Juniors

This is a place to learn how other juniors are talking about college admissions.

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which was is better? having a high gpa with normal/AP/ or honor classes or having an average gpa doing the full IB diploma, AP classes and honor classes?

Hi, I have eight classes (8-9 hours not including lunch) I want to take next year (my senior year), however I can only take seven (six depending on how long one of the classes is) of them… two to four …

Hi! I'm a sophomore that is planning ahead for my junior year, and my school doesn't give lots of guidance pertaining to the ACT/SAT tests. I'm specifically looking into the most efficient ways to stu …

Hello Everyone! I'm choosing my senior year classes tomorrow. All my classes will be the same as this year since I'm an IB student, However, I have one elective and I would like to take an AP class as …

Hi,

Planing for STEM - Computer science

Debating about taking the followingin junior and senior years:

11 - th Grade - AP English, AP statistics, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP US history, …

When should I apply for Fafsa?

Is Khan Academy a good resource for SAT Prep? If not, what are some other suggestions?

I plan to major in Criminal justice or criminology and I'm wondering what high school classes would help me with those majors.

Hey, does anyone know any other websites that offer Free College Essay Review?

I am taking three AP classes right now and I plan to finish high school with about eight or nine (possibly ten) AP courses. I am also taking dual enrollment and honors classes. IB and AP are offered a …

So next year, my senior year, I have to take one more science class and I don't know what to take. I'm trying to increase my GPA so it has to be an AP course, which is ok for me. From those of you who …

To start this off, because of the society we live in, the amount of money you earn through your major/profession is something I have to consider. So I've already had to kick off some of my greatest pa …

My 4.0 dropped recently due to a B I received in my college level physics course (bc of health issues that distracted me sadly). I've taken primarily all APs or college courses, with a few honors cour …

I have various "leadership" positions and am involved in many things in my community and internationally, but I don't have a single thing that makes me stand out.

Do any of you guys have ideas as to h …

Hi, Does colleges look at my weighted GPA ? My high school provides weighted GPA

I'm not sure what college is the best fit for me and it feels very overwhelming with the number of colleges I could potentially apply to. How do I differentiate colleges from one another when they all …

Hello! I'm currently a junior and I'm starting the search for colleges. I'm having trouble finding colleges that are actually within what I can afford, though-- right now I use Naviance, which is what …

When should I start college tours? Nobody at my school has mentioned college tours yet. Has anyone started yet and what are some things you have asked your tour guide?

I'm struggling to find an area or "spike" that fits me personally because I have so many things I enjoy learning about and don't want to abandon one for the other. If anyone can relate, do you mind sh …

Hi! I'm currently a high school junior and I'm having a hard time figuring out if my different extracurriculars and interests will benefit me in the admissions process or not.

For reference, I want to …