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So, I'm in this elective that is not what I expected it to be. Is it possible to drop a class mid-semester without it looking bad on my transcript? How do colleges view this if I have a valid reason f …

Hey everyone, just wondering if you could shed some light on whether taking a college-level science class at my high school is seen the same as taking one at a community college for credit? Does one l …

Hey guys, quick question about summer courses. I took a couple of classes over the summer to get ahead, and now I'm kind of lost about how to properly report these on the Common App. Should these be l …

I'm super interested in a career in nursing and was wondering what classes I should be focusing on during my remaining high school years. Are there specific science or math courses that would give me …

I've been researching and can't seem to find a straight answer, so here goes: which colleges are known to conduct interviews as part of their admissions process, and how significant are these intervie …

Feeling a bit stressed... I didn’t do too well in a couple of classes last year and it’s dragging my GPA down. Should I consider retaking these classes if my school allows it? Would it look bad to col …

As I'm organizing my college list, it's grown quite a bit. So for efficiency, I'd love to know – does Pitt use the Common App or do they have their own application process?

Hi all, junior here who's super interested in computer science. I’ve coded a little on my own, but I want to start taking formal coding classes to solidify my skills and build a strong CS foundation b …

Hi folks, I'm about to sign up for the CLEP Spanish exam and I'm wondering how different Level 1 is from Level 2. What should I expect in terms of difficulty and content? If someone could share their …

Hey guys, I'm super into tech and considering taking a computer science class next semester. For those who’ve taken CS courses in high school, do you feel like it benefited you? Did it help with colle …

Hey folks! As a high school junior trying to get ahead, I’ve been looking into taking some CLEP exams. I’ve heard they can be pretty tough though. Does anyone know where I can find some free sample CL …

Hey guys, I'm considering taking the CLEP Math exam to cover some gen-ed requirements ahead of time but I'm doing it all on my own. Any tips on self-studying for this? How difficult did you find it an …

Hi friends! So, I've been researching colleges and West Coast University caught my eye because of their tight-knit community and career-focused programs. However, I'm not sure if it's the best fit for …

I'm a section leader in our marching band and I’m working on my Common App activities section. With limited space, what aspects should I focus on? Is it more important to highlight leadership, time co …

Hey everyone, I’m a bit stressed about my class rank. I’m currently ranked just outside the top 10% of my class and I’m worried about how this might influence my chances at some of the more selective …

Hey all! I'm a bit nervous here - do you think the Common App allows you to submit your application after the official deadline has passed, or is that a hard no-go? I hope it doesn’t come to that, but …

Hey guys, I've been wondering, what's considered a high GPA in high school? I know that a 4.0 is technically perfect, but I've heard of weighted GPAs going above that, so I'm a bit confused. What GPA …

So I'm prepping for the ACT, and I'm wondering if colleges even look at the writing section anymore. Do they require it or is it basically optional at this point? I'm trying to decide if I should inve …

Hello fellow future healthcare pros! I'm really keen on sports medicine and was wondering if any of you have taken classes related to that in high school. Which ones do you recommend, and how have the …

Quick question—for the Common App, should I use my school email or create a new, professional one? I want to make sure colleges can always reach me, and I'm not sure if using my school email is the be …