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I'm digging into various colleges and Butler University caught my eye. I've heard bits and pieces about their programs, but can anyone share insights on what academic strengths or specific majors Butl …
Hey guys, just wondering if anybody knows exactly when one should take the PSAT if aiming for the National Merit Scholarship. Is it junior year, or should we be doing something sophomore year too?
Hey folks, I'm a bit worried here. I'm considering taking a CLEP exam to get some college credits out of the way. My question is, if I don't do well and fail, will colleges see this? Also, how does fa …
So, I was checking out my class options and saw some that were labeled as 'UC-approved honors'. I'm not in California, but I was wondering, do these classes have extra weight or look better on my appl …
I hear a lot about 'less is more,' but when it comes to the college essay, I'm not sure. Is it better to use up all 650 words to fully express my story, or should I aim for brevity and stick to a shor …
I've got some state-level athletic awards I want to include in my app but can't seem to find the Awards section on the Common App. Can someone tell me where to input this info? Or is it supposed to go …
Junior here trying to plan out my senior year. My high school offers an engineering class and I'm thinking of majoring in engineering. Is it worth taking this class, or should I focus on more traditio …
Hey everyone, just got an interview email from one of my top schools and I'm kind of freaking out. Not really sure how to strike the right tone in my response. Any tips or templates you guys could rec …
Okay, let's talk money. I know we have to fill out whether we're seeking need-based financial aid on the Common App. I'm in need, but I’m worried that saying 'yes' might affect my chances of admission …
Okay, so my school offers different class levels (regular, honors, AP/IB). How much does this actually matter in college apps? I'm trying to balance my GPA with a rigorous schedule that doesn’t comple …
Okay, so I'm seriously considering a career in law and I want to know what classes I should take during the rest of my high school years to really prepare for undergrad pre-law tracks. Any suggestions …
With all these changes to test-optional policies, I'm wondering—is the SAT still a must for a majority of colleges, or has the landscape really changed? How should I take these changes into account wh …
I'm currently looking into my college options and wondering, are there colleges that don't require freshmen to live on campus? I'd be more comfortable commuting from home if possible.
This might be early, but I'm trying to get a headstart on college research, and the University of Nebraska has popped up a few times. Could anyone tell me what their strong suits are, both academicall …
I'm in over my head with some of my AP classes and thinking about dropping one. But, I'm worried that it’ll look bad for college admissions. Any advice on this? What kind of impact does dropping an AP …
Hey everyone, I'm thinking ahead about my intended major in engineering and wondering how important my high school course selection is. Should I focus on taking as many math and science classes as pos …
Ciao friends! I’m super into languages and I’ve been studying Italian for a while. I’m thinking about doing a study abroad program in Italy during my junior or senior year. Does anyone have insights o …
Yo, I'm in 11th grade rn and thinking about my schedule for next year. There's this class at my school that's all about preparing you for a career, with resume building and interview practice and stuf …
I came across a drafting class offered at my high school and I’m fascinated by architecture. Would taking that class be useful or look good on a college app?
Yo, I'm really into psych and want to add more strength to my schedule. Has anyone taken or know of any solid online psychology courses that are respected and could give me a good foundation before co …