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This might be a silly question, but do colleges expect you to have taken a certain number of math courses in high school? I'm in my junior year and have taken the basic classes but haven't gone beyond …

As I narrow down my college list, I'm really interested in Indiana University Bloomington. For any current students or alums, could you share what the university excels in? Are there particular progra …

Hi everyone, I've been looking into Mount St. Mary's University lately and I'm curious about what specific programs or fields they're known for. Are there any particular majors or extracurriculars tha …

I've visited Middlebury and absolutely loved the combo of their environmental programs and the liberal arts. I'm trying to find a few more schools that have similar programs and a similar dedication t …

Juniors Rise Up! I'm in the midst of college research and UT Austin caught my eye. I've seen rankings and stats, but I'm curious about the cool stuff - can anyone share fun facts about UT Austin that …

Okay, so I've been hearing bits and pieces about Barry University, and I'm curious about what majors or activities they are best known for. Does anyone have specifics or anecdotes about Barry?

So, I just got my PSAT score back and it's got me wondering… does this score truly reflect how I'm likely to do on the SAT? Or should I take it with a grain of salt? How have others' experiences been …

Quick question – my school does these fun themed days every now and then, like 'Dress like a Celebrity' or 'Dress like a snowman.' Could I talk about my participation in these events on my college app …

As I'm trying to build a list of colleges to apply to, I know pre-med support is crucial for my future goals. I'm interested in the support system University of Miami has for pre-med students, but I'd …

I've been told that national recognition can make a difference in the college admissions game. Does NHS count as this sort of recognition?

I'm trying to flesh out my college list and I'm considering the California State University system. Though I've done some research, I'm curious about what aspects or programs across the CSU campuses a …

Quick question, I'm trying to plan ahead and I need to know: your junior year PSAT score is the one that qualifies you for National Merit, right? Or should I be prepping more seriously as a sophomore …

Hey guys, I'm an international student from the UK planning to apply to colleges in the US, and I'm a bit worried about how my academic qualifications will be translated. I have a second-class honors …

Hey everyone, I've been looking into Wellesley College, and I'm curious about what aspects make it stand out from other liberal arts colleges. Is it known for specific programs or a particular campus …

Hello all! I'm super interested in becoming a vet and I'm trying to get a handle on what vet school is actually like. Could anyone share their experiences or what they've heard about the journey throu …

Feeling a bit rushed with all the application stuff I have going on... Can someone tell me if UIUC (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) uses the Common App? I'm hoping I can use my existing ap …

Hey guys, I've heard a lot about the PSAT and that it can be important for scholarships and stuff, but can someone break down exactly what the benefits are? Is it just for National Merit or are there …

Does anyone else feel like they need a tutorial for entering courses and grades in the Common App? What's the proper way to list them, and do I include courses I am currently taking? Struggling with t …

I just got my report card and saw that I landed an A- in my AP Calc class. It's my first honors math class, and I'm proud of pulling through, but now I'm slightly worried about how this will affect my …

Okay, this might be a silly question, but I'm working on my college list and noticed that UCLA is not on the Common App. Is this true for all the UC schools, or just UCLA? How do you manage the additi …