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Hey everyone! I'm a freshman and got invited to join National Junior Honor Society. I'm not sure how big of a deal it is. Could someone explain how NJHS might impact my high school experience and futu …
I've been finalizing my list of tasks for college apps and stumbled upon the 'optional report' in the Common App. Is it truly optional, or is it one of those 'optional but not really' parts of the app …
Hey guys, I've been putting together my college list and it’s getting pretty long. I heard somewhere that there might be a cap on the number of schools you can apply to through the Common App. Is it t …
Hi all, I’m currently filling out the honors section on the Common App and I'm unsure about which ones I should include. Should I prioritize academic awards or could I also mention athletic accolades …
Hey everyone! So, I'm planning to self-study German and found an online course that could give me high school credit. Do universities see online language classes differently than those at a traditiona …
Junior here wondering what Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes I should consider. Are there specific CTE classes that colleges find impressive or particularly valuable, or do they just view a …
Looking at some summer courses offered by UT for high schoolers. Will these be looked upon favorably by admissions officers, or are they seen as just another class?
Trying to plan some summer activities and I need to know when schools in NYC generally wrap up for the year. Anybody know when the last day of classes typically is?
Hey guys! I'm really fascinated by marine biology and noticed my high school offers a course on it. I'm considering a biology major – would this course be looked upon favorably by admissions, or shoul …
I've got space for an elective and I'm thinking of taking a weightlifting class to stay active. Do you think this sort of class adds anything to a college application, or should I focus on more academ …
So, yeah, I know Excel is powerful, and I'm pretty decent at it. I want to set up my own GPA calculator in Excel to track my progress towards college. Has anyone got a template or formula I could use …
Just curious, do any high schools out there offer a sort of 'major' in a particular area of study, kind of like what colleges offer? How common is this and would it be beneficial for the college appli …
Bonjour, has anyone taken the French CLEP exam? I’ve been learning French for a bit and I want to test out of the language requirement in college. Just curious about how intense the prep for this need …
I've crafted a pretty solid resume but I'm uncertain whether I should upload it to the Common App. Do you think it would add value or is it redundant considering the Activities section that's already …
Im particularly interested in UCF, and Im looking to use CLEP exams to get ahead. Does UCF accept all CLEP exam scores, or are there certain ones I should focus on? Any advice would be mega helpful!
Okay, so junior here planning ahead! I'm really interested in fashion and considering applying to the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). I have been working on my own clothing line, but it's reall …
So, I'm trying to plan out my senior year schedule and I’m not sure how much time I’ll need to dedicate to filling out the Common App. Can anyone who's been through it advise on how long it typically …
Hi guys, I'm planning to take a couple of CLEP exams soon and I'm kinda on a budget. Does anyone know of any reliable, free study materials or resources for prepping for these exams? I'd really like t …
On the Common App, I'm not sure whether to list economics as a math or social science subject. Does anyone know where it's typically categorized?
Does anyone have intel on how to find out where I can take the PSAT? Is it only at high schools, or are there other official sites?