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Does anybody know Harvard University's high school course requirements?

I'm hoping to apply to Harvard in the near future, but I want to make sure I'm taking the right classes in high school to fulfill their requirements. Does anyone have any info on the high school cours …

2 years ago

Looking for Ohio State's SAT code

Hey guys, I'm in the process of sending my SAT scores to colleges, and I need Ohio State's SAT code. Does anyone know where I can find it? Appreciate any help!

2 years ago

Summer School Options for High School?

Hey, I'm struggling with a few classes this year and I'm considering taking summer school. Is there usually summer school offered for high school students? Can anyone share their experiences with it?

2 years ago

Correlation between ACT score and IQ?

This might sound like a weird question, but is there any correlation between IQ and ACT scores? I'm just curious how these two things might be related, if at all. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Interior Design Career Colleges

Interior design has always been a passion of mine, and I'm looking into colleges that offer strong programs related to this career. What are some top interior design colleges that I should consider ap …

2 years ago

How many extracurriculars should I do for college?

Hi everyone! I'm a little bit stressed about my college applications and which extracurricular activities to do. How many extracurriculars should I be doing to be competitive for college admissions? A …

2 years ago

Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA - Which do colleges look at?

I'm a bit confused about whether colleges look at weighted or unweighted GPAs during admissions. I've been taking a ton of AP and honors classes, so my weighted GPA is significantly higher than my unw …

2 years ago

Understanding ACT Score Calculation

Hi all! I just took the ACT and I'm trying to figure out how they calculate the overall ACT score. Is there a formula or something I can follow to get an idea of my composite score before I receive th …

2 years ago

Juniors: How to find full ride scholarships?

Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college. I want to find some full ride scholarships that I might be eligible for. Any advice on where to start looking?

2 years ago

College prep vs regular classes: Which should I take?

Hey y'all, I'm trying to decide between college prep and regular classes for next year. I want to know the pros and cons of each and how they'll look on college applications. Any thoughts on which I s …

2 years ago

Non-controversial argumentative essay topics?

Hello! I'm working on some college application essays and I'm trying to find non-controversial argumentative essay topics. What are some ideas that would be interesting and unique, but also not too di …

2 years ago

Northeastern University: Worth It?

Hey y'all, I've been considering applying to Northeastern University, but I've heard some mixed opinions about it. For those familiar with the school, is it worth applying to and potentially attending …

2 years ago

What are some examples of impressive extracurricular activities and honors?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to find some possible activities and honors to help boost my college applications. Can anyone share examples of unique or impressive extracurricular activitie …

2 years ago

AP World History Test Preparation?

Hey fellow students, so I'm taking AP World History and was wondering if any of you had advice on how to study for the tests. What resources or study methods have you found helpful? Thanks!

2 years ago

Is a 3.81 GPA competitive for college admissions?

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I've been maintaining a 3.81 GPA so far. I'm looking to apply to some competitive colleges (think top 50), and I'm wondering if my GPA will be a strong point …

2 years ago

Help understanding NYITCOM financial aid?

I'm really interested in applying to the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) in the future, but I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by the financial aid process. Ca …

2 years ago

How many times can I retake the ACT?

Hey guys, I just took the ACT and didn't get the score I was aiming for. I know I can retake it, but how many times am I allowed to retake it? Are there any limitations or rules I should be aware of?

2 years ago

ACT writing section - is it required?

Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out if the ACT writing section is necessary for most colleges. Are there specific schools that absolutely require it, or do a majority of them not really care about …

2 years ago

Creative ideas for running for class president?

Hey, so I'm considering running for class president at my school, but I want to come up with some unique and creative ideas for my campaign. Anyone have any suggestions or things that worked for you w …

2 years ago

NAU Scholarships and Financial Aid?

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to Northern Arizona University and I'm wondering about their scholarship opportunities and financial aid. Are there any specific scholarships I should apply for? …

2 years ago
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