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As I'm picking classes for next semester, what science courses are typically required for high school graduation? I want to make sure I'm on track.
Hey everyone, with my schedule being pretty packed, I was considering taking geometry online next semester. Worried about how it might look to colleges though. Are online high school courses looked do …
Okay, so history is a passion of mine, and I've completed most courses at my current school. I found an online history course that’s pretty interesting. How do colleges view these? Are they seen as ri …
I recently came across the term 'consortium' when exploring colleges, like the New England Consortium of Colleges. Could someone explain to a somewhat stressed junior what exactly this means in the co …
Hey guys! I was talking to a friend about starting our college applications and they mentioned something about a fee for using the Common App. I'm a little worried about costs and all, so I wanted to …
Hey guys! So RIT has caught my attention because of its strength in computer tech and hands-on approach to learning. If I'm interested in technology and practical application, what are the other schoo …
Ugh, just found out I might need to take a remedial class in math to catch up. I'm freaking out a little—will this look bad to colleges, especially if I'm doing well in my other classes?
Okay, so I've heard a bunch of different opinions on this, but I'm looking to see how you all would rank the common high school math classes by difficulty. I'm trying to figure out what to take next y …
Hey guys, I’ve been super intrigued by forensic science since bingeing some crime shows. Do you think taking an online forensic science course in high school is a good move? Not sure if colleges care …
Does anyone here have experience with a high school marketing class? I'm thinking about taking it next year, but I'm curious about what topics you cover and how in-depth it gets into the business side …
This might be looking a bit too far ahead, but do members of the National Honor Society usually get a special cord or something similar for graduation?
I'm really interested in going pre-med when I get to college, and I wanted to start learning now. Are there any good free online medical courses that are high school student-friendly? I'm hoping to ge …
Hey everyone! I've been looking at Western Governors University because of its self-paced online programs. Can anyone suggest other schools that offer a similar model and are also reputable? I'm tryin …
What's up, folks? Quick question from a slightly confused junior: I know the FAFSA is for financial aid, but is it actually necessary to submit it with your college applications? Or is it just if you …
Hey guys, I'm a junior and starting to think about college applications. I’m leaning towards applying for a business major. I'm wondering what high school math courses would be the most relevant and b …
My high school is proposing the addition of life skills courses as a requirement. At first, I was skeptical, but should I be supporting this change? How might these types of courses benefit us as stud …
Sooo, I just got back my PSAT scores and they actually went down from last year. I studied a lot, so I'm kinda stressed now. Has this happened to anyone else? What could be the reason for my scores dr …
I'm in the midst of selecting colleges and Keuka College popped up. Curious to know what attracts students to Keuka—are there specific programs or clubs that are really strong? Looking to gather some …
I've been wondering, is getting an interview request generally a positive sign regarding the status of my application, or do most applicants get interviewed? Looking for some reassurance here.
I've been hearing a lot about charter schools recently and noticed there's quite a bit of controversy around them. Can someone explain what the main arguments for and against charter schools are, and …