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Hey guys, just wondering if colleges still require foreign language credits for admission? I've taken Spanish for a couple of years but not sure if I should continue for my junior and senior year. How …

Hey everyone, just curious, but I've heard through the grapevine that you can get scholarships from doing well on the PSAT. How legit is this information? Has anyone here scored a scholarship and can …

I'm in awe of CalArts because of their reputation in animation and the arts. But Yikes, the admission stats are scaring me. Do any of you know of schools that are a tad less elite but still have stron …

Just moved to a new school, and I'm looking to get into honors classes. What's the typical process for getting into these classes in high school? Do I need certain grades or teacher recommendations? A …

I'm trying to plan out my application expenses and was wondering, does it cost money to send out college applications through the Common App? Do all the colleges have the same fee or does it vary?

Math isn't exactly my strong suit, but I'm working on it. For the PSAT, what score range should I target to show competence in math?

Okay, so I'm hearing a lot of different things about SAT requirements for the class of 2024. With everything going test-optional recently, are there any colleges that have announced firm requirements …

Just got my PSAT score (860) and I'm trying to gauge where I stand. Could you guys tell me how this looks from a college admissions point of view? Is this a strong score, or should I be putting extra …

Hey all, I came across New Mexico State University in my college search, and I'm wondering if there's anything specific that they're known for. Is there anything about their academics or campus life t …

I'm in my junior year and seriously considering ASU for their online degree programs since I'll need to study from home. I'm wondering if there are other universities like ASU that offer a variety of …

Hey everyone! As a junior starting to think about applications, I'm wondering about the REAL impact of college essays. Like, do they actually tip the scales for an applicant, or are they just a formal …

So I've heard a lot about Johns Hopkins and its prestige, but I'm kinda wondering what specifically about JHU's programs or campus life makes it such a sought after school? Any insider info or persona …

Hey peeps! I'm drawn to Lehigh University for its strong engineering programs and their project-based approach, plus I've heard about their awesome campus culture. What other schools should I be consi …

Just curious, do honors classes in high school typically give you more credits than standard classes? How does this affect my high school GPA and is it something colleges consider when looking at my a …

I'm currently planning out my senior year courses, and I'm trying to figure out if I need physics to be a competitive applicant. Physics isn’t really my strong suit, so I’m wondering, do a lot of coll …

I've been kinda stressed about the social climate in universities lately—does racism still play a part in campuses across the US? How do schools address these issues, and what can students do to foste …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior and wondering about how honors classes are weighted in terms of GPA. How is the value of an honors class calculated compared to regular classes? Also, do colleges …

Hey guys, I’m curious about the differences between high schools in Spain and the US, as I might be studying abroad next year. Can anyone shed light on their academic environment, how they prepare stu …

Hey all, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the PSAT. I've heard it's kind of a big deal because of National Merit Scholarships and all that. I don't know too much about it, though. Does any …

Hey everyone! I’m starting to plan out my senior year courses, and I’m not sure if I should take a fourth year of Spanish. Does anyone know if a lot of colleges actually require four years of foreign …