhelmed. Does anyone have any solid tips or approaches that could help in crafting an NHS essay that stands out? What do admission committees …
Hi guys, as someone who's super interested in majoring in business, I'm on the hunt for colleges that have standout business programs. Could you share your recommendations or experiences with business …
I just got an invite to join my school's chapter of NHS, and I'm curious about what activities and commitments it involves. Can someone who's been a part explain what kind of projects you get involved …
What's good, folks? I'm working on my UC list and heard a lot about UC San Diego. Any of you know what they're especially strong in, like top majors or research opportunities?
Hey peeps! Quick question – which colleges actually require teacher recommendations? Also, how many do they typically ask for? Just trying to plan ahead so I don’t spring this on my teachers at the la …
Hey everyone! So I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, and I really love Brown's open curriculum and the overall campus culture I've heard about. But, I want to make sure I have a solid list of options. …
Hey guys, I've been trying to shortlist colleges and I'm curious if applying for a program that a university is particularly known for (like Psychology at a well-regarded school in that field) makes a …
Hey everyone! I'm really drawn to Cornell's vibe with a strong sense of community and emphasis on research and various disciplines. However, I'm keeping my options open and looking for schools that ma …
Hello friends! Could someone please explain how the college interview process usually goes? What should I expect during the interview, and are there different formats depending on the college (like vi …
Hey, so I love cooking and I'm thinking of joining a culinary class at my high school. Do you guys think this could help my college app in any way, especially if I want to major in something related t …
Hello peeps! Can someone help me understand which colleges ask for the CSS Profile? I know it’s for financial aid but isn’t FAFSA enough? Trying to figure out how to prepare for this.
Hello friends! I heard that you can link your PSAT scores to Khan Academy for personalized practice. Could someone walk me through how to do that? I really want to make the most of my study sessions f …
I'm all into the San Diego vibe, and SDSU seems like a cool place. Before I get too excited, could someone share some fun facts that really capture the spirit of San Diego State University? Like what …