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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 …

Heyo friends, I'm planning my schedule and I'm interested in environmental issues. Would taking an environmental science class help my college app if I want to major in something related? Or is it see …

Hello fellow juniors, I just got my invite to the National Honor Society! Super excited, but I'm also a bit skeptical. What benefits does NHS membership actually offer when applying to colleges?

Hey everyone, I've taken an interest in a couple of Catholic colleges, but I’m not Catholic myself; does anyone know if these schools require students to take religion classes as part of their degree? …

I’m drawn to Haverford College because of its Honor Code, small class sizes, and dedication to the liberal arts. What are some other colleges that offer a similar community and academic philosophy?

Hey folks, I've been grinding away at math practice but I feel stuck. What are your top tips for leveling up my PSAT math skills? I'm after specific strategies or resources that helped you. Thanks in …

So I've been going to a charter school, and I'm interested in how this might impact my college applications. Are charter schools considered rigorous or innovative by admissions committees, or is it se …

Rising junior here, feeling a bit uncertain about my schedule for next year. I’m wondering, when admissions officers see your transcript, how much more do they value honors classes over the regular on …

Feeling a bit anxious here. I come from a really small high school where the graduating class is probably going to be around 50 students. Does the size of my graduating class matter to colleges? Will …

So, I'm a high school junior with a keen interest in pursuing business in college. I have an option to take business classes at my school like Marketing and Intro to Business. Are these classes really …

Hey guys, quick question as I'm looking to beef up my extracurriculars, especially for National Honor Society. I know community service is a big component, but I'm a bit lost on what counts. Does it h …