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As someone interested in engineering, I want to get hands-on experience. Do high schools still have shop classes, and how do colleges view them during admissions?
A bit stressed with AP exams and all, I came across CLEP exams which seem like a plausible way to earn college credit. But I'm not sure if it's the right move. Do colleges really value credits from CL …
Hi friends, I've been dreaming about studying abroad during high school, but it's super expensive. Does anyone know where I can look for scholarships that support high school study abroad programs? An …
As someone who's taken a decent number of honors courses in high school, I'm curious about what honors classes are like in college. How do they compare to high school honors courses in terms of worklo …
Hey everyone, just starting to think about the PSAT. I’m kinda anxious about what exactly I should bring with me to the test center. Any advice on what is essential to have during the PSAT, like do I …
I'm a high school junior, totally new to this app and feeling a tad overwhelmed. How exactly do I use the Common App to apply to colleges? Can someone break down the basics for me in a super simple wa …
Hey everyone! I'm currently weighing my extracurricular options and I came across the Science National Honor Society at my school. I'm really into STEM subjects and I'm considering joining. Just not s …
Is it common to feel overwhelmed by taking several AP classes? I'm gearing up for my senior year and debating if I should drop one. How do you guys handle the workload, and what’s a good strategy to d …
I came across Purdue University's online courses available for high school students. Does anyone know the process for enrolling in these? Also, how rigorous are they and would it be a good idea to tak …
So, I'm prepping for a CLEP exam and it's kind of a back-up plan for college credits. Do you guys know how many times someone can take a CLEP exam if, let's say, the first try doesn't pan out as expec …
Hey everyone, I’m a junior starting to plan out my summer and I’ve been considering joining a study abroad program. Do colleges value these experiences? I’m excited about the cultural immersion but I' …
Kinda worried I might not be doing this right... how should I be filling out the activity section of the Common App? There's not a lot of space, and I have a few activities that I really want colleges …
Feeling a bit stressed rn because I'm trying to figure out if what we're learning and doing in high school is setting us up well for the future. Like, are there certain classes or activities that are …
Hey everyone, I'm curious about alternative schools—what are they like, and how do they differ from the traditional high school environment? I'm exploring different options for my educational path and …
Hey all! As a history buff, I planned out my high school history classes across different grades. Just curious if colleges care about when you take certain history classes? Like, does it look bad if I …
I bumped into some online platforms like Coursera that offer courses for high schoolers. Do you think adding a few of these to my schedule would give me an edge in admissions, or should I focus on AP/ …
I keep seeing the term 'dual enrollment' on the Common App, and I'm not 100% about what that actually entails. Does it refer to college classes I took while in high school, or is it something else? Ma …
Feeling a bit stressed as I start to look at applications. Can someone break down the usual components of a university application? Besides the personal statement, what other materials and information …
Does completing high school courses from places like Harvard help improve our college applications, or is it more about the challenge and knowledge gained?
So, Im planning to take a few CLEP exams soon and I've been looking for some solid study guides. Can anyone recommend their favorite study guides for CLEP exams? Are there any you found particularly h …