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Hey everyone! I'm planning out my junior year schedule and I'm considering taking some honors classes through FLVS (Florida Virtual School). Will taking these courses through an online platform affect …
Hey guys, Im kind of confused about how the whole weighting system works for certain classes in high school. Can someone explain how to figure out which classes are actually weighted and how this affe …
Hey everyone, junior here getting into the college grind. I've got a strong interest in business and entrepreneurship, and I'm wondering if there are any legit online business courses that I, as a hig …
Hi, I’m kind of enamored with Barnard College because of its focus on women’s education and liberal arts. As a junior starting to build my college list, can someone suggest more colleges that offer a …
I'm currently a high school junior interested in going into dentistry. What high school classes should I be taking to make sure I'm on the right path? Are there any particular courses that dental scho …
Hi friends, I've been seeing North Carolina State University pop up a lot in my recommendations. Could anyone shed some light on what makes NC State stand out? Are there specific academic fields or ex …
Hey people! I'm pretty tight on my class schedule and was wondering if it's looked down upon if I take my PE credit online? Has anyone done this, and did you face any issues when applying to colleges?
Yo, I’m thinking about joining the National Honors Society at my school but kind of want to get a sense of what I’m signing up for. What kinds of stuff do members actually do? Is it all just community …
I've been taking Spanish all through high school because I heard colleges like it, but I'm curious if I have to keep going with it in college? Are foreign language classes a must in higher-ed, or does …
Hi guys, just a bit stressed here thinking about interviews. I've got some solid extracurriculars and my grades are pretty good, but I'm kinda nervous about interviews. How much do they actually impac …
Hi guys, I’m a bit confused about the PSAT 10 scoring system. How much is it out of, and how is it different from the regular PSAT/NMSQT? Also, do colleges see these scores, or is it purely for practi …
Future doctor in the making here! I want to make sure I'm on the right track for pre-med in college. What kind of science classes should I be taking in high school to prepare? Are there any that are s …
Hey everyone, I've been wondering, how does the PSAT score usually correlate with the SAT? I'm trying to set a target SAT score based on my PSAT results and any insights would be super helpful!
Hey everyone! As a junior starting to think seriously about applications, I'm trying to understand better how a university's academic strengths play into the admissions process. Specifically, Georgeto …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to plan out my junior year schedule and considering taking multiple AP science classes. Is it really worth the added stress, or should I focus on just one and do really well? …
Has anyone taken a film class as one of their electives in high school? I'm considering it, but I want to make sure it’s a good use of my time, especially considering college applications. Would love …
Temple Owls, I need your input! I'm really interested in Temple University and I've heard it's quite diverse, but what about the actual student experience? Do people generally feel included and is the …
I have the option to take mechanic classes at my high school as part of a vocational track. I'm interested in engineering for college, so will these classes be seen as relevant by admissions, or shoul …
So, I'm a freshman and I have the opportunity to take the PSAT. I know it's way early, but I'm curious if taking it now would be beneficial in any way? Does it give me a leg up on preparation, or is i …
Hey, does anyone know if taking unique electives like a cooking class during high school is seen as a plus by admissions? I'm really into culinary arts and took cooking all this year. Do those courses …