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Calling all seniors or knowledgeable juniors, I need advice! Trying to draft my schedule for next year. What Honors classes are considered most beneficial for someone planning to apply to top colleges …

Hey fellow stress-mates, I noticed in my Common App portal it says 'downloaded by college' next to my apps. Is that a good sign, or does it just mean they have my application on file and nothing more? …

I’m trying to plan out my study schedule and decide which CLEP exams to take. Does anyone have a list of all the CLEP exam subjects or know where I can find one?

Hey friends, I’ve been basically living on this forum recently, and I’ve seen a lot of talk about 'likely letters' from Ivies. Is this a common practice across all Ivy League schools, and what kind of …

Hey everyone, I've been thinking about taking some CLEP exams to potentially get college credit and ease my course load in the future. But I'm curious, how do colleges view CLEP exams in the admission …

I've heard older students mention they took college classes while in high school. How does that work exactly? Do I need to be part of a special program or can anyone sign up? Also, how do these course …

Hey folks, I’m starting to get ready for college applications and wondering what the deal is with the SAT/ACT. Are there a lot of colleges that don’t require the SAT or ACT anymore? Just trying to fig …

Junior year is coming up, and I’m considering taking a speech class to improve my public speaking skills. Do admissions officers take note of courses like these? Could this help my application stand o …

I'm considering doing an independent study next semester because I'm really into this one subject area that my school doesn't offer a class in. What should I know before I pitch this idea to my counse …

Yo, so I'm in the science club at school and I'm super into forensic science. Has anyone tried doing case studies as part of their club activities? Could this be something cool to mention in my colleg …

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 …