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Hey everyone, I'm a junior really interested in Drexel because of its co-op program. I've got this one extracurricular that is super specialized (think underwater basket weaving level of niche) and I' …

Junior year is proving to be a bit overwhelming with the college search added to the mix. Can anyone tell me what Bucknell University is particularly known for in terms of academic programs or majors?

Alright, time to hit the books – but which ones? Anyone got recommendations for the best PSAT prep books that actually helped improve their score?

Feeling a little lost here. My son took the PSAT a while back and we haven't seen the scores yet. Does anyone know how I can find my child’s PSAT scores? Are they mailed to us or is there some online …

Okay, need some help here. I play club volleyball outside of school and it takes up a TON of time. How can I show college admissions that this isn't just a hobby, but a serious commitment? What kind o …

Super stressed junior here! Trying to balance a good GPA with a challenging courseload – does anyone have advice on how many honors classes I should aim to take in high school to be competitive for to …

Ok, so I just took the PSAT and I'm trying to figure out what my score means. What's the scoring scale, and how do I know if I did well? Is there a chart or something that shows what scores line up wi …

Hey peeps, so I've been thinking a lot about different colleges and I'm wondering if anyone could let me know what Drexel University is really like. How's the campus community, social scene, and what …

I've got 'for honor' next to some of my classes on my transcript, and I'm a bit confused – does anyone know how colleges interpret that? Is it like an honors class, or something different? Will taking …

As a junior hearing a lot about the 'college experience', I'm starting to wonder what university life is actually like. Is it just studying and parties or is there more to it? How do you balance socia …

Brown University is obviously on a lot of people's radar for various reasons, but what in terms of academics makes it really shine? Looking for insights beyond the open curriculum—like are there any d …

I'm a junior considering my college options, and I keep seeing Stony Brook popping up. I know they are part of the SUNY system, but what academic fields or programs are they best known for? Are there …

Hey guys, I recently got inducted into the National Honor Society and I'm wondering how to effectively include this in my college applications. Do colleges view participation in an honor society as a …

I'm currently in love with the University of Maryland's collaborative and engaging academic atmosphere. I've heard they have great STEM programs and lots of research opportunities. Could y'all suggest …

WashU stands out to me because of its reputation in pre-med, but I’m trying to find other colleges that might offer a similar path. What are some universities that are known for excellent pre-med advi …

Little stressed here, I've been practicing for the PSAT and I’m kind of a guesser on tough questions. Does the PSAT take off points for wrong answers or is it like some tests where it’s better to gues …

So I've heard a few different things and I want to set the record straight. How many times can you take the PSAT/NMSQT? I know for the SAT you can take it multiple times, but I'm not clear on the rule …

I know most people take the PSAT in their junior year, but I've heard of some taking it as a sophomore too. Is there a benefit to this, or is it just extra practice? Like, does it look good for colleg …

Can someone explain how honors classes work in high school? Just started thinking about my schedule for next year, and I'm not really sure what the difference is between an honors course and a regular …

Yo, can someone give me the lowdown on Wofford College? I'm going through my college list and trying to figure out which ones excel in certain areas. What's Wofford known for? I'm into humanities, if …