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Hey everyone! I’ve been scoping out potential colleges and Oklahoma City University caught my eye. Does anyone know what specific programs or features this school is recognized for? I'm trying to get …

Okay, so none of my friends are sure about this - is the TI-30XA calculator one that’s okay to use during the PSAT? I need to confirm this because it’s the only one I have, and I’m not really looking …

Hey everyone! Just got an opportunity to study abroad in France for my senior year. Anyone here who's done something similar? What's the school system like, and what should I expect academically and c …

Totally freaking out – just got a 970 on the PSAT. What does this score even mean? Is it considered decent, below average, or what? I’m really starting to worry about how this reflects on my college r …

Hiya folks! I need some help understanding more about Wheaton College. I've heard some things here and there, but can anyone tell me what departments or majors Wheaton is best known for? Should I cons …

Does anybody know when the breaks are scheduled during the PSAT? I’m trying to figure out how to pace myself and when I'll get a chance to relax and regroup.

Okay so, I've been doing some essay drafts and I'm not sure if I'm on the right track. I know they want to see 'us' in the essay, but what exactly are colleges looking for in our writing? Any specific …

I know I'm a bit ahead of the game here, being in the 8th grade and all, but I'm curious about the PSAT 8/9. What should I be doing right now to prep for it? Does it differ a lot from the normal PSAT/ …

Hey guys, I'm starting to look at colleges and Hartwick College popped up on my radar. I'm wondering if anyone knows what Hartwick is particularly known for academically or culturally. Does it have st …

Junior in HS starting to look at colleges and I'm pretty into politics and government. Franklin and Marshall caught my eye; they seem pretty strong in the liberal arts. Does anyone know how good their …

Hey everyone, I'm just curious if, when you get your PSAT scores back, there are any tools or resources that come with it to help you plan out potential career paths? I feel like I remember hearing so …

Hi friends, doing my college search and stumbled upon Gonzaga University. Could anyone tell me what makes Gonzaga stand out? What are they known for that could sway my decision to apply?

Hey guys, I went to a Montessori school before high school and I really thrived in that self-guided, alternative educational environment. As I'm looking at colleges, I'm curious if there are colleges …

Hey everyone, quick question – when people talk about advanced classes in high school, are they generally referring to honors classes, or is there a difference between 'advanced' and 'honors'? Trying …

So, I'm super interested in Roosevelt University because of their location and social justice mission, but I'm also really focused on my future career. What kinds of internship opportunities or career …

This might be a silly question, but do colleges expect you to have taken a certain number of math courses in high school? I'm in my junior year and have taken the basic classes but haven't gone beyond …

As I narrow down my college list, I'm really interested in Indiana University Bloomington. For any current students or alums, could you share what the university excels in? Are there particular progra …

Hi everyone, I've been looking into Mount St. Mary's University lately and I'm curious about what specific programs or fields they're known for. Are there any particular majors or extracurriculars tha …

I've visited Middlebury and absolutely loved the combo of their environmental programs and the liberal arts. I'm trying to find a few more schools that have similar programs and a similar dedication t …

Juniors Rise Up! I'm in the midst of college research and UT Austin caught my eye. I've seen rankings and stats, but I'm curious about the cool stuff - can anyone share fun facts about UT Austin that …