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Okay, so I've been hearing bits and pieces about Barry University, and I'm curious about what majors or activities they are best known for. Does anyone have specifics or anecdotes about Barry?

So, I just got my PSAT score back and it's got me wondering… does this score truly reflect how I'm likely to do on the SAT? Or should I take it with a grain of salt? How have others' experiences been …

Quick question – my school does these fun themed days every now and then, like 'Dress like a Celebrity' or 'Dress like a snowman.' Could I talk about my participation in these events on my college app …

As I'm trying to build a list of colleges to apply to, I know pre-med support is crucial for my future goals. I'm interested in the support system University of Miami has for pre-med students, but I'd …

I've been told that national recognition can make a difference in the college admissions game. Does NHS count as this sort of recognition?

I'm trying to flesh out my college list and I'm considering the California State University system. Though I've done some research, I'm curious about what aspects or programs across the CSU campuses a …

Quick question, I'm trying to plan ahead and I need to know: your junior year PSAT score is the one that qualifies you for National Merit, right? Or should I be prepping more seriously as a sophomore …

Hey guys, I'm an international student from the UK planning to apply to colleges in the US, and I'm a bit worried about how my academic qualifications will be translated. I have a second-class honors …

Hey everyone, I've been looking into Wellesley College, and I'm curious about what aspects make it stand out from other liberal arts colleges. Is it known for specific programs or a particular campus …

Hello all! I'm super interested in becoming a vet and I'm trying to get a handle on what vet school is actually like. Could anyone share their experiences or what they've heard about the journey throu …

Feeling a bit rushed with all the application stuff I have going on... Can someone tell me if UIUC (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) uses the Common App? I'm hoping I can use my existing ap …

Hey guys, I've heard a lot about the PSAT and that it can be important for scholarships and stuff, but can someone break down exactly what the benefits are? Is it just for National Merit or are there …

Does anyone else feel like they need a tutorial for entering courses and grades in the Common App? What's the proper way to list them, and do I include courses I am currently taking? Struggling with t …

I just got my report card and saw that I landed an A- in my AP Calc class. It's my first honors math class, and I'm proud of pulling through, but now I'm slightly worried about how this will affect my …

Okay, this might be a silly question, but I'm working on my college list and noticed that UCLA is not on the Common App. Is this true for all the UC schools, or just UCLA? How do you manage the additi …

I'm really keen on the whole vibe at the University of Michigan—awesome sports, strong engineering and business programs, and a bustling college town. Problem is, it's super competitive. What are some …

A bit stressed here, folks. I've taken the SAT a couple of times and I wanna know, do colleges require all the scores from every time I've taken it? Or can I just send my best score? I have one test t …

Can someone explain how to get into honors classes for my senior year? My school hasn't been super clear about the process and I want to make sure I do it right to strengthen my college applications.

Hi guys, I'm a sophomore who just took the PSAT and I'm kind of curious (or maybe a little stressed) – does my PSAT score even matter at this point? Will colleges look at it, or is it purely for my ow …

Hi peers, I need a bit of advice. Currently, I'm debating whether to drop some honors classes for next year to focus on extracurriculars and reduce stress. Will eliminating honors classes from my juni …