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Hi guys, I'm starting to feel a bit stressed out with gathering documents. Could someone explain how I'm supposed to submit my high school transcripts through the Common App? Is this something my coun …
Okay, so I’m not going to be an art major or anything, but I really enjoy my visual and performing arts classes in high school. What's the consensus on how much colleges care about these courses? Shou …
So, I just got a 'B' in one of my honors classes this semester. I'm a bit worried about how it looks for college apps. Is a 'B' in an honors class really that bad, or can it still be seen as a solid g …
I’m in the process of drafting my Common App essay and got stumped on formatting. Should I indent my paragraphs or just skip lines? What did you guys do? I don’t want to annoy the admissions officers …
Hey everyone, I'm an athlete looking to play sports in college and I need to take some online classes to meet my high school requirements. Does anyone know where I can find a list of NCAA-approved onl …
Hey everyone! So I've been staring at my screen for the past hour trying to figure out how to start my Common App essay. I have ideas in my head, but I'm really unsure about how to actually get them d …
Got a bit anxious about the CLEP Biology exam. Is it as hard as the AP Bio one? Also, any tips or resources you recommend for prepping?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out the right way to report my dual enrollment classes on the Common App. I've taken a few courses at my local community college while in high school and want to mak …
Hello, with everything being online these days, I heard we can do the CLEP exams from home now. Has anyone tried this, and if so, what was your setup like? Were there any technical issues I should be …
I’ve been pushing to get good grades throughout high school, and I might be eligible for honor cords when I graduate. I’m proud of that, but do colleges care about these kinds of recognitions?
I’m planning out my summer and I want to take some classes to knock out credits. Is there such a thing as too many summer classes? I’m trying not to overwhelm myself but also want to make the most of …
I visited my friend at Bowdoin, and I absolutely loved the tight-knit community and the college's focus on undergraduate teaching. For a junior just getting into the admission process, what other scho …
Quick question, friends! Is UC Berkeley part of the Common App, or do I need to use a different application system for that school? Just trying to plan ahead and manage my applications smoothly.
As a junior starting to look for scholarships, I'm kind of stressed about how much my GPA will affect my chances. Do scholarships focus just on GPA, or do they look at extracurriculars and essays too? …
As a high school junior aiming for a tech-heavy college, I'm curious how critical it is to load up on STEM courses. Does anyone have insights on the balance between pursuing advanced STEM classes and …
Hey folks! Could anyone tell me when National Honor Society chapters typically kick off their events and activities during the year? I want to plan my schedule so I can be fully involved.
I need some help figuring out the best way to list my extracurricular activities on the Common App. How do you decide what order to put them in? And is it better to have a few really well-explained ac …
Is anyone here familiar with good resources for CLEP exam tutoring? I could really use some help to boost my prep.
Hey friends, just wondering if my regular bible study group would count as an extracurricular for my apps? We meet weekly, and it's pretty structured, but would colleges care about this kind of thing?
I've been thinking about majoring in business and I heard that having some background in accounting can help. Does anyone know if there are any good online accounting courses available that are suitab …