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Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about the whole honors vs AP classes debate. Could someone explain the main differences between the two, and if possible, which is generally considered more impressive to …
I took the PSAT and am kinda hopeful about National Merit. Just wondering, when do they usually announce the semifinalists? Is there a set month or does it vary each year?
Quick question for y'all - once the PSAT is done and dusted, how exactly do you see your scores online? I've heard it can be a bit confusing, and I want to make sure I don't mess anything up when the …
So, I'm planning out my schedule for next year and can't decide if taking Pre-Calculus is a must. For a student aiming for fairly competitive colleges but not necessarily Ivy League, do I need Pre-Cal …
Kinda stressed junior here - Is taking chemistry actually a must for college admissions? It's really not my best subject and I'm trying to figure out if it'll hurt my chances if I don't take it. Do co …
So I've been debating between taking more college prep classes vs. honors courses. I know honors are generally seen as more rigorous, but I don't want to overwhelm myself. From the perspective of coll …
Okay, so I've heard from pretty much everyone that taking the PSAT NMSQT is a good move, but I'm in the dark about how to actually sign up for it. Could someone who's recently gone through the process …
Hey folks, I'm brainstorming colleges to apply to, and I've heard a lot about Georgetown University. What's the buzz about? What academic programs or opportunities at Georgetown are especially renowne …
I just heard from a friend that some colleges require you to have the meningitis vaccine. Is this true for all colleges or only specific ones? I'm a little worried cause I'm not a big fan of needles.
I've been going back and forth on whether college is the right path for me. Are there careers out there where college isn't necessary, or is a degree a universal requirement nowadays?
Hey guys, just wondering if colleges still require foreign language credits for admission? I've taken Spanish for a couple of years but not sure if I should continue for my junior and senior year. How …
Hey everyone, just curious, but I've heard through the grapevine that you can get scholarships from doing well on the PSAT. How legit is this information? Has anyone here scored a scholarship and can …
I'm in awe of CalArts because of their reputation in animation and the arts. But Yikes, the admission stats are scaring me. Do any of you know of schools that are a tad less elite but still have stron …
Just moved to a new school, and I'm looking to get into honors classes. What's the typical process for getting into these classes in high school? Do I need certain grades or teacher recommendations? A …
I'm trying to plan out my application expenses and was wondering, does it cost money to send out college applications through the Common App? Do all the colleges have the same fee or does it vary?
Math isn't exactly my strong suit, but I'm working on it. For the PSAT, what score range should I target to show competence in math?
Okay, so I'm hearing a lot of different things about SAT requirements for the class of 2024. With everything going test-optional recently, are there any colleges that have announced firm requirements …
Just got my PSAT score (860) and I'm trying to gauge where I stand. Could you guys tell me how this looks from a college admissions point of view? Is this a strong score, or should I be putting extra …
Hey all, I came across New Mexico State University in my college search, and I'm wondering if there's anything specific that they're known for. Is there anything about their academics or campus life t …
I'm in my junior year and seriously considering ASU for their online degree programs since I'll need to study from home. I'm wondering if there are other universities like ASU that offer a variety of …