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So I keep coming across the term 'commuter college' when looking at schools and I'm not quite sure what that means. How does attending a commuter college differ from other college experiences? If any …
Hey, does anyone know where I can find a reliable free SAT diagnostic test? I want to get a baseline score to figure out how much I need to study. Links or tips would be really helpful. Thanks in adva …
So I'm planning out my junior year and, honestly, I want to nail the SAT/ACT. Any advice on creating a long-term study guide or schedule that won't drive me insane? How do you balance this with school …
I'm a junior in high school and theatre is my passion. I've been looking into HBCUs for college, and I'm curious if any of you have recommendations for HBCUs with strong theatre programs. I'm hoping t …
Hey everyone, aiming high here and wondering if anyone has tips on how to make the most out of SAT practice guides. I’m targeting that perfect score and could use some advice on strategies that work—h …
Junior year is hitting hard and I'm trying to plan out my courses for next year. I’ve got the option to take some IB classes at either Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL). Do colleges care which …
I'm pretty stressed trying to decide between majoring in economics or business for my undergrad. What are the main differences in coursework and career opportunities? I'm looking for a path that offer …
Hi folks, just submitted my app to Princeton and I’ve been hearing about interviews. Does Princeton try to interview all their applicants or is it more selective? Also, if you do get an interview, wha …
Hey y'all! So I'm really interested in pursuing speech pathology and I've been looking into HBCUs with programs for it. Does anyone know how competitive these programs are compared to others? I love t …
Okay, so I'm stressing a little bit because I don’t have a ton of community service hours logged. Do colleges have an expectation for the amount of community service hours done by high schoolers, or i …
Juggling a lot here with extracurriculars and AP classes, but I really want to do well on the PSAT. Does anyone have any proven study tips or strategies that work well when you're short on time?
Okay, I'm slightly freaking out because I'm behind on my college apps and need some options that are more flexible with deadlines. Can someone tell me if there are any HBCUs with rolling admissions th …
Hi everyone, I'm really interested in Villanova, but finances are a big concern for me. Does anyone know if Villanova offers merit scholarships? If so, what are the qualifications, and how competitive …
Hi all, I'm looking to apply to the University of Maryland and was wondering if there are supplemental essays to write. If so, can someone point me in the right direction to find the prompts?
Is there a strict schedule for SAT test days? I’m trying to plan my transport and everything, so I need to know what time I should arrive and when I can expect to leave, including any breaks during th …
Kind of freaking out after taking my AP exams. If I don't do as well as I hoped, should I cancel the scores? Are there benefits to keeping a bad score, or should I just get rid of it?
I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or the ACT, but I'm on a tight budget. Can anyone break down the costs for me? Does one tend to be more expensive than the other, including any additional …
Hey everyone, I've recently been exploring the idea of attending an HBCU for college and I'm wondering what the unique advantages are for different HBCU colleges. How do their cultures, academic progr …
Quick question! My school does class rankings by deciles, and I'm in the second decile. Should I report this on my apps or just leave it out? Does it make a huge difference in how admissions view my a …
So I'm working on my FAFSA and I want to apply to more than 10 schools. What's the best approach to listing them? I hear FAFSA is first come first serve, should I be worried about the order I list?