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Hola amigos, as someone aiming to showcase my language skills, I'm currently enrolled in Spanish 1 and wondering if continuing to Spanish 2 or higher will significantly bolster my college applications …
I'm eyeing engineering programs for college and my high school offers a Principles of Engineering class. Would taking this class be beneficial for my college app, or should I stick to more traditional …
Okay, I'm stressing a bit about the cost of college textbooks and classes. So, I'm looking into CLEP exams to cut down on costs and time. But I’m a bit confused on whether the credits from CLEP exams …
Does anyone know if the National Honor Society is considered an honor for the Common App, or should it be part of the extracurricular section? I've got a few things to list and I want to make sure I'm …
Feeling a little worried as I enter my junior year. My GPA isn't where I want it to be, and I'm wondering if any of you have tips on how to raise it before I start applying to colleges? Any advice wou …
Hello folks, I want to start being smart with money early, and since my school doesn't offer a personal finance class, I'm searching for a solid online course that I can add to my schedule. Any recomm …
As someone interested in majoring in business, I'm already planning to take the standard business courses at my high school. But I'm wondering if going above and beyond with additional business electi …
Alright, so my school offers this class called 'Professional Communication' and I’m wondering if it's beneficial for college apps. I’ve got a pretty packed schedule but I'm considering squeezing this …
I'm trying to be proactive this summer and considering an online precalc course. I feel like it could set me up for success in Calc AB next year. Has anyone done this and if so, did you find it helpfu …
Hi friends, I'm trying to figure out how much taking honors classes will help my GPA. Does anyone know how much of a GPA boost honors classes give compared to regular classes?
Hey y'all, currently filling out the Common App and pondering whether I should put down my race or just tick the 'Prefer not to say' box. Does identifying my race make any difference in the admissions …
Yo, I’m a bit stressed about choosing my classes for senior year. Which subjects are critical to have a well-rounded high school profile that colleges would look for?
Feeling a bit anxious here, does anyone know the process for enrolling in community college classes as a high school student? I’m aiming to get ahead and maybe glean some college credits early but not …
I'm considering taking the French CLEP exam and was wondering if anybody could offer some advice on study methods or materials that worked for them? Ideally looking for a study guide or some practice …
Hey guys, I'm trying to map out my senior year classes and I'm not sure if I should take an art class. Do you know if there are any colleges that require an art credit for admission? I'm into STEM but …
Just finished sophomore year and thinking about junior year already – the supposed 'toughest year'. How do I adapt my study habits for high school to ensure I can maintain a strong GPA while juggling …
I'm currently a junior in high school and really into cosmetology. I'm curious about taking cosmetology classes before I graduate to gain more experience and potentially earn certification. Does anyon …
Just curious how other schools handle this. At my school, we need to take health to graduate. Is this pretty standard everywhere or do some schools not require it?
Hey guys! I'm super fascinated by the whole Hogwarts vibe (thank you, Harry Potter) and I was wondering if there are any boarding schools in England that offer a similar experience. I mean, in terms o …
Hey guys! Applying to Vanderbilt here and stressing a bit. I was wondering, what exactly is a Vanderbilt likely letter? And if they even exist, what does it mean for your admissions odds if you get on …