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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 …
I'm really keen on the whole vibe at the University of Michigan—awesome sports, strong engineering and business programs, and a bustling college town. Problem is, it's super competitive. What are some …
A bit stressed here, folks. I've taken the SAT a couple of times and I wanna know, do colleges require all the scores from every time I've taken it? Or can I just send my best score? I have one test t …
Can someone explain how to get into honors classes for my senior year? My school hasn't been super clear about the process and I want to make sure I do it right to strengthen my college applications.
Hi guys, I'm a sophomore who just took the PSAT and I'm kind of curious (or maybe a little stressed) – does my PSAT score even matter at this point? Will colleges look at it, or is it purely for my ow …
Hi peers, I need a bit of advice. Currently, I'm debating whether to drop some honors classes for next year to focus on extracurriculars and reduce stress. Will eliminating honors classes from my juni …
Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about the whole honors vs AP classes debate. Could someone explain the main differences between the two, and if possible, which is generally considered more impressive to …
I took the PSAT and am kinda hopeful about National Merit. Just wondering, when do they usually announce the semifinalists? Is there a set month or does it vary each year?
Quick question for y'all - once the PSAT is done and dusted, how exactly do you see your scores online? I've heard it can be a bit confusing, and I want to make sure I don't mess anything up when the …
So, I'm planning out my schedule for next year and can't decide if taking Pre-Calculus is a must. For a student aiming for fairly competitive colleges but not necessarily Ivy League, do I need Pre-Cal …
Kinda stressed junior here - Is taking chemistry actually a must for college admissions? It's really not my best subject and I'm trying to figure out if it'll hurt my chances if I don't take it. Do co …
So I've been debating between taking more college prep classes vs. honors courses. I know honors are generally seen as more rigorous, but I don't want to overwhelm myself. From the perspective of coll …
Okay, so I've heard from pretty much everyone that taking the PSAT NMSQT is a good move, but I'm in the dark about how to actually sign up for it. Could someone who's recently gone through the process …
Hey folks, I'm brainstorming colleges to apply to, and I've heard a lot about Georgetown University. What's the buzz about? What academic programs or opportunities at Georgetown are especially renowne …
I just heard from a friend that some colleges require you to have the meningitis vaccine. Is this true for all colleges or only specific ones? I'm a little worried cause I'm not a big fan of needles.
I've been going back and forth on whether college is the right path for me. Are there careers out there where college isn't necessary, or is a degree a universal requirement nowadays?