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Hey fellow juniors, I’ve heard that colleges like to see 'leadership skills', so do you think helping organize class building activities at our school could be a good move? How would I even present th …
To anyone who's taken a Psychology course in high school, how was it? Did it prepare you well for potential college psych courses? And do you feel like it was positively noted in your college apps? Su …
I'm getting my Common App profile together and got to the Honors section. It's giving me a bit of anxiety because I'm not sure what counts as an 'honor' exactly. Do you think stuff like honor roll and …
Hi guys, junior here. I'm thinking about taking some college courses online over the summer to impress admissions officers. Is this worth it? Have any of you had experience with how this is perceived …
Hey y'all! So I've been invited to join the National Honor Society at my school, and I'm on the fence. I'm active in a few clubs already and I'm not sure how NHS will stand out on college apps. What m …
I’m fascinated by politics and I'm eager to challenge myself by taking a US government course that's at collegiate level while still in high school. Any tips on how to get enrolled?
Okay, probably a silly question, but how do I assign my recommenders on Common App? I've asked my teachers already, but I don't want to mess up this step. Can someone who's done it already walk me thr …
Hi everyone! I'm a homeschooled student and I'm looking into college admissions requirements. I noticed a lot of colleges look for honors classes on your transcript. How do homeschoolers take honors c …
I'm debating whether to take precalculus over the summer. I want to advance in math by doing this, but how do colleges view summer math courses? Are they seen as rigorous as school year ones or just a …
Ok, so my high school has this weird weighted GPA system and I'm trying to figure out how to report it on the Common App. Does anyone know if I should convert it to a 4.0 scale or just report it as my …
I’m trying to plan out my classes for next year. Could someone tell me where to find the latest Bothell High School course catalog so I can figure out what electives and AP classes I might want to tak …
Hey everyone, so I've been planning out my classes for senior year and potentially college, and I'm curious – is physical education (PE) typically a requirement for college programs? Like, if you're n …
I’m knee-deep in drafting my personal statement for the Common App and can’t find a clear answer - how many words are we aiming for here? Is there an ideal length admissions officers prefer, or is the …
I'm a bit anxious about prepping for the PSAT/NMSQT. Anyone have effective study strategies or resources they'd recommend? Bonus points if you've already taken the test and can share from experience!
Is anyone else a junior wondering whether it's worth the time to answer all those optional questions on the Common App? Are admissions officers really expecting us to fill these out, or is it just ext …
So, I'm not the biggest fan of math, and I'm worried about college requirements. Are there colleges that don't require a math course, or is it pretty much a staple in every college's curriculum? And i …
I might need to take a summer school class to catch up on some credits. Can anyone who’s been through it tell me what it's like? Is it super intense or do you still get to enjoy your summer a bit?
So I’ve been trying to figure out my college schedule in advance. Does anyone know if there are specific types of courses that every college student has to take, no matter the major?
As a sophomore, I've been eyeing the National Honor Society and I want to know what I should start doing now to qualify. Does anyone know the specific requirements and when is the ideal time to begin …
Ok, I heard about Edgenuity courses being offered at my school. Can someone who’s taken them tell me how they work and if they're considered the same as regular classes by colleges?