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Money's tight and I heard you might be able to get a fee waiver for college apps. Does anyone know how you can get an application fee waived on the Common App? Is it a complicated process?

Hi folks! I'm a junior and I've heard a lot about taking college classes during high school. Can someone explain the advantages of this? How does it affect college admissions and is it looked upon fav …

Yo people, quick question regarding language requirements—are there a lot of colleges out there that specifically require us to have taken 3 years of Spanish, or is that just a myth?

Sophomore year is in full swing and I know the PSAT is creeping around the corner. What kind of scores should a sophomore aim for on the PSAT to be on track for junior year? Any strategies for studyin …

Hey everyone, I'm kinda stressed about how to stand out in the college admissions process. I hear a lot about the importance of extracurriculars, but I'm not sure which ones would look the best on my …

I've got my eyes set on the University of Washington because of its strong international studies program and research opportunities. Looking for backup options, so can anyone suggest some schools that …

Hey everyone, I'm kinda confused about the Common App section where I need to report college courses I've taken. How exactly do I enter this info, and what’s the proper way to categorize dual enrollme …

I'm planning out my schedule for senior year, and I'm curious about science courses. I've completed the basics – biology, chemistry, physics – but does it make a difference for college if I take advan …

Okay, so high school junior here totally into tech and coding but I'm not entirely sure what I should study after high school to get into the tech industry. Should I focus on computer science, softwar …

I just got the great news that I’ve been accepted to the National Honor Society! Super excited, but also wondering, when do they usually do the induction ceremonies? Is it a set time every year, or do …

Feeling a tad anxious here—I'm curious if there's a standard GPA that students need to graduate high school. Is there a universal requirement, or does it vary? And if it changes, what's the usual base …

Hi guys, I'm just wondering, are honors classes considered much harder than standard classes in the eyes of admissions officers? I am trying to gauge whether it's worth the extra effort and potential …

I'm in a bit of a pickle because I didn't do as well as I wanted on the PSAT. Now I’m worried – is my PSAT score going to appear on my high school transcript, or is it separate and only for personal k …

Hey everyone, I’m kinda in a pickle here. Just got my PSAT scores back and I’m sitting at a 1260. I'm wondering, is that considered a good score in terms of college admissions standards, or should I b …

Some friends at other schools have mentioned that their GPAs get a boost from A+ grades, but I'm not sure if my high school does that. How can I find out if my high school's GPA calculator includes A+ …

So, I’ve found some online classes outside of my regular school curriculum that seem really interesting and they offer high school credit. How does the credit transfer work, and do colleges view these …

Hi pals, I'm currently a junior and planning out my senior year classes. To make my transcript look solid, are there any specific history courses that are a must-have? I've heard that US History is im …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to plan my language studies and wondering if taking Spanish 3 is considered an honors level class or if that's only for higher levels?

Hey, peeps! Working on my college apps and I need help making my economics class sound impactful in my course descriptions. Any tips on what college admissions might find attractive about an economics …

Hey friends, I'm really aiming to self-study for the Chemistry CLEP exam and I need to find solid practice questions. Can anyone recommend where to find the best practice questions? Maybe a website or …