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Stressed junior here! I want to take an AP course or two this summer to get ahead. Any tips on which AP courses are the best to take during the summer, and where I can find reputable programs that col …

UMass Amherst is high on my college list, and I want to take some CLEP exams. Does anyone know if UMass Amherst accepts CLEP exams for college credit? If so, which ones are most commonly accepted?

I've heard that the PSAT can qualify you for scholarships, which sounds pretty cool. Can anyone share their experiences or knowledge on how scoring well on the PSAT might lead to scholarship opportuni …

Hey everyone, I've seen that some colleges require freshmen to live on campus for their first year. What are the main reasons behind this policy? Also, are there any advantages or disadvantages to thi …

Hey everyone, I'm looking into ways to earn college credit before I even get there and stumbled upon CLEP exams. Does anyone know how Arizona State University handles CLEP credits? Are they generally …

Hey folks! I'm in the prep stage for the CLEP Macroeconomics exam and a bit unsure on how to start. Does anyone have any good study tips or resources that would help me nail this exam? Also, if you've …

Guys, I’m a little worried about the transition from high school to college academics. What study habits should I be developing now to make sure I can handle the tougher college coursework?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and a gymnast looking to continue my athletic career in college. I really want to attend an HBCU, but I'm not sure which ones have gymnastics teams. Could anyone tell me if …

I've got a ton of interest in subjects that fall under Career and Technical Education (CTE), but I'm a bit worried about how taking CTE courses might look on my college application. Do adcoms see thes …

Hi everyone, I've been reading up on CLEP exams and how they can save time and money on college courses. I'm trying to find out if there are any programs or scholarships that offer CLEP exams for free …

I've got a solid grip on a second language and heard that you can take CLEP exams to prove proficiency. If I ace a CLEP Foreign Language exam, will admissions folks be impressed, or is it not that big …

Alright, so I've been trying to figure out my cumulative GPA for a while now, but I just get lost with all the different scales and stuff. Do I just add up all my yearly GPAs and divide by the number …

Hey friends! So, Florida's kinda like a second home to me, and I'm scoping out colleges there. Anybody got the 411 on which HBCUs in Florida are killing it in terms of campus life or academic reputati …

Is it beneficial to research and refer to specific HBCU names in my college essays or interviews, or is it more about demonstrating my understanding of the HBCU culture as a whole? Just curious about …

I'm currently a junior starting to look at scholarship options and I saw that some HBCUs offer full ride scholarships. Does anyone know where I can find more info on these scholarships? I want to make …

Hello friends, I've heard some colleges are going test-optional these days and I'm curious if this trend has caught on with HBCUs as well. Do you know of any HBCUs that have dropped the SAT requiremen …

Hey everyone! I'm currently polishing up my Common App essay and I had this thought - since each college has a different vibe and what they're looking for in a student might slightly vary, do you thin …

Polite inquiry here: Do all colleges require two years of foreign language in high school for admission? I've taken one year of Spanish but I'm not sure if I should continue or focus on other interest …

I came across a community college in my area offering free classes to high schoolers. Has anyone tried these, and are they worth it for the college application process? I’m curious if they would give …

Okay, so my high school offers this Personal Finance elective, and I’m really interested in it since I plan on majoring in economics. Can anyone tell me if taking this course will make my application …