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Hi folks, I'm currently a junior, and my school’s English offerings are a bit meh. I’m considering enrolling in an online English course to challenge myself and explore literature more deeply. I'm sli …

So I’ve heard about a lot of schools going test-optional, but are there any colleges these days that have completely dropped the SAT requirement? And if so, do those colleges look more at your GPA or …

There’s a business management class at school that I'm interested in, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Does it help with getting into business programs in college? Or is it something that looks good …

I've received a few awards and honors throughout high school and I'm filling out the honors section in the Common App. Can somebody give me a rundown of what's expected to be reported here? Just wanna …

So, I've been hearing a lot about NHS, but can someone explain exactly why it's considered important for college apps or high school in general? Is it just the prestige or are there other benefits?

So I’ve been part of NHS for a while, and I'm working on my Common App activities section. I’m a bit confused though - where do I put National Honor Society on the Common App? Is it an honor, or is it …

Psychology really interests me and I’ve heard that taking it can look good for college apps. Has anyone taken a good psychology course online that caters to high school students? I'd love to hear how …

Okay so I’m a junior and considering adding a technology class to my schedule next year. Do colleges care about tech classes? I’m not planning on a STEM major, but I want to show that I’m well-rounded …

I'm going through my college search and Belmont Abbey College's name came up a few times. Does anyone know what they're famous for academically or culturally? Any standout majors, clubs, or traditions …

So I love computing and want to take some programming classes offered at my school. But will colleges care about these classes, or are they looking for more APs and honors courses instead? Anyone else …

English isn't my strongest subject, but I really want to improve. Does anyone have suggestions for fun activities for English class in high school that helped you get more involved and maybe even enjo …

Hey guys, I'm planning out my schedule for next year and I'm kind of stressed about which AP classes I should take to impress colleges. Could you share your experience or advice on how to choose AP cl …

I'm trying to decide my electives, and there's a health class that fits into my schedule. I've heard it can be an easy A but I'm worried if it might look like I'm not challenging myself enough. Does t …

Hey all, junior here getting a bit antsy about making my transcript stand out. I heard that taking college classes online can be a plus. Does anyone know how that works or where to start looking? Also …

Hey! I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the standardized testing talk! I'm considering Ithaca College and I can’t find clear info—do they need SAT scores or not? If anyone's applied and knows, please help …

Vassar has caught my eye because of its commitment to liberal arts and an inclusive, tight-knit campus community. I'm ready to delve into a deep college search, so could anyone point me toward more sc …

Could someone break down what’s actually in the PSAT? I know it’s supposed to be like the SAT, but what kind of sections does it have and are they the same difficulty?

Hey peeps, quick question as I map out my testing schedule: do all colleges require an SAT or ACT score, or has test-optional become more of a norm now? I’m trying to figure out if I need to take thes …

Hey guys, I’m trying to figure out if I should be focusing on taking a variety of history classes in my last two years of high school to impress colleges. Do admissions prefer to see that I've studied …

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 …