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Hey peeps, just curious, has anyone stumbled upon any free online classes that could complement what we’re learning in high school? I saw some stuff for adults looking to complete their high school di …
Hey everyone, I'm in the process of gathering my documents for college applications, and I'm not exactly sure what an official high school transcript includes. Can anyone share what details are typica …
Yo, I'm an athlete planning on playing sports in college. Just wondering if anyone knows the advantages of making sure my high school courses are NCAA approved? Does it make a difference in the recrui …
Hi all, I'm a junior right now and I'm pretty set on pursuing mechanical engineering in college. Can someone suggest which high school classes are the most beneficial to take to prepare for this field …
Alright, I've been trying to keep track of my grades but it's getting tricky. What's the best way to figure out my cumulative high school GPA? I want to make sure I'm on track for my college applicati …
I'm curious, would a 3.5 GPA be competitive for most colleges? I know it's not as high as a 4.0, but is it still considered 'good'? I'm thinking of how it stands for admissions and scholarships. Thoug …
Hey everyone, I’m a junior and starting to really consider where I want to apply. Boston University is high on my list, but I honestly have no clue what the atmosphere is like. Can anyone elaborate on …
I know colleges want to see you challenge yourself, but just how many core classes like math, science, English, and social studies are required in high school to not only graduate but to also be compe …
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 …