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Hi everyone! I'm kinda worried about my grades. If I have a 'D' grade in one of my high school courses, will colleges still accept me? Are there any colleges that are more lenient about it?
I'm thinking about taking AP Physics next year but I haven't taken a physics course before. Is this common or do most students usually take regular physics before diving into the AP version? Would it …
Hi, everyone! I'm looking to get more involved in community service, but I'm not exactly sure where to start. How can I find local community service organizations or opportunities to volunteer at? Any …
Has anyone here been accepted to MIT and wouldn't mind sharing their college essays? I'm trying to get a feel for what a successful MIT essay looks like, especially with regard to the tone and level o …
So, I'm filling out my Common App and I came across the 'Date of Entry' section. I'm not exactly sure what they mean by this. Is it the date I started high school or something else? A little guidance …
Hey all, I'm a bit confused about how the 4.0 GPA scale works and how my letter grades convert to it. Can anyone help explain what an A- equates to on a 4.0 scale?
Hi everyone! I'm looking into potentially joining an athletic team in college, but I want to focus more on academics while still participating in sports. How do the NCAA Division 3 colleges compare to …
I'm considering taking multivariable calculus as a high school student, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. What are the pros and cons? Has anyone here taken it before and can share their experience? T …
Hey, I've been getting stuff from NSHSS lately, and I'm wondering whether it's actually legitimate for college applications. Would joining be beneficial in any way?
I've got to take the PARCC assessment test soon. Could someone explain what it's like and provide some tips on how to study for it?
I'm thinking about applying for financial aid and heard about IDOC schools. Can someone help me understand exactly what an IDOC school is and what I need to do when applying to one?
Hey everyone! I'm considering majoring in something related to law when I get to college, but I'm not quite sure what my options are. Can anyone provide me with a list of law majors or point me in the …
Hey! I'm really interested in gaining some real-world experience through internships during high school. Anyone have examples of internships you've done while in high school? Extra points for internsh …
I've seen these terms used a lot on this subreddit, but I don't really understand the difference between meet full need and meets need colleges. Can someone please explain it to me? Thank you!
Hey, guys! I'm considering taking Algebra 2 over the summer to get ahead and free up a spot in my schedule next year. What are some good online or in-person options for this? Has anyone done this befo …
Hey everyone, I'm applying to George Mason University and I wanted to know if there are any supplemental essays required for their application? Having a hard time finding solid information, thanks in …
Does anyone have experience with need-based financial aid at various schools? I'm curious if some colleges might be more generous than others. Would love to hear your stories and advice on this!
Hi there! I'm taking AP Gov this year and I want to score a 5 on the exam. Do any of you have tips on how to study for it? What resources (textbooks, study guides, websites) did you find most helpful …
I've been selected for the NYLF Business Innovation program, but I'm unsure if it's actually legit. Has anyone here attended it? What was your experience like? Is it worth the time and money? Any pros …
I came across the term 'candidate withdrew' when looking into college admissions. Can someone explain to me what this means in the context of college applications? Is it a bad thing? Really curious, t …