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I'm going through my college search and Belmont Abbey College's name came up a few times. Does anyone know what they're famous for academically or culturally? Any standout majors, clubs, or traditions …

So I love computing and want to take some programming classes offered at my school. But will colleges care about these classes, or are they looking for more APs and honors courses instead? Anyone else …

English isn't my strongest subject, but I really want to improve. Does anyone have suggestions for fun activities for English class in high school that helped you get more involved and maybe even enjo …

Hey guys, I'm planning out my schedule for next year and I'm kind of stressed about which AP classes I should take to impress colleges. Could you share your experience or advice on how to choose AP cl …

I'm trying to decide my electives, and there's a health class that fits into my schedule. I've heard it can be an easy A but I'm worried if it might look like I'm not challenging myself enough. Does t …

Hey all, junior here getting a bit antsy about making my transcript stand out. I heard that taking college classes online can be a plus. Does anyone know how that works or where to start looking? Also …

Hey! I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the standardized testing talk! I'm considering Ithaca College and I can’t find clear info—do they need SAT scores or not? If anyone's applied and knows, please help …

Vassar has caught my eye because of its commitment to liberal arts and an inclusive, tight-knit campus community. I'm ready to delve into a deep college search, so could anyone point me toward more sc …

Could someone break down what’s actually in the PSAT? I know it’s supposed to be like the SAT, but what kind of sections does it have and are they the same difficulty?

Hey peeps, quick question as I map out my testing schedule: do all colleges require an SAT or ACT score, or has test-optional become more of a norm now? I’m trying to figure out if I need to take thes …

Hey guys, I’m trying to figure out if I should be focusing on taking a variety of history classes in my last two years of high school to impress colleges. Do admissions prefer to see that I've studied …

Hey guys, so I've got a pretty tight-knit community here at my high school, where the classes are rigorous but the environment is super supportive. I wanna find colleges with that kind of personal, co …

Hey guys, looking to apply across the border here. Do Canadian colleges generally require SAT scores from US applicants, or is it a different process? Also, would my AP scores make a difference if the …

I’ve been stressing a bit about whether to apply for NHS. I know it’s prestigious and all, but what does being a member actually mean during the college admissions process? Do colleges value this over …

Hey guys, I'm considering attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university. I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the options though. How can I find out which classes are mandatory f …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I love cooking. I'm considering taking a cooking class next year. Do colleges see cooking classes as valuable or more like a fun elective? Can this reflect well on my ap …

Hey friends! I've recently been elected as a class rep and was curious about what specific responsibilities or projects would stand out to a college. Any current class officers willing to share tips f …

Hey everyone, I’m trying to plan out my schedule for senior year and I’m a bit on the fence. I've got a pretty packed list with APs and stuff, but I’m wondering if taking economics is almost like an u …

Hey friends! I'm really into Georgia Tech because of its strong STEM programs, but I'm trying to broaden my list. What are some other tech-focused schools that have a great reputation in engineering a …

Hey folks - starting to do my college search and it's becoming a lot. Just curious, how many colleges these days are not requiring SAT or ACT scores for admissions? Any stats or experiences are apprec …