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Can sign language count as a foreign language in college admissions?

I've been taking sign language classes throughout high school. Just wondering, do most colleges accept sign language as a foreign language credit? I'm hoping it won’t be an issue during the admissions …

a year ago

Legitimacy of online high school diplomas for college admissions?

I'm a student with an online high school diploma, and I'm a bit anxious that it might not be recognized by colleges. Do most universities accept these online high school diplomas, or should I prepare …

a year ago

Do dual enrollment credits typically get accepted by colleges?

Hey everyone, I just started taking dual enrollment classes at my high school. I was wondering if most colleges will recognize and accept those credits? I'd hate for all of this hard work to go unackn …

a year ago

Is dual credit widely accepted?

I've taken a bunch of dual credit courses in high school, I'm curious if these credits are generally accepted by most colleges? I hope someone could shed some light on this!

a year ago

Acceptance of CLEP credits

Has anyone here used the CLEP program? Do most colleges consider the credits gained through CLEP exams? I'm planning to take a few and want to be sure it'll be worth the effort.

a year ago

ASL as a Foreign Language

I've taken ASL as my foreign language in high school, but I've heard some colleges might not accept it as fulfilling their foreign language requirement. Does anyone know if this is common or rare?

a year ago

AP US History in college applications

Hey everybody! Quick question. I'm currently taking AP US History and I'm wondering if most universities accept this course for college credit? I'd appreciate any insights!

a year ago

Acceptance of AP Human Geography scores

Hey, I've been taking an AP Human Geography class this year and I'm wondering if most colleges accept the AP credits from this course? Would love to hear from those who've had experience with this.

a year ago

ACT Superscore: How many colleges really accept it?

Hello, I'm quite stressed about my upcoming ACT tests. I read somewhere about superscoring and this could really help boost my cumulative score. But do most universities actually accept the ACT supers …

a year ago

ACT Scores: Acceptance By Colleges

Hi there, I'm planning to take the ACT soon. Do most colleges accept ACT scores, or is the SAT favored more widely? Trying to get a sense of where my energies would be best directed.

a year ago

Summer Classes - Yay or Nay?

Okay, so I was talking with a few college students about making the most of their college years... they mentioned summer classes quite a lot. Does the majority of the student population usually take s …

a year ago

Question about College Duration

Hi all, I've been seeing some discussions about the length of time to complete college and I'm a bit confused. Is it true that most college students finish their degree in 5 years now, instead of the …

a year ago

Rent Responsibility - Self or Parents?

Hi there! I'm curious, do most college students pay their own rent? Are parental contributions common, or is self-reliance the key?

a year ago

Living on Campus - The Default?

Hey guys! Wondering if the majority of college students do actually live on campus? What's the deal with off-campus living and all?

a year ago

Car ownership in college - Normal?

Quick q: do most college students have their own cars? Or is public transportation and walking more of the norm? Really can't decide if I need to bring my old beater to campus.

a year ago

Prospects of graduating in 4 years?

Hey peeps, so I've been thinking over, do most college students actually graduate on schedule, as in 4 years? What are the stats or personal experiences on this?

a year ago

College graduation

Stressed junior here, do the vast majority of college students graduate in 4 years, or is it quite common to take longer? I'm trying to plan ahead, so any input would be appreciated!

a year ago

Summer break activities

Do the majority of college students go home for the summer or stay on campus/in town? Asking as I'm not sure what I'd prefer.

a year ago

College breaks: Thanksgiving

Coming from a homebody, wondering if most students go home for Thanksgiving or do they usually stay on campus? How does this usually play out?

a year ago

Work-life balance for college students

I've always been someone who likes to keep busy and I'm contemplating about work while in college. Do most college students have part-time jobs or is it really uncommon?

a year ago
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