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So I finally got my SAT scores back, and I'm kind of lost with the Common App. Can someone guide me through where and how I'm supposed to add my SAT scores to the application? Is it under the Testing …
Hi folks! Quick question: how do colleges view participation in the National Honor Society? Is it seen as a significant level of recognition or is it just like any other club on your application?
This might sound like a no-brainer question, but what's the true purpose behind the Common App essay? I want to make sure my essay is aligned with what admissions officers are looking for.
I need to tackle calculus before senior year but my school doesn't offer it. Has anyone successfully completed an online calculus class that counted for high school credit? How do you ensure the onlin …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to get a feel for what different universities prioritize in terms of academic strengths and how that might impact their admissions decisions. For instance, does anyone have in …
Hey everyone! I’ve been seeing a lot of chatter about 'likely letters' popping up and I’m a little confused. Can someone explain what a likely letter is and how it differs from a regular admission let …
This might come off as paranoid, but does the Common App have a system to check for plagiarism in essays? I've written all original content, of course, but just curious how they manage to ensure every …
Okay, so when sending SAT scores through the Common App, do I report my highest single test date composite score or can I mix and match section scores from different dates?
So, I'm in this elective that is not what I expected it to be. Is it possible to drop a class mid-semester without it looking bad on my transcript? How do colleges view this if I have a valid reason f …
Hey everyone, just wondering if you could shed some light on whether taking a college-level science class at my high school is seen the same as taking one at a community college for credit? Does one l …
Hey guys, quick question about summer courses. I took a couple of classes over the summer to get ahead, and now I'm kind of lost about how to properly report these on the Common App. Should these be l …
I'm super interested in a career in nursing and was wondering what classes I should be focusing on during my remaining high school years. Are there specific science or math courses that would give me …
I've been researching and can't seem to find a straight answer, so here goes: which colleges are known to conduct interviews as part of their admissions process, and how significant are these intervie …
Feeling a bit stressed... I didn’t do too well in a couple of classes last year and it’s dragging my GPA down. Should I consider retaking these classes if my school allows it? Would it look bad to col …
As I'm organizing my college list, it's grown quite a bit. So for efficiency, I'd love to know – does Pitt use the Common App or do they have their own application process?
Hi all, junior here who's super interested in computer science. I’ve coded a little on my own, but I want to start taking formal coding classes to solidify my skills and build a strong CS foundation b …
Hi folks, I'm about to sign up for the CLEP Spanish exam and I'm wondering how different Level 1 is from Level 2. What should I expect in terms of difficulty and content? If someone could share their …
Hey guys, I'm super into tech and considering taking a computer science class next semester. For those who’ve taken CS courses in high school, do you feel like it benefited you? Did it help with colle …
Hey folks! As a high school junior trying to get ahead, I’ve been looking into taking some CLEP exams. I’ve heard they can be pretty tough though. Does anyone know where I can find some free sample CL …
Hey guys, I'm considering taking the CLEP Math exam to cover some gen-ed requirements ahead of time but I'm doing it all on my own. Any tips on self-studying for this? How difficult did you find it an …