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Hey guys, so I've got a pretty tight-knit community here at my high school, where the classes are rigorous but the environment is super supportive. I wanna find colleges with that kind of personal, co …
Hey guys, looking to apply across the border here. Do Canadian colleges generally require SAT scores from US applicants, or is it a different process? Also, would my AP scores make a difference if the …
I’ve been stressing a bit about whether to apply for NHS. I know it’s prestigious and all, but what does being a member actually mean during the college admissions process? Do colleges value this over …
Hey guys, I'm considering attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university. I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the options though. How can I find out which classes are mandatory f …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I love cooking. I'm considering taking a cooking class next year. Do colleges see cooking classes as valuable or more like a fun elective? Can this reflect well on my ap …
Hey friends! I've recently been elected as a class rep and was curious about what specific responsibilities or projects would stand out to a college. Any current class officers willing to share tips f …
Hey everyone, I’m trying to plan out my schedule for senior year and I’m a bit on the fence. I've got a pretty packed list with APs and stuff, but I’m wondering if taking economics is almost like an u …
Hey friends! I'm really into Georgia Tech because of its strong STEM programs, but I'm trying to broaden my list. What are some other tech-focused schools that have a great reputation in engineering a …
Hey folks - starting to do my college search and it's becoming a lot. Just curious, how many colleges these days are not requiring SAT or ACT scores for admissions? Any stats or experiences are apprec …
Yo, just curious here - does taking an oceanography class have any sort of special consideration or cool factor on a college application, especially if I'm thinking about majoring in Environmental Sci …
Hey folks, I'm in my second year of Spanish, and I'm not sure if I should take a third year. Do you guys know how many colleges are out there that require three years of a foreign language? Also, is i …
Roanoke College seems pretty cool and I'm putting together my college list. I'd really appreciate it if someone could shed some light on what Roanoke is particularly known for or any unique opportunit …
Has anyone here taken a welding class in high school? I'm interested in engineering and I'm thinking it could be a unique skill to have, but I'm not sure if it's considered 'academic' enough for colle …
Okay, so I’m planning out my junior year, and I want to take a personal fitness class because I feel it’s important. For those who’ve taken it, did you find it useful and did colleges seem to apprecia …
I'm really into psychology and thinking about majoring in it. Do you think taking psych in high school will give me a good foundation or is it more of a 'for fun' class? Does it make a difference in t …
Feeling kind of overwhelmed with testing. Do you guys know if the ACT is still a big requirement for most colleges, or is it shifting more towards test-optional policies?
Hey everyone! UT Austin seems like such a cool place because of its mix of strong academics, spirited sports culture, and lively city life. Do you guys have any suggestions for other schools that give …
Hey, guys! I heard somewhere that high school students can enroll in community college classes without paying. Is that true? I'm trying to get some extra credits and maybe learn something new that my …
Hey everyone, just curious how much weight do honors classes hold in the admissions process? Like, will taking a bunch of them give me a significant edge because I'm aiming for some competitive school …
Okay, so I'm part of the student council this year, and we're brainstorming some cool ideas for class bonding. We want to make sure that whatever we plan is inclusive and fun for everyone. Does anyone …