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I've reached a point where I need to plan my remaining high school courses. Has anyone used an online planner to figure this out, and does it help with organizing credits and prerequisites?
Hi all, I've been invited to join the National Junior Honor Society and I'm kind of intrigued. Could someone fill me in on what you actually do as a member? I'm all for community service, but I want t …
Hey folks, I'm a junior and have a growing interest in architecture as a potential college major. I'm earnestly looking for advice on which classes I should definitely have under my belt before applyi …
Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about the LOR process on the Common App. How do I add my letters of recommendation to my application? I have teachers who are willing to write them, but I'm not exactly su …
Alright, so I've heard a lot about the National Honor Society at school, but I’m still not 100% clear on what the actual benefits are. Does it significantly boost your college app, or is it more about …
I'm currently planning my schedule for next year and was thinking about taking some computer classes, since I want to major in something tech-related. Do colleges value computer classes? Will taking t …
I'm digging the vibrant campus life and the emphasis on undergrad research at UMiami. Are there other schools out there that offer a similar blend of active social scene and academic opportunities, es …
Hey guys, I've been really curious about studying abroad, specifically in Spain. Does anyone know how high school study abroad programs work? Also, what do I need to prepare for it, both academically …
Hey peers, just a bit confused about choosing the right challenge to talk about in my college essay. I know overcoming obstacles is a common theme, but what types of challenges have you seen or used t …
Hey guys! I'm staring down the barrel of my senior year schedule and I'm debating whether to add an Entrepreneurship class. I'm thinking of business as a potential major and I'm curious—does taking th …
I'm really interested in forensic science. Are there high school classes available in this subject, and will colleges view them as rigorous courses when considering my application?
I found a law education class in my high school's course catalog. If I'm considering going pre-law in college, would taking this class now be beneficial at all?
Trying to figure out how CLEP exams are graded and what's a good score? I know they're scored on a scale, but what's a passing score that colleges will actually give credit for? Would be super helpful …
Hello folks, I hear Duke University mentioned a lot, especially in basketball, lol. But academically, which departments or majors are considered top-notch or extremely competitive at Duke?
Hey folks! I wanna take a few CLEP exams but I’m clueless about where to find testing sites near me. Does anyone have tips on how to find nearby locations that offer these exams? If you’ve done this b …
So I didn’t do as hot as I hoped on my first attempt at a CLEP exam. I need to know if it’s possible to retake it, and if so, how soon can I do it? Also, would the retake policy affect my college appl …
Just curious, how much of a difference do AP classes make on your high school GPA? I've taken a few but I'm not sure if they're really giving me the boost I need. Can someone explain how AP classes ar …
Is there anyone who has tips on how to describe a sport in the activities section of the Common App? I played varsity soccer, but I’m not sure what to focus on and how to really show its importance in …
So, I’m curious about study skills classes offered in high school. Do you think they're actually worth taking? I want to improve my study habits and grades, but I don't want to waste a class period if …
I've heard there's a CLEP exam for speech, and since public speaking isn't my strongest suit, I was thinking it could be a way to get the credits without the stress of a live audience. Has anyone done …