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Can anyone tell me what the average high school GPA is in Illinois? I'm trying to gauge how I compare to other students in my state, and I think that info would be really helpful. Plus, it might give …
So I'm a bit behind and want to start my applications ASAP. When does the Common App officially open for fall 2023 applicants?
So I stumbled upon some free high school courses online and I’m wondering if they’re worthwhile. They’re not for credit or anything, but could taking them help beef up my college app or are they just …
I'm a bit stressed about how to list my extracurriculars on the Common App. What are some tips for writing a strong activities section? I want to make sure I present my involvement effectively without …
I have the opportunity to take some college classes at my local community college while still in high school. Which ones would boost my college app? Are there specific subjects that look better than o …
I've heard varying opinions on this, but do colleges actually care about PSAT scores? Or should I not sweat it much and focus more on my SAT prep?
Hey peers, I'm in middle school and aiming to get into honors classes. Any tips on how I can prepare or improve my chances?
I'm a bit concerned: trying to figure out how many extracurriculars should I list on the Common App without looking like I have no focus or, conversely, that I do absolutely nothing with my life. Any …
So I'm thinking about majoring in business, and I've heard that analyzing case studies is a big part of business school. As a high school junior, does it make sense for me to start looking at business …
Okay, so I've had a bit of a problem with attendance this year and I really need to stop skipping class. Any advice on how to motivate myself to go to every class and not fall behind?
I've heard about Plato classes at my school that are used for credit recovery or alternative learning. Do colleges see these classes as rigorous, or should I be wary of taking them if I'm aiming for a …
Okay, so as I'm getting ready to select my classes for next year, I keep hearing about focusing on a 'major' area of study in high school. How does that work and why is it important for college admiss …
I've read up on Northeastern and their co-op program, but what I'm really looking for is personal stories. What do you guys think about the balance between work and play, and is the co-op as beneficia …
Hello peeps, I'm trying to map out my senior year classes and I'm torn between stacking up on APs or honors. Do colleges prefer AP over honors? I've got a decent mix of both but I'm aiming for some se …
Roll Tide! I'm interested in attending the University of Alabama and have a few CLEP exams under my belt. Does anyone here know how the University of Alabama treats CLEP exams for incoming freshmen? L …
Hey fam, with summer around the corner, I'm thinking of taking extra classes to get ahead. How do you even go about finding and enrolling in summer classes for high school credit? Also, for those who’ …
Hey everyone! I'm in the process of narrowing down my college list and I'm realizing that I'm not sure if the schools I'm interested in require 4 years of high school science. Does anyone here know ho …
Is the University of Maryland a part of the Common Application process, or do they have a separate system? Gotta make sure I'm prepped with the right info!
Hello! Junior year electives are calling my name and I’m super into Greek and Roman myths. There's a Mythology class offered at my school, but I'm not sure if it would be seen as 'rigorous' by college …
I'm curious about how important it is to use all 650 words for the Common App essay. Is it better to be succinct if I've said everything I need to, or do colleges expect us to use up all the space pro …