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Has anyone here taken a welding class in high school? I'm interested in engineering and I'm thinking it could be a unique skill to have, but I'm not sure if it's considered 'academic' enough for colle …
Okay, so I’m planning out my junior year, and I want to take a personal fitness class because I feel it’s important. For those who’ve taken it, did you find it useful and did colleges seem to apprecia …
I'm really into psychology and thinking about majoring in it. Do you think taking psych in high school will give me a good foundation or is it more of a 'for fun' class? Does it make a difference in t …
Feeling kind of overwhelmed with testing. Do you guys know if the ACT is still a big requirement for most colleges, or is it shifting more towards test-optional policies?
Hey everyone! UT Austin seems like such a cool place because of its mix of strong academics, spirited sports culture, and lively city life. Do you guys have any suggestions for other schools that give …
Hey, guys! I heard somewhere that high school students can enroll in community college classes without paying. Is that true? I'm trying to get some extra credits and maybe learn something new that my …
Hey everyone, just curious how much weight do honors classes hold in the admissions process? Like, will taking a bunch of them give me a significant edge because I'm aiming for some competitive school …
Okay, so I'm part of the student council this year, and we're brainstorming some cool ideas for class bonding. We want to make sure that whatever we plan is inclusive and fun for everyone. Does anyone …
Feeling a bit anxious here, I’ve got a question for you all. I'm a junior and I’ve taken a couple AP classes so far, thinking about my senior year schedule now. What’s the 'ideal' number of AP classes …
Hey guys, I've been looking at taking some AP classes online and was wondering if anyone has experience with that? Like, what are the advantages and disadvantages over traditional classroom AP courses …
Hey guys, quick question. I took some high school-level classes in middle school, like Algebra and a foreign language. Do these count towards my high school GPA for college admissions?
Alright, so I’m a sophomore and I'm wondering if I should be hitting the books for the PSAT already, or is it too early? I want to do well, but I'm not sure if it's crucial to start studying just yet. …
I'm juggling my course load right now and wondering how critical foreign language classes are for college apps. Do most colleges require them, and if so, how many years should I aim to take?
I'm torn between different electives for next semester and I'm considering journalism. Do colleges see journalism high school classes as a valuable experience? I'm looking to major in political scienc …
Hey everyone, I’m a junior and I'm thinking about using my summer to get ahead. I have the option to take a Chemistry Honors class over the summer. Do you think colleges would like seeing that I've ta …
I've got an elective spot open next semester and I'm considering music appreciation. Before I commit, I wanted to ask: what do you actually do in a music appreciation class, and is it something colleg …
So, I know transcripts are pretty important, but do all colleges require them? Like, is there any scenario where my high school transcript isn't necessary for the application? My grades are fine, but …
I’m looking to round out my extracurriculars and I've always been kinda interested in photography and design. I was thinking about taking the yearbook class at my school. Does anyone know if colleges …
Hey all! I'm polishing my extracurriculars and was pondering if there's a need to create a resume for my college application. Is this a common requirement or just for certain programs?
I'm a junior looking into pre-med tracks and wondering if taking nursing classes at my high school will make my application look more focused? Does anyone know if admissions committees for colleges wi …