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Hey! I'm a junior and I'm thinking about getting a job while I'm still in high school. For those who have done it before, is it difficult to manage and balance work, school, and extracurriculars? Also …

Hey everyone! I've been trying to figure out what colleges actually look for in applicants. Can anyone give me a breakdown of the different factors that colleges consider when reviewing applications? …

Heya! So, I love STEM and I was just wondering if anyone knows of interesting STEM challenges or activities that are open to high school students? Just looking to expand my horizons a bit here.

Hello everyone! So, my college application journey is starting soon and I'd love to get insights from current high school juniors. What are some important questions to ask them to learn from their exp …

Hi everyone! I was wondering whether it's possible to take both the ACT and SAT after graduating from high school. If yes, do colleges usually accept these scores from applicants who have already grad …

Hey guys, I've been wondering if it's possible to pass a class in high school with a D grade. I'm struggling in one of my classes and I'm worried that I won't be able to graduate if I don't get my gra …

Hey, I've been wondering what would be considered a 'high' GPA for the college admissions process. Can anyone shed some light on this? What kind of GPA should I aim for to be considered competitive fo …

Hey fellow high schoolers, I'm a junior feeling a bit lost and overwhelmed. Is there anyone here who has successfully navigated high school and has some words of wisdom or any common questions you thi …

Hello everyone! I'm about to graduate from high school (yay!), but I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed with the thought of moving on to college. What are some things I should know about or prepare for befo …

I've seen 'high school or equivalent' mentioned in a few places. Can anyone clarify what it means and what the equivalents are?

So, I just got my report card, and there's a 'D' staring me in the face. I'm freaking out a bit - how badly will this impact my GPA and college prospects? What can I do to recover from this setback?

Hi everyone, I'm really interested in robotics and engineering, and I'd love to find some opportunities to get more involved in this field during high school. Any advice on clubs, programs, or resourc …

Hey everyone, I was wondering what you all think is the best high school math curriculum out there. I'm trying to make sure I'm well-prepared for college and I'd appreciate any input or suggestions!

I've been working on my resume for college applications, and I'm not sure if I should include my high school information on it. Would putting my high school name and graduation year be helpful for adm …

I've been hearing about dual enrollment and I'm really interested. Can someone explain how it works and what the benefits are for high school students?

Hey, I'm a junior and was wondering, how early can I start applying to colleges? I want to get a head start, but I'm not sure when the application season begins. Thoughts?

I've noticed that some people try really hard to be popular in high school, but does it actually have any lasting impact on our lives? Will it affect college admissions or future success in any way?

If someone doesn't pass 8th grade, can they still move on to high school? My cousin's struggling, and I want to know what might happen if they don't pass this year.

Hey everyone, is it possible to apply for the Bright Futures Scholarship after graduating from high school? Has anyone ever done this before? I'd appreciate any insights you guys can provide!

Hey everyone, I was just wondering what you all think is the hardest subject in high school? I'm trying to prepare myself for the challenges ahead, and it would be interesting to hear different opinio …