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Hi folks, I've been attending an online high school due to personal circumstances since my sophomore year. Do you think this will affect how colleges perceive my education and application, considering …

Hey everyone, as I'm gearing up to apply to colleges soon, I'm getting together my resume. I know it's not quite the same thing as a job resume, so could anyone give me a breakdown of how a college re …

Hey, I'm thinking of joining the Running Start program to earn some college credits while in high school. Does anyone know if this is looked upon favorably by admissions committees? Will it potentiall …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been stressing out about whether or not I should apply early decision to one of my top colleges. How do you guys figure out which school to apply ED to? What factors …

Hey everyone, I've been checking out The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), and I really like the campus size and the academic atmosphere they have. Can anyone suggest colleges that have a similar feel? I' …

Hello everyone! I wanted to know if it's possible to graduate at the end of junior year instead of senior year? What would be the necessary steps and requirements to achieve this? Would this negativel …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school and extremely interested in applying to Columbia University. Does Columbia offer an early decision application round? If so, what are the major deadl …

As I'm planning my junior year schedule, I've found myself stuck between choosing the AP Capstone program or the full IB Diploma. Does anyone know if colleges have a preference? Is one more respected …

I've always heard that junior year is the hardest year in high school. Is that true? What challenges can I expect, and how can I prepare myself for them?

Hello! I was wondering if you could provide me with a list of schools that offer an Early Decision 2 (ED2) option. I'm considering applying to some of these schools and would like to know more about t …

Alright, I am planning out my senior year schedule and I'm super conflicted. Should I go all out and take the max amount of APs and honors, or is it better to mix in some electives or perhaps a study …

So I've visited UT Austin and fell in love with the campus energy and the strong engineering programs. But I'm trying to keep my options open and look beyond Texas. What are some colleges out there wi …

As I'm approaching my final year of high school, I'd love to make the most out of the summer before my senior year. Any suggestions on what activities or experiences are most beneficial for college ap …

Hi friends! NYU's urban campus is super appealing to me because I love the idea of being in the heart of a city. I'm wondering if there are other colleges with a similar setup where the city is your c …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior planning my college list and I've heard that liberal arts colleges can also provide strong science programs, but I'm not sure how true that is. Can someone shed some light o …

Okay, I'm planning out my testing schedule and I'm torn – should I focus on the SAT, ACT, or both? Do colleges these days lean towards one over the other, or is it all the same to them?

Im super motivated by Stanfords entrepreneurial spirit and the crazy success of its alum in Silicon Valley. That being said, my stats arent quite in the stanford bubble. So, what other schools should …

Hey, I have a hypothetical question. If someone applies early decision to a college and gets accepted, but later realizes they can't afford it or have a change of heart, is there any way to break the …

TCU has caught my attention with its school spirit and strong community, but I'm looking to expand my horizons. Are there colleges in other parts of the country that offer a similar engaging atmospher …

So I visited Temple and really loved the urban campus and the plethora of opportunities in the city. I want to find out if there're more schools out there with a similar setting, preferably in differe …