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Hey, peeps! Working on my college apps and I need help making my economics class sound impactful in my course descriptions. Any tips on what college admissions might find attractive about an economics …

Hey friends, I'm really aiming to self-study for the Chemistry CLEP exam and I need to find solid practice questions. Can anyone recommend where to find the best practice questions? Maybe a website or …

Hey everyone! I've been thinking a lot about my schedule for next year, and I'm wondering how important it is to go above and beyond the required classes my high school offers. Do colleges prefer appl …

I've been digging into CLEP exams for elective credits, and it's a lot to take in. Can someone explain or point me towards a resource that lists out which colleges accept CLEP exam credits, and for wh …

So I have a bit of an issue, my school counselor recently left and now we have a new one. What's the process for changing my counselor's info on the Common App? I need to make sure my new counselor is …

So I'm thinking about knocking out some gen eds with CLEP exams, but I'm not super familiar with the logistics. Are they proctored? If so, how does that usually work—is it online or do I need to go so …

Just found out someone from another school with a 4.1 GPA got rejected from their dream college. This has me worried. Does anyone know what could affect admissions besides GPA? How can I make sure I s …

I’m a bit stressed about my writing skills and I want to make sure my college essays stand out. Does anyone know of any writing classes or workshops that are specifically helpful for high school stude …

Hey everyone! I've been thinking a lot about how to further challenge myself academically, and the idea of taking college classes while still in high school sounds pretty cool. Has anyone here done th …

Hey guys, I've been aiming for National Honor Society (NHS) since freshman year, but I'm not exactly clear on the GPA requirements. Does it vary by school or is there a universal GPA cutoff? And does …

Hey, has anyone here taken a CLEP exam? I'm considering self-studying for one to get some college credits out of the way, but I'm not sure how difficult the exams are. Can anyone who's taken one share …

Hola amigos! I'm planning to take the Spanish CLEP exam soon. For those who've been through it, how taxing was it? Any study tips or insight into the types of questions asked would be super helpful!

Hello peeps, just a little stressed here thinking about standardized tests. Do online colleges generally ask for SAT scores? Or are they more lenient given the flexibility of their programs?

I’ve read a lot about needing letters of recommendation for college stuff, but are they actually required? Like, do every single college ask for them or some just consider it a plus?

Hey everyone, I've been hearing a lot about CLEP exams and how they can be used to earn college credit before even stepping foot on campus. Could someone explain to me how CLEP exams are viewed in the …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior looking at colleges, and I recently got a 34 on the ACT. Do you think this score is competitive for Ivy League schools, or should I consider retaking it? I know these school …

Okay, so I have an interview lined up and I know I should present myself well, but I'm not exactly clear on what to bring with me. Do I need a resume or anything like that, or just show up and talk? W …

I'm starting to prepare for CLEP exams, and I'm lost trying to find a testing center close to me. Does anyone know a handy way to locate the nearest place I can take these exams? Maybe some tips on th …

Hey folks! So, I'm a bit overwhelmed with the college application process and trying to plan my time wisely. Does anyone know exactly how many essays are required for the Common App, including supplem …

Hello! I'm doing some research on colleges I might be interested in, and I've come across Colorado Mesa University. Can anyone share what this university is uniquely known for, especially any special …