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This might sound a bit anxious, but I've been contemplating my course load for senior year. I'm currently planning on taking 3 AP classes, but I'm worried it won't be enough to impress colleges. Is 3 …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I've been thinking about internships during college. I was wondering if it's possible and advisable to get an internship during my sophomore year or if I should …

Hey guys! I'm a freshman looking to make the varsity basketball team this school year. What are some things I should focus on or work on to increase my chances of making the team? Any advice from curr …

Hi! I'll be going to college in a year and a part of me is considering bringing my car when I move. But I've heard mixed opinions about having a car during my freshman year. Can anyone share their exp …

Hello! I'm heading into my senior year and I realized that I haven't really been involved in many extracurriculars throughout high school. Is senior year too late to join clubs or activities and still …

Hey everyone, I'm feeling a bit anxious lately. If I happen to fail a class in my senior year, will I still be able to graduate? Has anyone faced a similar situation or knows what could be done in thi …

Hi all! I'm very interested in research and I'm starting to explore colleges. I was wondering if any of you could tell me what some of the top research universities are, so I can make sure to look int …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I was wondering if applying Early Decision to a college has any impact on merit scholarships. Will my chances for merit-based aid be different if I apply via …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been wondering, is it possible to land an internship after you finish your freshman year of college? If so, do you have any tips on how to make it happen? I know in …

Hello everyone, I am going to start high school soon, and I'm curious about when to take driver's ed. Would taking it during my freshman year be a good idea or should I wait for a later year? I don't …

Hey! So I've played football my whole life but I'm debating whether I should continue playing it in my senior year, as I am not sure how it will impact my academics and college apps. Does anyone have …

Hi there, I'm a bit confused about the grade level and typical ages in high school, especially for a sophomore. How old are students generally in their sophomore year of high school? Thanks!

I've heard that if you get accepted into a college via early decision, you're supposed to withdraw any other pending college applications. How exactly do I go about doing that? Is there a formal proce …

Hi there! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to figure out if applying Early Decision gives you any advantage over Regular Decision applicants. Applying early can be a big commitment, so I wa …

Hey guys, I just started my junior year of high school and am starting to think more about what I want to study in college. I've heard that most people have to declare a major when they apply for coll …

Hey everyone, can someone explain to me how many credits are typically needed to pass the freshman year in college? I realize this might vary depending on the school, but are there any general guideli …

I'm starting to think about my plans for the summer after my junior year, and I want to make sure I'm doing something productive that will look good on my college applications. Do you have any suggest …

Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed right now because I might be getting a D in one of my classes during my senior year. How will this affect my college applications, and what should I do if I actually end u …

Hey everyone! I've seen people use the term 'junior year' but I'm not exactly sure what grade it refers to. Can someone clarify whether junior year is 11th grade or some other grade? Thanks in advance …

Hey guys! So I've been thinking a lot about starting college next year, and I'm both excited and nervous. Can anyone provide some tips on how to prepare for the freshman year of college, such as acade …